Marjorie "Mardy" Graham (Stairs) MacNeil - age 98. With much sadness, we announce the passing of Mardy MacNeil on November 29, 2023, a compassionate, caring and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and true friend to new and old. Mardy was a very dedicated walker, lover of animals and an avid gardener well into her nineties. Her active lifestyle enabled her to amaze people at her youthful appearance and physical abilities.
Born in Halifax, November 16th, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Herbert M. Stairs and Vera MacDonald Stairs. She attended Halifax Ladies Collage and Edgehill School for girls. Mardy was active in the Canadian Red Cross and other volunteer organizations during the war. She worked as a secretary with the Halifax based firm, William Stairs Sons & Morrow until her marriage in 1950 to Donald S. MacNeil at Fort Massey United Church, Halifax before moving to New Glasgow, Pictou County. They later resided in Little Harbour, overlooking Chapel Cove for the rest of their married life. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald and her sister Mary Robinson. For the past year and a half, Mardy resided at Shiretown Nursing Home where she developed new friendships and was so appreciative of her nursing and support team.
Mardy is survived by her sons: David, Graham (Carolyn) and beloved grandchildren, Nicole (Bruce) Collings, and Steven (Maggie) as well as nieces and nephews across Canada and in the United States. On November 15th, 2023 her great-grandchild, Lake William Collings, celebrated his first birthday one day before Mardy happily celebrated her 98thbirthday.
Funeral will be at Little Harbour Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 2nd at 2pm, Rev. Dr. Joon Ki Kim presiding. Everyone is invited to join the family for fellowship immediately following the service.
Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to the Little Harbour Presbyterian Church, SPCA or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
