Joseph R. O'Neil Sr.

Joseph R. O'Neil Sr. NATICK Joseph R. ONeil Sr., 72, a longtime resident of Natick, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Layes) ONeil, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born Oct. 8, 1936, in Glace Bay, NS, Canada, Mr. ONeil immigrated to the United States with his family in 1962, finally settling in Natick. He was employed for many years by J.F. White Construction and was a member of the Boston Labors Union Local #22. In addition to his wife, Mr. ONeil is survived by his loving son, Joseph ONeil and his wife, Kelley, of Framingham, and his loving daughters, Colleen Pedro and her husband, Edward, of Natick, Carol Ann Stehley and her husband, Michael, of Plainville, Heather ONeil of Brooklyn, Ct., and Heidi Lavigne and her husband, Leo, of Brooklyn, Ct. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, John ONeil, Larry ONeil and Mary Frances Hiscock, all residing in Canada; his sister-in-law, Lorraine Driver and her husband, Charles, of Waltham; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at St. Linus Church, Natick, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Baltic, Ct., at 1:30 p.m. Visiting hours at the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home (www.everettfuneral.com), 4 Park St., at Natick Common, areTuesday, Dec. 9, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.