Bathurst - Walter MacNeil, 57, of Parkwood St., Bathurst, passed away on Monday (March 21, 2011) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edwinda (Lecouter) MacNeil.

He worked as a Miner for most of his life.

Besides his wife, Bernice Biseau, he is survived by:  Two sons, Willis and Joseph both of Bathurst.

One daughter, Tylisha MacNeil of Bathurst.  Two brothers, Lorne (Evelyn) of Pabineau Falls and Kevin of Halifax, NS.  1 niece and 1 nephew.

The body will rest after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning (March 24, 2011) at 10:30 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Andrew St., Bathurst.  Visiting hours are Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral.  Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity in memory of Walter would be appreciated by the family.