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Neil Quinn

Brattleboro, Vermont

1940 - 2018

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Neil Quinn, of Guilford, Vermont, died peacefully in Hanover, N.H., on Thursday, September 13, 2018, after a short bout with cancer. He was 78. He was born as Joseph Cornelius Quinn, Jr. on June 24, 1940, in Washington, D.C.He is survived by his wife, Betsy Bates, of Dummerston; his son Bevan and...

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I think of Neil often, and will, always when I smell warm pine tar.

So sorry to hear this sad news. My sincerest condolences. You are in my thoughts.

My sincere condolences to the Quinn family for their loss.
I remember Neil as a kind, patient, coach and mentor who helped me, a Keene State College student in the mid 70's, get into racing bicycles.
Riding to the West Hill Shop about 3 times a week in the fall and spring, I learned from Neil how to train, build and maintain my bike. The time he gave to me was so appreciated, as cycling and skiing became a huge part of my life then and now.
Neil's influence is far...

I remember, I remember ....

My thoughts are with Betsy and the entire Quinn family. I was saddened to learn of Neil's passing. From the first day I met Neil in the "original" West Hill Shop on West Hill, Neil became for me one of the handful of people I would keep in my mind for the reason living in southern Vermont was so special. As a student at Windham College in 1971, I frequented West Hill for the peaceful atmosphere, the expert advice, and the quiet friendship that grew with Neil over the next 40+ years, ...