Photo courtesy of Faith Funeral Home - Morrisville
Morrisville, Vermont
Feb 15, 1943 – Dec 24, 2019 (Age 76)
Arthur A. McNeill
Eden-Arthur A. McNeill, 76, of Eden, VT, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019 with his family by his side.
Art was born in Brockton, MA on February 15, 1943, the son of Arlene Gibbs and John McNeill (both predeceased him).
Siblings include: Chickie and wife, Connie; Ted (predeceased) and wife, Joy; Jimmy and wife, Sharon; Danny and wife, Mary; life-long friends: Ned Moran and wife, Marcia and long-time friend of the family, Molly McNeill.
Throughout his life he had owned Art’s Radiator Shop in Stoughton, MA. He then moved to Eden, Vermont in 1987, where he purchased and operated the Eden General Store for 19 years with his wife, Judi.
Art was a jokester, always had people laughing. He would also stop whatever he was doing and help someone in need. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, campfires, tinkering on cars and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Judi; his two sons, Scott and Barry and his wife, Corinne; two step-daughters, Krissy Gagnon and husband, Paul and Jenn Limlaw and husband, Bobby Jr.; grandchildren: Kyle and wife, Brittany; Scott; Emily; Carly; Evan; Kayla and husband, Travis; Bobby III; Cole; Melanie and Dylan; great-grandchildren: Brooklynn, Kenzi, Emerson, Marilyn, Temperance, Kalliope, Sariyah, Morgen and Travie; many cousins, nieces and nephews and great-granddog, Luke.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Copley Hospital for their care and support of Art while he was there.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Eden Central School in Eden, Vermont on February 15, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All friends and family are welcome to join us.
Read MoreIn loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kenzi McNeill
January 21, 2025 | Eden, VT | Grandchild
it was always a pleasure talking with art My condolences to his family and his wife Judy. He Will be deeply missed. Elliot Spear
Elliot Spear
January 28, 2020 | Eden Mills, VT | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. And a great boss! I so enjoyed working for you both. You are in my prayers Judy!
Jeannine
January 13, 2020 | Nashville, TN | Friend
so sorry .sending thoughts and prayers too his whole family. he was awesome man ,kind hearted . best boss I ever had . going too be very missed . Judy if you ever need anything please let me know .
angel whittemore
January 09, 2020 | Eden, VT | Friend
So sorry to hear, Judi. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
Dorothy Finlay
January 09, 2020 | Eden Mills, VT
Art was a very good friend to me and Tom even raised money to send us all to Florida for Toms last wish. He was one terrific person and will be greatly missed by a lot of people
Peggy Minshull
January 09, 2020 | Mulberry, AR | Friend
Rest In Peace Art. You will be greatly missed. I will always be grateful for everything you and Judi did for us. You will be greatly missed by all. God bless you Judi.
Wendy Wells
January 09, 2020 | Eden., VT
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbe Phillips
January 08, 2020 | Johnson, VT | Acquaintance
Judi sorry to here about Art I new you both from having the Eden General store for years. I always enjoy his jokes or would help you to fine stuff at the store, He was very well like and I think I can say this about of a lot of people like him very well. You take care if you need anything let us know. Sorry about your loss prayers are with the family and friends. Eva Bapp and Quint Bapp
Eva Bapp
January 08, 2020 | Hyde Park,, VT | Friend