This memorial website was created in memory of my loved one...
Please keep in mind that I am her granddaughter and some of the facts of her life may have discrepencies. I did the best that I could with the facts that I obtained from my dad, my great-aunt, Francis, my aunts and uncles, and my own memories that I have as a little girl. I intended for this site to be a tribute to the women who raised me through elementary school and who loved me unconditionally. She deserved only the best! I welcome you to leave your precious memories in the "stories" section on here as well.

Sydney Marie MacNeil “Marie,” 88, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on May 6, 2016.

There are no memorial services planned at this time. She will eventually be laid to rest at Ft. Logan National Cemetery with her husband, Master Sergeant Thomas D. MacNeil II. Those arrangements are being made by her son, Richard Traisci, at an unknown future date.

Marie was born in Arkansas on July 18, 1927. Marie was married to Thomas D. MacNeil on August 18, 1956; they were married 60 years (15 years postumously) and they raised 8 wonderful children together.

Marie worked as a waitress at The Coach Light, The White Spot and Windsor Gardens all located in the Denver metro area for a number of years. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren, playing Scrabble, shopping, sewing and socializing with her friends. She was also real “keen” on Rock Hudson and Tom Jones. 

Marie is survived by her grandchildren, Tony MacNeil, Melissa Ruelas, Brian and Ian MacNeil. (Her “fur” grandbabies, Lily and Ruger), Shane, Jamie and Jordan Burden, and Christine Pederson. Her children, Thomas “Doug” MacNeil III, Kevin MacNeil, Pam Bissell, Duncan MacNeil, Richard Traisci and Debra Pederson. Her sisters, Francis Cook and Irene Bell. She is also survived by 9 beautiful great grandchildren including, Wyatt MacNeil, Emma MacNeil, Hailee MacNeil and Dean Ruelas.

Marie is preceded in death by her husband, MSgt. Thomas D. MacNeil II, her son, Sean MacNeil, her daughter, Michelle Burden, her parents', John S. and Etta Bell, and her brothers', D.G and Ivan Bell.

We will remember her forever.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given in her name to the Air Force Aid Society at https:afas.org/memorials or donate by mail to:

Air Force Aid Society, Inc.

241 18th Street South Ste 202

Arlington, VA 22202