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Cornelius Toner Obituary
'Neil' Toner III, 78
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. -- Dr. Cornelius A. 'Neil' Toner III, 78, of East Longmeadow, Mass., passed away on May 22, 2011.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had been a longtime resident of the Springfield, Mass. area.
Dr. Toner graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Class of 1958, and Albany Medical College. He served as a Medical Intern and Resident at Maine Medical Center of Portland.
He began his practice as a Neurologist in Maine, at which time he was the only Neurologist for the entire state of Maine which required that he travel the entire state. Upon coming to Springfield, Mass., he began a practice with Neurosurgical & Neurological Group, Inc., and retired after 30 years.
Dr. Toner served as a Neurologist on the staff of Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center, both of Springfield, Mass. He was a very active alumnus of Bates College, where he previously served on the Executive Board and President of the Alumni Class of 1954.
Dr. Toner enjoyed history, reading, model railroad trains and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ann. Dr. Toner leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Toner; two sons, Nelson Toner and his wife Lisa of Portland, and Wesley Toner and his wife Norma of Roswell, Ga., two daughters, Valerie Toner of Coventry, Conn., and Amanda Toner of East Longmeadow, Mass.; and his four grandchildren, Lindsay, Melanie, Jocelyn and Meghan Toner. He is also survived by Shirley's children, Michael Zimmerman and his wife Joyce of Hampden, Mass., Frederich Zimmerman and his wife Kathleen of East Longmeadow, Mass., Kenneth Zimmerman of Agawam, Mass., and Bryan Zimmerman and his wife Nancy of Chicopee, Mass.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from 4-7 p.m., at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Rd., Springfield, Mass., concluding with a service of remembrance at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dr. Toner's memory may be sent to:
Baystate Visiting Nurse
and Hospice
50 Maple St.
Springfield, Massachusetts 01102
Dr. Cornelius A. 'Neil' Toner III
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Memories and Condolences
for Cornelius Toner
Robert Bye, MD
May 18, 2021
A special thank you for all you provided as a caring and talented physician in our many years of practice together in the Neurological-Neurosurgical Gr. The wonderful memories still remain clear and fresh in my mind. Rest In Peace
Helen Curtin
June 16, 2011
My condolences and prayers to the family of Dr Toner. He was truly a gentleman, knowledgeable in his field of medicine and very kind and caring never to be forgotten.
Bill Cummings, PhD
May 25, 2011
Neil was a true friend and gentleman ever since we first met in a Bates bio lab. Esteemed by his patients, honored by his classmates, and loved by his family and friends, he will always remain among our treasured memories.
Pamela Jones
May 25, 2011
Shirley and family, I am sorry for your loss. "There is a smile behind every tear" now is the time to remember all of the good times and the things Dr. Toner loved Maine, gardening, horses and his family.
May 25, 2011
Neil Toner: A gentleman and excellent physician. Having lived and shared the agonies and joy in the daily unexpected challenges in our shared practice in the Neurosurgical and Neurological Group
May 24, 2011
Dr. Toner was one of the first men in my life to teach me how to work with patients. He also taught me - not to let him fix my glasses. He broke them. :) I will miss him forever. My sincere condolences to your family.
Scott Buxtn
May 24, 2011
My prayers to Dr. Toner's family. I will be forever grateful for Dr. Toner's skill and compassion.
Mark LeClair
May 24, 2011
Wes and family, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Rely on all your fond memories to help you through.
May 24, 2011
I was part of the secretarial staff with Mr. Edward McGeachey at the Maine Medical Center Out Patient Department when Dr. Toner was an Intern and Resident. He was under the
guidance of Dr's George Maltby and Robinson Bidwell. He was always kind, caring, professional, and always appreciative of any assistance we gave him. I am sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace. Mary (Portas) Brett
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