Clifford McNeill
1934 - 2014
Clifford McNeill
1934 - 2014
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BORN
1934
DIED
2014
Clifford McNeill Obituary
79 – Sydney Forks
It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Clifford McNeill, on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Birch Lake, Saskatchewan, he was the son of the late Clifford and Frances (Tobin) McNeill.
Clifford is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen (MacDonald); sons, Donnie (Colleen); Darryl (Deborah); daughters; Gail, Jean, Kim (Kevin) Carrigan and Lynn. 'Papa' will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Amy, Clayton, Tyler, Melissa and Dillon McNeill; Jenny and Kyle McNeill; Julie and Raymond Carrigan; Tanner and Travis McNeill and Justin and Meaghan McNeill. Clifford is also survived by his brother, Don and wife Audrey, Enfield, NS and sister Frances Lind and husband Tony, Markham, ON.
He was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Vicki McNeill; his sister, Elva Vassallo and brother Eddie.
Clifford was an employee of Municipal Ready Mix for over 40 years and ran Clifford McNeill Enterprises for many years. Clifford was a kind, gentle man who dedicated his life to his family. He had a great love for horses and owned and cared for many of them during his lifetime. Some of his most treasured moments were with his horses down on 'the farm', where his family enjoyed many sleigh rides during the wintertime.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care, VON or charity of choice.
Visitation for Mr. McNeill will take place from 7-9 pm on Sunday and 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Monday at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 2: 30 pm Tuesday in St. Mary's Church, East Bay with Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com
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January 24, 2014
Dear Eileen and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We had heard Clifford was not well awhile back. Please accept our deepest sympathy, our thought and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. Even though we were cousins I remember meeting you and Clifford only the once when we went east in 2000. He seemed a very gentle, caring and loving family man. May God in His infinite mercy bring you peace at this time and onward. Love, Don and Betty Munroe, Lacombe, AB.
January 22, 2014
Dear Eileen and family, Don, Audrey and family, Frances, Tony and family. We were so sorry to hear of Clifford's passing and want to convey our sincere sympathy to all of you. We will always cherish our time spent at your home and the great lobster feed. He was truly one of a kind and will be sadly missed by all of us. May god Bless you and your families and give you strength and courage during this most difficult time. We will have a mass said for him in our local church. Love and prayers , Leonard, Helen and family, Glaslyn, Saskatchewan
January 22, 2014
Dear Eileen and family, Sincere Sympathy to you in this time of your great loss. We had heard that Clifford was not doing well this past while. I will never forget the great time that Joan and I had when we visited you, we so enjoyed the lobster and the trip with Clifford to see his horses he loved so much. God Bless! Wayne & Barb Russell Lloydminster Alberta
Joan Gillis
January 21, 2014
Eileen and family: June and I send our sincere condolences on your
great loss. Regards Joan(Wiseman) Gillis and June(Wiseman) Thomas.
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Laureen & Joe Morley
January 20, 2014
Dear Eileen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Dad and Clifford had a very special relationship, especially with their mutual love of horses. May all the happy memories you had together live on in your heart and help to ease your pain. Blessings.
Gertrude Wiseman Nutter
January 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rose Marie Vassallo Ramdass
January 20, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family, in the sad time. He will be missed. Sending heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. A wonderful man , a great father and kind papa to all.
January 20, 2014
Dear Darryl and the entire McNeill family, we were so very saddened to hear about Clifford's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Shaun, Joanna, Connor & Caelin Mackie (Brantford, ON)
January 19, 2014
Gail, Kyle and Michelle, our thoughts and prayers of strength are with you at this trying time in your lives. To the rest of the family as well.
Angie & Joe Laughlin ( North Side East Bay)
January 19, 2014
To the McNeill family, I was so surprised to hear about Cliff's passing. We worked together at Municipal Ready Mix and I also worked with Donnie at Tom MacDonald Trucking...my deepest condolences to you. It is very difficult to lose a family member. Brenda LeBlanc
JohnR & Isabel MacNeil
January 19, 2014
Dear Eileen and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you all. Clifford was a true friend to all,a good man,a kind man. We are so sorry for your loss.
John R and Isabel MacNeil and Family
East Bay
Dorothy McKenzie
January 19, 2014
Lynn
So Sorry to read the passing of your Dad.
My Heartfelt Condolences to you and your Family during this difficult time. Thoughts & Prayers are with you All.
January 19, 2014
Dear Eileen and Family...I am so sorry to heard about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.Hope you find peace knowing he is at eternal peace.. Myrna cousin from California.
January 19, 2014
Dear Eileen and Family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Clifford.
Theresa Mac Donald and Family
Trish McNeill
January 18, 2014
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Uncle Clifford was a good man, a gentleman in the truest sense. He will be loved and remembered always.
Paul Leblanc
January 18, 2014
To the McNeill family:I am very sorry to hear of Cliffords passing.I got to know Clifford while he was doing work for our family at our summer place in Northside East Bay.Without Clifford we would not have the property we enjoy every summer.He built our road,parking areas, and with his skill as an operator,placed my cottage in it's location when the company I bought it from could not.Our family will always remember him and be thankful for what he did for us.It was a pleasure to know such a fine man.I am in Alberta but my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.May he rest in peace.
Paul Leblanc & Family
January 18, 2014
Donnie & Colleen; Eileen and McNeill Family,
I'm very sorry to read of Clifford's passing, even though Colleen had told me last week that he was quite ill. I know you were all very close to him, so I am sure his passing is difficult, as it's always too soon to say good-bye to those we love, especially our parents.
Donnie, I keep thinking today of when Dad died and I was very upset at the funeral home. At one point, you came over to me and said that you felt badly that I had lost my father and that, even though you knew you would lose your father one day, you hated even the thought of it. I always appreciated what you told me and it was the first thought that came to my mind when I read of your father's passing. Whether working on the trucks in the yard, down at the farm, plowing together, and living so close to them, you certainly spent lots of time with your father over the years, and I know how close you were to him. I know you always spoke of your father with pride. I know how tough this will be for you and I feel badly for you.
To all of you, I send my deepest sympathy. I know this is very difficult for you all. You are in my thoughts.
Lou Edwards
January 17, 2014
Dear Eileen and Family,
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret & Gordie MacDonald
Tantallon, NS
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