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Peacefully at his home on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Rowe) for 65 years. Loving father of Brenda, David (Jean), Lynn (Vince) and Allan. Proud grandfather of Danielle, Cassidy, Matthew, Micheal, Jerod and Samantha. Great grandfather of Willow, Beau, Sophia, Cooper and Maddy. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
Dave, Al and family, our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are going to miss his funny jokes, him getting himself in trouble on his phone and especially we will miss how he shows us the pictures of his grandchildren with pride and adoration.
My deepest condolences to the family. I always enjoyed my talks with Neil and will miss him. He was great man and a straight shooter. He goes back a long way with the Fisher Family at Fisher’s Dairy. Rip Neil
Condolences to the O’Connell family. Lynn, I’ll always remember your Dad as an enterprising man, with much family pride and a bit of a joker. Hugs to you all.
Dave, Al, and family…so very sorry to see that Neil has passed. He was such a character and had lots of laughs when he would come to the factory for a pick up. He will be dearly missed by many.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
We are so sorry for your Loss of your Father Our condolences and sympathy are with you all at this trying time ❤ Marvin and Penny
Mike, Dave and Allan O’Connell and families. We would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Neil. He was quite a gentleman and always kept a close eye on the Veronica Street area! Treasure your many memories. Judy and Wayne Ferguson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Dave, Al and Family, it was a great pleasure to work with your dad over the years, I will never forget the day he called me to book an appointment to deliver a load of sailboat fuel! He had a great sense of humour and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Our deepest condolences to the O’Connell family. All generations must have many memories of a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather to cherish.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
So sorry to hear of Neil's passing. He was a great guy with a great sense of humour. He will be missed.
Dave and Jean, and O'Connell families. We are sorry to here of Neil's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
My deepest condolences go out to the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Very sorry go hear of Neil's passing. He lived a long and full life. Remember the good times.
Lynn, very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
So sorry to hear of Neil's passing, he was a neighbour of ours many years ago and I would always enjoy a conversation with him from time to time.
So sorry to hear of Neil's passing. We were neighbours and Neil would sometimes come across to visit my dad before his own passing in 2017, sometimes bringing wine or garden produce.
My heartfelt sympathies to the O'Connell family. May cherished memories help you all through this difficult time.
Truly sorry to hear of Neil's passing. He was a great character, for whom I had great respect. Had many a good laugh with Neil and he was a hardworking man. He will be missed by all.
I am very sad and sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Condolences to all of his family
Dear Florence and family. We are so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. Our deepest condolences. Darlene, Cathy, Sharon and Robert.
Very sorry for your loss (miss the old days of the Moto Ski) George
Dear Florence and family, including Donna, Annette and Barry; We were so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing and want you to know that we are thinking of you all. We always enjoyed his phone calls and his sense of humour. Condolences as well to his grandson Mike, (our next door neighbour) his wife Ashley and children Willow and Beau. He will be missed. The Dalgarno family.
Dear O’Connell family, We were very sad to hear about the loss of Neil ,. Please know our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Rest In Peace Neil, you will be missed ❤️ Syd and Jill Ivatt
Lynn... so sorry to hear about your dad...my heart goes out to you at this sad time...please pass our condolences to the whole family...hugs and prayers to you all from us xxoo
The O’Connell family Neil was such a great fella. We will miss not seeing him. He was larger than life and eternal.
Dear O'Connell Family, We were saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincere condolences. Neil Gordon O'Connell January 29, 1933 - July 7, 2021 REST IN PEACE
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Florence, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Ray and Bonnie
To the O’Connell family our deepest sympathy we were neighbours for many years thinking of you all.
Our deepest condolences to all the family.
My sincere condolences to all of Neil’s family. I haven’t seen Neil in person for quite some time but I did have an enjoyable phone conversation with him earlier this year.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Our sincere condolences to Florence and the O'Connell family on your loss of such a special husband, dad and grandfather. He always had a story or a joke to share when we saw him at the mailbox . Love to you all at this difficult time!
My condolences to the family. Was always enjoyable when Neil came to the plant. Always cheerful and always full of jokes.
Mrs. O'Connell, Lynn, Brenda and Allan, I am so sorry to hear this. He always wore a smile. My thoughts and my heart are with you.
WE ARE TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF DAD/GRANDFATHERS PASSING. HE WAS ALWAYS QUITE A CHARACTER WHEN WE HUNG AROUND THE "BACK ROAD". CHERISH THE MEMORIES. IN OUR THOUGHTS. ALSO FROM REG&ANN McBRIDE WE ARE TRULY SORRY.
Lynn, Brenda and O’Connell Family: I'm so sorry for your loss. I will remember your Dad well.
O'Connell Family: Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time! Memories are forever!!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Big hugs to the O'Connell family, cherish the memories, there are lots. Rest in peace, you will be missed. Mr. Mc and the nurse
Dave, Jean & Family Thinking of you and your family at this time Sorry for your loss…. Deepest Sympathy God Bless
Lynn and family, so sorry for your loss. Hugs and condolences.
My condolences to Family. Neil will be missed.
To the O'Connell family: Thinking of you at this sad time. Neil will be greatly missed.
Sincere condolences to Lynn and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A lot of good memories of Neil... him excavating for our house addition, tearing around the county in his Willys loaded with neighborhood kids, riding along on the milk run, countless pranks with him on Carleton Blvd, RIP and keep having fun Bz.
Florence and family we are so sad to hear that Neil as passed away. Our thought are with you.
We were sorry to hear of Neil's passing. Always a friendly man with a joke and a smile. Our thoughts are with your family at this time . Cherish all the good memories Wendy and Rick Bowman
Brenda, Dave and Jean, Lynn and Vince, and Allan, So sorry for your loss, I have so many fond memories . Thinking of your family at this difficult time. Mary Jane and Barry Reid.
I don't know how to express how sad I am with hearing of Neil's passing. I hope that you know he was well respected and loved by many. He will be missed. May God Bless you all
Brenda, Danielle and Cassidy... we're very sorry to hear of your dad/grandfather's passing. Our thoughts are with you and you're family.
Dave, Jean, Matt, and Mike, Sending our deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time. We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad (grandpa). Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Yorke family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Flo, Brenda, David, Lynn and Allan So sorry to hear of Neils passing. I just wished them a Happy Anniversary. It seems like only yesterday the Finlay, MacLean and O'Connell kids were playing together. Mom and I were talking today about the motoski snowmobiles and Dad being down there with Neil and working on them. So many good memories. Know our thoughts are with all of you. Dwight and Sheila Finlay and family Betty MacLean
Sending love to all the family at this sad time. Take care of each other.
Lynn and family; Extending to you my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy
Dear Florence and family. Sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Neil. Another special neighbour from the old neighbourhood is gone. I often used to see Neil at Foodland and he always had a smile and a joke. A special man, may he rest in peace.
Dear Florence and family, My thoughts are with you on the passing of Neil. Florence, I remember my dad dropping me off at your house for a day during summer holidays when I was still in public school. It was the highlight of my summer! Cherish the fond memories you have of him, as they will eventually put a smile on your face. Sincerely, Elaine
Dave and Jean Our condolences to you and all your family Brian & Judith
So sorry to hear of Neils passing. He was a great neighbour to the Spry family for many years. Sending our condolences hugs and prayers to Florence and the whole O’ Connell family.
To the O'Connell family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Neil. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Florence and family Neil 'The Old Milkman' will be missed by all who knew him. RIP.
I’am so sorry to hear about Neil. I didn’t just meet an old man the first time we saw each other at the loading docks at Weetabix, I made a new friend and a teacher. I will miss him .
Dave and Jean and family Thinking of all of you through this difficult time. May you find peace in the many treasured memories you hold in your heart Love and light Christine and Max Bevan
Jean and Dave and the O’Connell Family So sorry to hear about Neil. My thoughts and prayers are with you.. We did a lot of joking when he came into PUC in the day.
Sorry For You’re Families loss
Dave and Jean and family… our deepest condolences. Hugs to all.
Just found out today about Mr. O'Connell. My deepest Condolence to all of the O'Connell family and friends. He will be missed, and a wonderful man. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
So sorry for your families loss of Neil. I got to know Neil when I worked at Ultramar Home Heat in Cobourg for many years. He always came to pay his invoice in person and visit with Joanne. He enjoyed making jokes and sharing stories with us. Years after I left Ultramar I would see Neil driving his truck or shopping in Foodland; he always remembered me and stopped to say hello with a big smile. RIP Neil.
We are so very sorry to hear of Neil's death. He had a great sense of humour & would always stop to chat when we were picking up our mail & would toot the horn & wave as he drove up the hill. He certainly be missed.
Lynn and the O’Connell family, please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Fred and Tilly Gordon
Florence and Family: So sorry to learn of Neil's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this time. Cherish your memories, which I am sure you have many. Again, sympathy to all.