1947 - 2013
In the afternoon of June 17, 2013, Neal Joseph McCormick peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends. Neal leaves behind his wife Lynda, 2 sons Michael and Cullen their partners Claire and Rochelle and 3 wonderful grandchildren., William, Ben and Harriet.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Neal grew up in a large family of 14. In 1970 he immigrated to Canada where he met his wife Lynda, began his career as an educator and began a family of his own. Neal had an enthusiasm for life, whether coaching, running, gardening, golfing, stainglass and volunteering. His positive outlook and caring spirit touched the lives of many people.
His family would like to thank all the professionals who treated Neal with such respect dignity and kindness. We would also like to extend our thanks to friends and neighbours who helped to make Neal's journey easier. A simple thank you seems so little for all the support we received. He was loved and will be missed by many.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, June 21st at 1pm at St. Peter's parish,
301 Machleary Street, Nanaimo.
Thank you all so much.
This obituary was originally published in the Nanaimo Daily News and Harbour City Star (Nanaimo, BC).
Neil
Was my uncle ,, he was so welcoming when I visited him
And his family many years ago. He was so positive and always smiling ,, what a guy ,, I think of him
Very fondly ,, we had good fun
Liz Leonard
April 21, 2019 | Dublin | Family
May 06, 2014
Lynda an Family I was sorry to hear of Neals passing. My thoughts are with you. I moved to Berywn in 1970 Neils first years teaching there he was great atheltic coach an teacher. He got all sports going again in Berwyn even gymnastics. The whole town came out to watch us all. He helped me in so many ways my first years in Berwyn. He was very caring and understanding always made you feel better about yourself. I remeber meeting you again years later with Milton an Marianne in BC. He asked...
shannon Quinney
August 14, 2013 | Grimshaw, AB
I will continue to remember Mr. McCormick with a warm heart. My deepest condolences to his family.
Tonya Havas
July 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Neal passing away. He was a great guy, I always remember him working and painting on my deck
Colin McCracken
July 01, 2013 | Toronto, ON
I am so sorry to hear of Neal's passing. Although I only met him a couple of times, I'm sure he was a fine Irish gentleman.
Barbara McCracken
June 30, 2013 | Cobourg, ON
I, as so many others can't thank Mr.McCormick enough for his endless support and caring It is truly amazing how one person can touch so many lives. Thanks should also be given to his wife and children for graciously sharing him with all of us. Let us all hope that he knew how much he was loved.....and that he took that with him on his next journey. RIP Mr. McCormick, you have certainly earned it.
Kathy
June 30, 2013 | Nanaimo, BC
Thank You, Mr. McCormick. You where an inspiration too me. When I was down, you always, put a smile on my face. I'm very much sadden of your passing. My condolence's to your Family. Mr McCormick was my homeroom teacher at Wellington.
Monica Regan
June 29, 2013 | Nanaimo, BC
RIP Mr. McCormick. You were truly an amazing Man with such a huge heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Cathy Petrie , Barrie, Ontario
June 29, 2013