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Ian MacNeil Obituary
SHREWSBURY - Ian W. "Mac" MacNeil, 87, longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 20, 2020, at St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Worcester. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois M. (Russo) MacNeil, in 2019.
Born in Boston and raised in Boston and PEI Canada, Ian was one of two sons born to the late Roderick and Elizabeth M. (Rogerson) MacNeil. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 27, 1950, the same day the Korean conflict began. Ian served proudly on the USS Sheldrake for almost three years, before his honorable discharge in 1953. He received his Bachelor's of Education from Fitchburg State University. He dedicated over 35 years of his career as a teacher specializing in Electrical Theory and Motor Shop at Worcester Vocational High School.
Ian is survived by his children: Jacqueline A. Gunnerson and her husband Dennis, Sr., of Shrewsbury; Ian W. MacNeil II and his husband Jordan Daniels, of Oakland, CA; Michael J. MacNeil and his wife Margaret, of Wilbraham; and Paul J. MacNeil and his wife Mong Thuy, of Sutton; his grandchildren: Diane Liakas, Michael Gunnerson, Dennis Gunnerson Jr., Alicia Gunnerson, Emily Gonyea, Elliott MacNeil, Hannah MacNeil and Hadyn MacNeil; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a cousin, Ernest Rogerson, of Ontario, CA; and he and his wife's lifelong friends, Nancy Mars and Joyce Ford, of Shrewsbury. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his son, Roderick MacNeil; and his brother Edwin MacNeil.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Brain Foundation, 201 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Funeral Mass and burial will be held privately. The BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA is honored to be assisting with arrangements. To leave a note of condolence for his family, please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Leonard Ciuffredo
August 26, 2020
My thoughts & prayers go out to Mr. MacNeil's family. I was fortunate to have had him as an instructor back in the late 70's, He was a great instructor and person. He attended my graduation party at my parent's home in 1980, he and my dad shared a few scotch & waters. A few of us had to drive him home :). Great memories. May he rest in peace.
Mike Sweet, Spencer MA
August 25, 2020
My Deepest Sympathies to Mr. MacNeil‘s
Family. I had him as a related theory teacher at Worcester Boys Trade (73-77) . He was a good and patient teacher. I did learn a lot from him and still apply that knowledge today in the electrical field. May He Rest In Peace.
Tim Tagman 1990
August 24, 2020
A great teacher, learned so much from him. Rest in peace sir. My condolences to his family.
Eric
August 24, 2020
Mr. MacNeil was a related theory genius! He could explain & teach you about Ohms Law in ways you could understand. I still can remember our class trips to girls trade to "fix things".
I look back now and know it was an honor to be taught by such a magnificent man.
I have had my own company due to people like him who were willing to take the time to teach, and show you that you could earn a good living and have a good life being an electrician. Class of 83v E.W. Lind
mike andersen 1980
August 23, 2020
one of my favorite teachers at worcester voke, may you rest in peace mr. mac
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