Nancy E. McNeil

Nancy E. (Barnes) McNeil, 70, of Meriden, passed away peacefully June 8, 2017. She was born in Norwich on November 12, 1946, the daughter of the late William and Eleanor Ryan Barnes of Voluntown.  Nancy was a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1968. She continued her education earning a Masters and 6th-year degree. She worked for more than 35 years as a Physical Education and Health teacher for the Waterbury Public Schools until her retirement.  She loved golfing, bowling, and softball, and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). A passionate sports fan, she loyally rooted for her favorite teams, particularly the UConn Huskies, the New York Yankees, and the New York Giants. Nancy, a beloved mother and grandmother, is survived by her sons, Todd McNeil and his wife, Jacqueline, of Meriden and Ryan McNeil and his wife, Courtney, of Bluffton, SC; and her six grandchildren: Amaya, Aliana, Ashlee, Graham, Henry, and Theodore. Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St. Ext., Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm with a funeral service to be held at 12:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden. Memorial donations may be made to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513. (www.wallingfordfh.com)