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John O'NEILL Obituary
WWII Veteran
(Member of the
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95)
John Bernard O'Neill passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, April 10, 2014 with family by his side at the age of 92. Beloved husband and best friend for more than 67 years to Elsie (nee Conlin). Loving and devoted father of Gail (Carl) Popkey and Karen (Mike) Forbes. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Glen) Bergen, Jim (Margo) Popkey, Susan (John) Goodyer, and Dan Forbes, David Forbes (Emilie Kauss), and Kelly Forbes (John Nephin). Proud great- grandfather of Jack, Tom, Emerson, Mallory, Nathan, Austin and Alena. Jack is predeceased by his precious grandson Paul Popkey and his sister Norma Donovan. Jack will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding areas. Friends may pay their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Monday, April 14, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church on Tuesday at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.
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