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Feb., 1985 - 41 year old Neil takes his sons Kirk (6) & Todd (4) to a Father-Sons party at "Beavers": London, Ont.
Brian Farrell
March 15, 2019
Liz Farrell: "Forbidden City", China: May, 2015
Brian Farrell
October 3, 2015
Neil's wife, Diane, said that visiting China was on Neil's "bucket list" of things to do. In May of 2015, Neil's niece, 22 year old Elizabeth Farrell, spent 3 weeks in China. She remembered, of course, to take her dental floss with her.
Kirk & Todd Farrell - Christmas, 1981
Brian Farrell
November 27, 2012
"Twas the night before Christmas ----!" Although Neil's and Diane's legendary annual Christmas Eve drop-ins at their home in London,Ont.- which were attended by scores of their friends and acquaintances- are now no more, the memories linger on.
Eleanor Godin
October 5, 2012
Merci, Neil! Mon mari et moi, nous venons de passer un mois mérveilleux à Aix-en-Provence, France ET nous avons déjà arrangé notre prochain voyage. Je continue à suivre ton conseil!!!!!
Eleanor aka The Rose
Neil's "Murphy the Molar" poster-Oct. 4, 2012
Brian Farrell
October 4, 2012
On Hallowe'en evenings in London, Ont. during the 1980's and 1990's, Neil and his wife Diane would hand out 150-250 toothbrushes to children knocking on their door.
" Murphy the Molar would have been proud! "
Liz Farrell, Machu Picchu, Peru- Aug. 04, 2012
Brian Farrell
September 3, 2012
Elizabeth Farrell holds her Uncle Neil's 1943 tombac Canadian five cent piece which she carried with her to Machu Picchu, Peru this summer in order to honour the memory of her Uncle Neil.
Elizabeth Farrell - " Peru Ready": July 19, 2012
Brian Farrell
July 22, 2012
"Book another trip!" said Uncle Neil - so his niece Elizabeth Farrell is leaving for Machu Picchu, Peru on July 23, 2012.
Machu Picchu, Peru was the destination of the last trip which Neil made before he found out that he was ill and thus he would no longer be able to take international trips.
In Memoriam Photo - LFP - March 12, 2012
Brian Farrell
May 2, 2012
On March 12, 2012 this photo of Neil was published in the London Free Press in order to mark the first anniversary of Neil's death - March 12, 2011.
Brian Farrell
April 19, 2012
On April 18, 2011, Neil's wife Diane and her two sons, Kirk and Todd, hosted a "Celebration of Life" gathering at the Sunningdale Golf and Country Club in London, Ont., in Neil's honour.
Mary-Lynn (Farrell) Steiger
March 12, 2012
Taking Neil's advice, we went to Portugal. I keep recalling his favourite phrase, "Close doesn't count". That's the way he lived his life.
AKA "The Pest"
Brian Farrell
March 12, 2012
Neil died in London,Ont.- March 12, 2011.
Neil's final words of wisdom to those of us who remain:
"Book another trip,anywhere - and don't forget to floss!"
1943 Victory "tombac" brass five cent coin.
Brian Farrell
March 8, 2012
"Neil was a war baby!" - anyone born in Canada during the duration of the Second World War, 1939 - 1945.
He was born in Toronto, Ontario on the 19th day of December,1943.
February 18, 2012
Brian Farrell
February 25, 2012
Neil's ashes are scattered beside the "Expo" ski run at Mont Tremblant, P.Q. by his sons, Kirk and Todd!
- February, 2012
Brian, Neil & Mary-Lynn Farrell celebrate cousin Al's 21st birthday!
Brian Farrell
January 8, 2012
Lionel Lomberg
December 23, 2011
What can I say which has not already been said about Neil.His selfless and positive outlook throughout his ordeal was both inspiring and a tremendous aid to help me thru a rough time in my life.Thank you buddy.
Today was Neil's birthday. He would be happy to know that his high school friends are continuing his tradition of wearing antlers at Xmas
Eleanor Rose Godin
December 19, 2011
Swansea P S - 1957
Brian Farrell
December 16, 2011
Neil's mother, Margaret, carried this photo of Neil, in her wallet, until her passing in 1987. Neil was born on December 19, 1943.
Carol MacDougall
April 8, 2011
Dear Farrell Family,
I only worked with Neil a short time but I greatly appreciated his positive outlook on life and how he handled this recent adversity. He inspired me as I coped with my 18 year old son's recent serious illness, and I have shared his positive outlook with my son.
Dr. Trey Petty
April 5, 2011
I worked with Neil on a couple of committees with the Canadian Dental Association, and he was always the one I wanted to sit by during the meetings and at the breaks.
He always made you feel as if you were the only person in the room.
He always made us all laugh. My condolences to his family.
March 19, 2011
Dear Diane, Kirk and Todd,
WE feel privileged to have been friends with your dear husband and father and are glad that we have had many good times together since we have moved back to Ontario. Our daughters loved him too and always asked to see his Christmas newsletter when home for the holidays. He sure kept us all laughing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. WE hope to see you soon, Diane. Love, Geri and Tipper
Brian Farrell
March 19, 2011
Dear Kirk & Todd,
It's always tough when a big brother loses a kid brother (especially when your Nana might find out!)
Uncle Brian
March 19, 2011
Dear Farrell Family
My husband (Robert Tistechok) and I attended Humberside with Neil. We both recall him very clearly as a great guy to be chums with. He was athletic, outgoing and always a gentleman.
My condolences.
Hazel Regan
Lori Bonn
March 18, 2011
Dear Diane and Family
Neil was a wonderful man and a blessing to the dental industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as we celebrate the life of this wonderful man.
Nancy Churchman
March 18, 2011
Dear Diane and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. I have such fond memories of your family's kindness and hospitality and of Neil's energetic personality and great sense of humour, and am thinking of you at this difficult time.
March 18, 2011
Mar. 17,2011
Dear Diane & family
Many years have past since the 1950's when we grew up with Neil & his family at Lake Simcoe every summer for years. Our families were neighbours right next door to one another so many hours were spent together. We would like to pass along our deepest condolences to Brian & Mary-Lynn as well.
Maureen & Tom Leney (The Case Family)
Parksville, B.C.
Marvin Klotz
March 17, 2011
Although our paths separated, I always respected Neil's integrity and good humour whenever I encountered him.
A truly 'good guy'.
Samuel Green
March 17, 2011
We all have lost a very gifted, decent & talented friend and cohort.
Lawrence Yanover
March 17, 2011
I was privileged to meet Neil when I accepted a position at UWO Faculty of Dentistry in 1984. My passion was preventive dentistry and he was so supportive of my interest. Unfortunately, I left London in 1986 and we lost touch. I was thrilled to see him again recently and he still had that spark. I am sorry for your loss.
Jean-Marc Babin
March 16, 2011
I went on a few ski trips with Neil as part of the Ski Club. He was a wonderful kindhearted person, easy to get a long with, and a very good skiier. You will be missed.
Golda Brown
March 16, 2011
I grew up in the summer at a cottage on Lake Simcoe and have wonderful memories of Neil . He was a kind gentle caring person . Our family feel honoured that we were given the opportunity of knowing Neil and spending time with him during all those summers
We will treasure those memories .
Camille Burnett
March 16, 2011
Dr. Farrell will always be remembered as a supportive and encouraging mentor, friend and colleague. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to know Neil through our shared public health work which allowed me the benefit of his friendship, knowledge and expertise. He is well respected and truly missed. My sincerest condolences to your family, you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
March 15, 2011
Hi Diane and family , I worked with Neil on OAPHD for many years. He was passionate in his beliefs about public health dentistry and I enjoyed his terrific sense of humour and those ties too! I even danced with him at a conference in Brockville some time ago and he really knew how to move around the dance floor. My knees will never be the same ! I know you will have many wonderful memories about Neil. We will miss him in our small public health dental family. Take care of yourself.
Bonnie Jeffrey
Janet Gray
March 15, 2011
Hi Diane
My Prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family at this time. Neil was a great guy and a great "public healther" He will be greatly missed and also remembered. I always enjoyed our annual visits while at CAPHD conferences. I wish you and your family well - All the best Janet Gray
Anna Read
March 15, 2011
Neil was a crowd all on his own - he filled the room with his presence whenever he entered it. I will miss his adventurous outlook on life, I will miss his humour, I will miss him. You're in "Top Shape" wherever you are Neil!
My sincere condolences to Diane and family
Merelyn Hatton
March 15, 2011
Our sincere condolences to Diane and family. I feel fortunate to have met up with Neil on the Yukon-Chilkoot adventure where he shared his enjoyment of the outdoors and his ability to wrap up four days in humorous prose. Thank you Neil.
Dawn Sauve
March 15, 2011
Hi Diane and family,
It was great to have our celebration and dinner with Neil and you in Toronto last year. He was a great guy and an example to us all. We will miss him lots but know that he will still keep an eye on us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter, Dawn and the rest of the crew from NWHU.
davida hoberg
March 15, 2011
Although I have only met Neil on a couple of occasions, I know that his spirit for adventure and appreciation for the funny things is very apparent and this I see in his son, Kirk. Neil and his family made a concerted effort to be connected and honest and to live every moment. My thoughts are with all of the Farrells at this time. Lotsa Love, Davida (Sarah and Kirk's friend)
Gayle and Paul Slinger
March 15, 2011
Your family has been very special to our son Daniel for many years. Our thanks to Diane and Neil for putting up with and providing the practice space for Daniel and Todd's "garage band" days. I know Daniel was very fond of Neil and enjoyed his humour and his easy-going spirit. Our thoughts are with your family.
Dan Otchere
March 15, 2011
My sincere condolences to Diane and the family. "Big Guy" as I affectionately called Neil, he came accross as larger than life as his presence always "filled" the room. I have been inspired by him in several ways. I will miss his ever questioning nature. Dental Public Health has lost a pillar.
Regina Revuelta
March 15, 2011
My sincerest condolences to Neil's family. It was an honor to meet him. He will be truly missed.
Don Noble
March 15, 2011
Diane and family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
I first met Neil in 1980, working at the health unit, and spent several years with him on a dental society committee. Neil was the driving force behind the dental office exhibit in the Children's Museum. His energy and passion for his work, and his terrific sense of humour made that project, like many others, rewarding and fun.
I also had the pleasure of curling with Neil for a few seasons, as well as having some terrific runs with Neil at Devil's Glen, on a ski trip a few years ago.
Neil's life has touched many of us, and he will always be remembered with a smile.
Luke Shwart
March 14, 2011
I met Neil 20 years ago when he and Diane attended a national conference in Calgary. What a force of nature! Over time he became one of those people you meet every year, and just pick up wherever you left off: updates on the kids, the grandkids, latest adventure trekking, busy times on the job. He served as President of the Canadian Society of Public Health Dentists from 1991-1992, and always attended the Annual General Meetings of the (follow up organization) Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry. It was just like him to say just what common-sense thing that many others were thinking. Last year CAPHD presented him with an award and he accepted with his usual self-deprecating humour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSvYgpq70Q
I can hardly believe that he's gone, and yes, I shed a tear over losing the big guy. My deepest condolences to Diane and the rest of his family.
Raymond Lee
March 14, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Neil was one of the great guys in Dentistry here in London. It was an honour and a privilege to work with him all of these years in trying to get proper oral health care for the children of London. He will be greatly missed.
Mario Moscone
March 14, 2011
To Neil's family: please accept my sincerest condolences. I first met Neil in 1989 when he taught me at UWO dentistry. We reconnected in Sarnia when he became our local dental director for Lambton County. We shared a few great lunches together over the years and some great chats over the telephone. He was greatly respected, and will be truly missed. Personally, he taught me many things in school and in private practice and all of his students shall be forever in his debt. Sincerely: Dr. Mario Moscone, Sarnia, Ont.
Derek Hepburn
March 14, 2011
Diane, Kirk and Todd:
Neil has always given myself and my family the joy of laughter, great times and positive attitude. We are all better people because of him. He and his stories will truely be missed.
Derek, Darlene & Alicia Hepburn
Peter Fendrich
March 14, 2011
Dear Dianne and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. To have known Neil was a huge and special privelege and he will be missed by all who knew him. One can truly say that he made a difference to so many lives. He will always be remembered with great fondness and respect.
Margaret Holzinger
March 14, 2011
Dianne and kids: Neil was one great man! He stretched us in the way we thought and could only speak with truths and challenged us all to do the same. I miss his spirit so much at OAPHD and admired his tenacity and advocacy and passion for Public Health. Know he was admired! My sympathy.
March 14, 2011
Chers Diane et famille:
Je veux vous offrir mes condoleances les plus sinceres.
I will always remember Neil's passion for his work and his great sense of humour. I could sense both of these qualities in his obituary. But most of all, I have been inspired by his love for his wife and family. May the great memories you have of his life and love for you bring you comfort in the days and years to come.
Yvette Laforet-Fliesser
Tara Lisowski
March 14, 2011
Diane, Kirk and Todd: I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Neil was one of the "uncles" chosen for me through friendship and I will miss him every day. Sending all of my love...
Clive Friedman
March 14, 2011
Neil was one of a kind. His incredible view of life an inspiration to us all. His contribution to our professional lives unmeasurable. He will be sadly missed. Clive Friedman and Staff
March 14, 2011
Dear Dianne, I am so sorry to hear about Neil. He was a great person, a friend to all, a special man, who will be greatly missed
Pat and Jim Main
Trina O'Rourke
March 14, 2011
Although many of us felt that we would have gotten out of many an OAPHD meeting earlier if Neil wouldn't have been so controversial, there's a strange emptiness about the meetings now that he's not there. His passion for the things he believed in has been an inspiration to all. His colourful attitude and sense of humour will be missed by many.
May only the tears and not the memories fade with time.
Virginia McFarland
March 14, 2011
Dianne and family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Neil for only a short time at work, but he was a joy to lunch with and to learn from. I plan to book that trip. My sincerest condolences, the world lost a tremendous person with Neil's passing.
Denise Johnston
March 14, 2011
Great guy, pleasure to work with at MLHU, many good laughs over lunches with Neil and the gang. He will be missed, sorry he had to leave this earth so soon. Denise Johnston
March 14, 2011
Dear Diane and family,George and I were so sorry to hear the news when Diane called this morning.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Bev and George
March 14, 2011
To Diane, your boys, kirk and Todd, Sarah, Tannis, family and friends.. Neil's passing bring great sadness to everyone who knew him. His attitude and outlook towards life is an inspiration to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you as always! He will be greatly missed!
Sue Fournier ( Candiac Qc.)
Lisa Johnston
March 14, 2011
Diane, Kirk and Todd:
Neil was an inspiration to all of us. We are better individuals for knowing him and his ever positive attitude. We will miss him!!
I guess I will just have to take his advice and book a trip to London Ontario :) Love you all.
Lisa DeVries Johnston and family
Jim Reffle
March 14, 2011
It was my priviledge to have worked, played, broke bread, laughed with and debated with Neil for all these years. He had a passion for public health that was infectious and inspiring. I will miss him as a friend and colleague. Our deepest condolences.
Nora and Del Rodgers
March 14, 2011
Dear Dianne and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Nora and Del Kelowna, BC
Viola Poletes Montgomery
March 14, 2011
It was a privilege to have known Neil during the past five years I have been on the Board of MLHU. He was a tremendous professional and a down to earth guy who could turn a standard presentation on oral health into a passionate plea for proper oral healthcare for all. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
March 14, 2011
Dianne and Family, Jayne just advised me of Neil's passing. My sincere condolences and prayers. Todd Graham
Leslie Lambert RDH
March 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michele Martin
March 14, 2011
Diane and family,
Although I had only met Neil a few times, this obituary is him. I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Michele
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