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Visitations
Babs is resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville with visiting on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Masks and vaccinations are required to attend both visitations and funeral service at the request of family.
Funeral Service
His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from the Church of the Holy Name, Westville with Father Peter MacDonald officiating. Masks and vaccinations are required to attend both visitations and funeral service at the request of family.
Donations
Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the Westville Miners Sports Centre, the Palliative Care or a charity of your choice.
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Bernie Hogan posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Carol, Laurie, Linda, Keith, Nancy and David: my sincerest condolences on your loss. I have a lot of great memories of growing up in the 1970's with your family and the Dorrington's.
Bernie Hogan, Truro NS.
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Sharon Henderson lit a candle
Monday, May 2, 2022
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To Carol and Family, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I can appreciate your loss.
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Phyllis Weaver posted a condolence
Saturday, April 23, 2022
To Carol and Family
My sincere condolences to you and the family
Phyllis Weaver
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Bob posted a condolence
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Laurie, Mary Ann, Ryan and Kristy.
Sincerest condolences from Tracy and Bob Aulie family.
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Jack and Evelyn MacIsaac posted a condolence
Friday, April 22, 2022
Dear Carol and family: Evelyn and I are deeply saddened to learn of Babs recent passing and send along our
Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and all the family. Babs was a fixture in Westville and will be long remembered for his
Contributions to the community in sports .He was a driving force behind the Westville rink project.
Sincerely,
Jack and Evelyn MacIsaac
607-2677 Gladstone St Halifax
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John Bell lit a candle
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Sincerest Sympathy to you and the family during this difficult time.
John Bell & Family
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Doug&Shirley Miller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 21, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss of “babs” we will be thinking of you carol and the family.Such a great friend we had in both of you!May he Rest In Peace… Doug&Shirley Miller
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Bill and AnnetteMason posted a condolence
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Carol, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed many good times with Babs when David and Chris played hockey together.
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Anna Cruickshank posted a condolence
Thursday, April 21, 2022
DEAR, DEAR CAROL: MY LOVE TO YOU AND EACH OF YOUR FAMILY, AT THIS SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES.
BOTH YOU AND BABS WERE ALWAYS VERY KIND TO ME ( AS IF I WERE FAMILY) SINCE OUR 1957 GRADUATION FROM THE ABERDEEN HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING.
TWO RECENT PRECIOUS MEMORIES FOR ME : ATTENDING CHURCH IN WESTVILLE WITH THE TWO OF YOU ON SUNDAYS , WHEN I WAS IN TOWN, AND THE WARM WELCOME EACH OF YOU GAVE ME TO YOUR HOME.
DON'T FORGET THE BIBLICAL VERSES: ...FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON,
A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIE ....
MY LOVE TO YOU, CAROL, AND EACH OF YOUR FAMILY....ANNA CRUICKSHANK.
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kelly mac naughton lit a candle
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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so sorry to hear of babs passing , been thinking of all the laughs and good times at the westville legion, hugs and prayers to all
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MaryAnn uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Thinking of you Carol as you get through this difficult time
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Father Donald Boudreau lit a candle
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Dear Carol and Family, the Henderson and MacNeil Families and Friends - My Heartfelt Expression of Sympathy, Prayers and Kindness with Babs' Death. I have many valued memories among many of you, recalling especially my visit with You Carol and Babs at Your Home a little over a week ago. May Babs Rest in Eternal Peace and May the Peace of Christ be with You! Sincerely, ( Fr. ) Don Boudreau
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Kevin Little posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sorry for your loss. We lost a great Leaf Fan. Unfortunately we are unable to attend because of Covid. Your good friend Kevin (Burf) Little and Cindy Wadden.
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Betty MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Carol and family
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all that knew him. May the certain knowledge that he rests now in the arms of his Saviour bring you peace at this very difficult time
Betty MacDonald
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Marta Chenell posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Keith Ellen and family Condolences on the passing of your father/father in law Give a Hug to yor Mom
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Gary & Cindy Perrin & family posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Carol, Laurie, Linda, Keith, Nancy, David (families) & extended family; our sincere caring compassion & condolences for your loss, Babs was a fine neighbour, always eager to chat and his quick wit. His natural athletic abilities certainly were admired, along with his community and church involvement. May the many special memories and cherished moments be a source of comfort in the days to follow, thinking of you all in your sadness.
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Jennifer Haas lit a candle
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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To the MacNeil Family:
So very sad to hear of Babs passing. Sending sincere condolences to you all.
Jennifer & Mike Haas
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Herbert Taplin posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sincere condolences Carol and family on the passing of Babs.
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Cindy MacLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sending our sincere sympathy to Carol and family at this difficult time. Our thoughts will be with you all . Cherish all your memories . Cindy and Hugh MacLeod
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Marsha Wong lit a candle
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Our sincere condolences to Carol and all of Babs family.
Will and Marsha Wong
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Marsha Wong lit a candle
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Our sincere condolences to Carol and all of Babs family.
Will and Marsha Wong
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Phyllis Jordan posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Carol and family, thinking of you at this difficult time. Babs certainly was good for the town of Westville, freely giving of his time. He will be missed. Cherish the memories, they will bring lots of laughs I'm sure. Hugs, Phyllis Jordan
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Russell & Lois Hendsbee posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sending our deepest condolences to Carol and family on Bab’s passing. May your many family memories help you through this difficult time.
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BUTCH MOSHER posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES OF BABS ON THE BALL FIELD . GREAT GUY ALWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND HE WILL BE MISSED BUTCH MOSHER
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Sandra MacLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Sending sincere sympathy to Carol, Linda and family, thinking of you at this difficult time
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Carla Carlos posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Carol and family - we are so sorry for your loss, Babs was a great guy and I have fond memories of him and the whole family. Sending prayers to all of you at this time of sorrow. Mike and Carla (MacNeill) Carlos
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Wayne and Terry MacLaughlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Condolences to the Entire MacNeil Family on Bab's Passing.He was certainly one of the Best.R.I.P. Babs.
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Lynn Brezinski posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Carol, Linda and Colin and all the family. Sending prayer and thoughts of comfort at such a difficult time. Rest Peacefully Babs
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Anne Webb posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Dear Carol & Family
Our sincere condolences on the death of your husband Babs.
John & Anne Webb
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DENNIS MAC DONALD posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Dear Carol,
My sincere condolences on the death of your husband Babs,
Sincerely,
Dennis Mac Donald
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George & Lillian Sutherland posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Dear Carol and Family,
We are so sorry to read of Babs passing in todays paper. I have many fond memories of our time together. Sending love and hugs,
Lillian & George
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Nancy MacKenzie posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Our humblest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family Carol! Hugs!! Sincerely J.D. and Nancy (Lowe) MacKenzie
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Colin Sutton posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Carol my heart goes out to you :( i am so sorry I can’t be there to give you a hug but so grateful that all your family could be home for Babs final journey
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Gary Muir posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family, he will be missed but not forgotten.
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John Fillier posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Our Condolences
Babs was such a force when we were kids growing up ,always giving pointers with a bat and glove showing interest in us as children. An expressive nod and an insurance grin was all we need to swing for the fence.
RIP Babs!
John & Louann Fillier
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Zeke and Maureen Kennedy posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Laurie, Maureen and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Zeke and Maureen
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Michael Eagles posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Laurie and family, Please accept my most sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Mike Eagles
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Gail Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Condolences to Carol and family for the loss of Babs!
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Cindy Weatherbie Weatherbie posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Carol and MacNeil family my deepest sympathy to you ond your family in the passing of your husband and dad. It is hard to loose a loved at any age but so dear and close it difficult . Please extend my condolences and sympathy to rest of MacNeil family
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Marg Tracy posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
To Laurie, the MacNeil Family and Extended Families
Please except my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. MacNeil. The video is a lovely tribute to a life well lived. May the memories shared over the decades and that will be recalled over the coming days and months help as each of you navigate this difficult time.
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Caroline Cotter posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Very sorry for your loss Carol and family. He will be missed by so many. Such a nice man. Sending prayers at this time.love from Caroline and Rocky Cotter
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david peitzsche posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
dear family of babs my deepest sympathy to you all i go back to evans corner days when babs was a young man many wonderful memories and wonderful days may our lord be near you all as you mourn his passing god bless you all
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Rod and Pat McCarron posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Rod and I are so very sorry to hear about Babs. The video is such a beautiful tribute to his life. He will be dearly missed by his loving family. Condolences to the MacNeil family.
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Struan Macleod posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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So sorry to hear of Bab's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the Family.
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Kevin Maclaughlin posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. RIP Babs. Kevin & Lisa MacLaughlin
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Shawna woodin lit a candle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Dear MacNeil Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Babs' passing. Thinking of you all with sincere condolences.
Shawna & Mark Woodin
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Lloyd & Ethel MacArthur posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Deepest condolences to All the MacNeil Family! Thinking of you at this very sad time !
Sincerely, Lloyd & Ethel MacArthur & Family
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Paula J MacDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I’m so very sorry to hear of your family loss .
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Susan Rankin posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Deepest condolences to the entire family. Many great memories of Babs.
Sincerely,
Mike and Sue Rankin.
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Angie lit a candle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Very sorry to hear of Bab’s passing, I know Paul thought a lot of him and I thought he looked like him too.
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Kevin and Darlene MacDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Carol and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Babs' passing. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
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John & Diana MacDonald lit a candle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Carol and Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of “Babs” who played an important part of the Westville community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
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Doc Duggan posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. RIP Babs
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Faye dunbar lit a candle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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My condolences to the family very sorry for your loss.
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Doug and Julie MacNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Sincere condolences to Carol and members of the family. Served with Babs for many years on the rink commission and enjoyed many old timers tournaments around the Maritimes.
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Shaun Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Dave,
Sorry to hear about your dads passing, thoughts and prayers to you and your family members during this difficult time!
Take time to cherish the many memories that you have, it will be sure to help you through the grieving process.
Take care
Shaun Smith
Antigonsih
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Gertie &Joseph Anderson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Carol and families so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Nancy Marcott posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Dear Carol and family
Sending hugs and sincere sympathy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP Uncle Babs
David and Nancy Marcott
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