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Neil Pennell Obituary
Neil graduated from Darien High School, class of 1971. He was owner of Neil the Jeweler in Darien.
He is survived by his three children: Christine Pennell of Arlington, VA; Cynthia Pennell of Danbury, CT and Brien Pennell of Norwalk, CT. He is also survived by two brothers: Hans Pennell and Norman Pennell of Beaverton, OR.
A private service was held for family members at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home in Darien on March 1, 2011 with Reverend Christopher P. Leighton of St. Paul's Church in Darien presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. www.lawrencefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Fiona Dunand
March 30, 2011
I read with great appreciation all his posts on Orchid. A great loss to us all.
Elizabeth Watson
March 28, 2011
I looked forward to reading Niel's posts on the Orchid forum. He was so kind and generous with his expertise. I will miss his sly humor.
Lois Martens
March 27, 2011
I read every post that Neil put on the forum. I learned from the information that he shared and from thinking about his opinions, which he definitely had. I will miss him.
Nancy Johnson
March 27, 2011
As a newbie I looked forward to Neil's postings, he always had the answers I was looking for. His sharing of his knowledge is going to be sorely missed.
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March 27, 2011
Very unexpected and extremely saddening news; Neil's comments were instructive and always welcome. Condolences to his family and friends.
Éva Scheer, Melbourne Australia.
Judy Willingham
March 26, 2011
Neil the Jeweler was a sharing kinda' guy. I always read his postings on Orchid and respected what he had to say. My gratitude for his generosity and kindness in his postings. My sympathy to his family in his passing.
March 26, 2011
Neil touched many lives, So sorry to hear of his pasing. Much too young. My simpathy for your loss, Janine Hall
Dave Phelps
March 26, 2011
Neil was a good friend that I never had the pleasure of meeting face to face. We talked often of his love for fast cars and fishing, as well as jewelry, tools, customers and Ralph.
I will miss him like a brother (from a different Mother as he used to say). My deepest sympathy to his family.
Two olives for you, my friend!
Donna Wilson
March 26, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Neil. His information shared with fellow jewelers on Orchid was always interesting to read. My condolences to his family.
Daniel Spirer
March 26, 2011
I met Neil, like many of the posters, on Orchid but I ended my association with Orchid a number of years ago due to time constraints. Neil, however, was the only person I kept up a constant, ongoing email friendship with. As it turned out we felt as if we were long lost twins......coming from the same area and following many of the same paths throughout life and sharing many of the same thoughts and ideas. I am devastated by his passing and I am sure his family is only more so. My deepest sympathies to everyone.
Gerry Lewy
March 26, 2011
When ever I went to Orchid and saw your name I quickly opened it up to read your letters. You will be sadly missed by all..may your kind spirit be remembered by all!
Jon Fuja
March 26, 2011
I will sincerely miss Neil. Met him online but wrote occasionally as one gear head to another. I still think my big-block Chevelle might have given him a good run! Now we will never know.
Jim Doherty
March 26, 2011
My condolences to Neil's family and friend's. I will miss his witty, intelligent comments on Orchid. He left this earth too early and will be missed.
Thank you Neil, from those who you helped with your insights and knowledge.
Rest in peace.
Evalie Lockard
March 26, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences. Like so many others, I came to feel as though I knew Neil through his posts on Orchid. I appreciated his frequent sharing of his experience and his sense of humor.
Kelley Dragon
March 26, 2011
Neil was a wonderful online mentor to me. Always the voice of reason. He has been, and will be in the future, an inspiration to me.
Pedro Alonso
March 26, 2011
Thank you for soo many thinks we've learned and not only related to jewellry making topics.
Untill we meet again Neil.
Ray
March 26, 2011
He will be missed.
Brian Meek
March 26, 2011
As others have said, I never met Neil in the real world, I knew him through his thoughtful and informative posts on Orchid, the online jeweler's list. Know that he added to lives the world over, and will be missed.
Terrie Masters
March 26, 2011
A long time correspondent with Neil, he is too soon gone, and oh so missed.
When I was addressing a message to a relative neil, first email link was to "Neil the Jeweler."
To his family, know that Neil was known by his words and humor to many around the world.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Hugs,
Terrie
Pam Chott
March 25, 2011
Sincere condolences to the family.
I never met Neil. He was known to me only as "Neil-the-jeweler" from the Orchid online jewelers forum.
In the years Neil has been part of our Orchid "family" he has regularly shared his valuable knowledge and his special good humor. He was well-respected in our community and his respect for others, regardless of their experience was obvious, even when the situation might require a suggesting a healthy dose of reality.
I never failed to open his posts as I knew I'd learn something, find food for thought and, often as not, have a good smile or laugh.
We will surely miss him here.
Beth Wicker
March 25, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Neil's passing - I "knew" him through the Orchid online jewelry list, and always enjoyed his postings, which were invariably both informative and enjoyable to read. If he was as wonderful in person as he was on the internet, then he was a real treasure. He will be missed around the world. My sincere condolences.
Tom Arnold
March 25, 2011
Neil was always helpful to anyone who asked. A much respected goldsmith on Orchid. I toast you with a martini, here's to you Neil! Tom Arnold
Hanuman Aspler
March 25, 2011
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the passing of Neil. Although I did not know him personally, I know that he was a respected member in online community and will be sorely missed.
Lisa Bialac-Jehle
March 25, 2011
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Although I never met Neil, he was a frequent poster to the online jewelry forum Ganoksin. His sense of humor and dear personality always shone through his frequent posts to that site. He seemed such a wry, generous soul. Because of that, many of us felt as though we had met him in person. Neil will be very much missed.
John Donivan
March 23, 2011
I never met Neil - we have had an online friendship relating to jewelry for some years. I would say we were friends, in the ways people who never meet can be, these days. Lately I've noticed his absence, and a search for him brought me here, sad to say. He was a fine man, and his love of life came through in everything he said. Not to mention his sense of humor! I'm very saddened to hear this.........
Mary Rossetti
March 3, 2011
To Neil's Family: I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Neil was a kind person and excellent at his craft. I will miss stopping in to see him when I'm in Darien.
With sincere concolences,
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