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Neil Sorbie Obituary
May 10, 1952 - May 30, 2015
Beloved husband of Monica, father of Bronwyn (Matthew Nelson) and Alexandra (Chad Taylor), brother, uncle, adored grandfather to Daniel and Lenore, friend and inspiration to many. Avid outdoorsman, rugby enthusiast, shinny player, inventor, longtime teacher, dancer, singer, storyteller and lover of adventure. Neil passed away peacefully on May 30, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. A celebration of life to take place later this month.
Until we meet again.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Sorbie
23 Entries
Jasmine
March 1, 2024
Mr Sorbie was my gym teacher when I was a student at Duke of York, class of 1998. He was a wonderful teacher/coach, I wish I had gotten the chance to see/greet him as an adult. Teachers play such an important figure in children's lives.
Kayleigh Salt (Connor Bayley)
June 25, 2015
Positive thoughts are being sent your way.
Love all of the stories I've heard about what a wonderful person Neil was. I wish I could have met him!
June 15, 2015
Our condolences to the Sorbie family...Neil will always be remembered...
Juan Montecinos
Goran
June 14, 2015
Great memories on and off the rugby field. One of my first great Nomad friends. Rest in peace, Neil.
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Robin and Wendy Gillcrist
June 12, 2015
Robin and I were very sorry to hear about Neil's death. I know he will be missed. Our sympathy to Monica, Bronwyn, Alex and their families.
Neville Nankivell
June 8, 2015
Neil's passion for rugby knew no bounds. He was a gifted and fiercely competitive player and coach. It was a privilege to have shared and enjoyed some of that part of his life with him. My heartfelt sympathy to Monica and family.
Jim (Seamus) Mc Cann
June 8, 2015
To Monica &.the Girls. My heart goes out to you in your sad loss of Neil. A Rugby original & a great loss to you & the whole Rugby community.
May the passage of time soften the sharp pain of your loss & leave you the warm memory of a life well lived & loved.
John Gallant
June 8, 2015
Neil, a great competitor and now -too early - a great loss to our rugby fraternity. Our love to Monica and family.
Derek
June 8, 2015
We were adversaries many years ago on the pitch but happened to reconnect at PMH and had many interesting conversations. In typical Neil fashion, there was a lot of black humour and a great deal of laughter. Condolences to Monica and family. Neil will be missed!
Brian Smith
June 6, 2015
Neil was always one of my favorite rugby team-mates at U of T and one of my favorite rugby opponents with the Nomads. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Steve Scott
June 5, 2015
Our rugby community has lost one of the originals - a Canadian who contributed to and enjoyed all of the best gifts and attributes our great sport offers. Neil, rest in peace -
Sue Foster
June 5, 2015
Neil was a wonderful actor and presence with the Nags Players. We will all miss his ready smile and wonderful of humour.
Maggi Moran
June 5, 2015
I acted with Neil, what fun we had. Good guy and a real loss.
A light has gone out in the world.
Byron Wood
June 5, 2015
Had many encounters with Neil both on and off the rugby field. Rugby has lost one of it's true characters. Condolences to the Family and his extended rugby family.
Robiin Bell
June 4, 2015
Although I played rugby against Neil "way back", I always thought of him as a skilled rugby player who played in the true spirit of the game and was friendly to all.
Charlie McGregor
June 4, 2015
I remember my first true introduction to Neil as he tap danced in the lobby of our hotel in Freeport, Bahamas...my first Rugby tour! The man was a master of the fake pass and side step. Sadly missed.....
Cheers,
Charlie McGregor,
A fine sportsman...
Jim McMillan
June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015
It has been an extreme pleasure knowing you personally, playing the game beside you and sharing in many pints together! My sincere condolences. Rosie
Tony Miller
June 4, 2015
Neil was a wonderful person. I played shinny with him for over 20 years, and my 2 younger children were taught by him. He was known to them as "Mr Holy Moly strap." What a guy.
Nick Mitchell
June 4, 2015
I will always remember you, Neil. You were a "one-off" and I enjoyed your good spirits. Our hearts go out to Monica, Bronwyn and Alex. Nick
Wayne Trumble
June 4, 2015
Neil and I played many years of shinny hockey down in the beach at kew gardens. I will miss his sense of humour, the champagne he brought down to open the hockey season and his keeping the score in french. It is a sad day.
mark moroney
June 4, 2015
condolences
Jim Higgs
June 4, 2015
Neil was a great guy. So sorry he went so early. Deepest sympathy to Monica and the family. Jim and Billie Higgs
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