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Donald McNeil Obituary

Donald S. McNeil, Jr., age 70, of Sandwich, formerly of Randolph, passed away at home July 16th surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Weymouth and was raised and educated in Randolph where he was resident for 67 years. He was a resident of Sandwich for the past 3 years. Don was a Randolph Fire Fighter and retired in 2000. He was also a construction business owner, framing homes for 50 years. Don was a dedicated fan of Randolph High School athletics and loved boating, fishing, and hunting. He was the greatest fan of his grandchildrens sporting events. He also participated for many years as a town meeting member for the town of Randolph. Beloved husband of Patricia J. (Tardiff) McNeil. Loving Father of Suzanne and her husband Joseph Adams of Marshfield, Patricia and her husband Brian Hilton of Plymouth, and Randolph firefighter Donald McNeil, III and his wife Nicole of Bridgewater. Brother of Jean Smith of Mashpee and Marylou McNeil of ME. Loving grandfather of Liam, Lillian, Andie, Hannah, Libby, Patrick, Kaleigh, and Joseph. Son of the late Randolph Fire Chief Donald McNeil, Sr. and M. Louise (Brewster). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28) Randolph Wednesday, July 20 at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Marys Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. Interment St. Marys cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donalds name to the Kevin J. Schneider Memorial scholarship, c/o RAH Credit Union, 45 Diauto Dr., Randolph, MA 02368.

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Published by Randolph Herald from Jul. 18 to Jul. 25, 2011.

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Joseph Brewster

July 12, 2025

5 more years have passed
Hope all of our massive family and Donny´s friends remember the great times we shared
Even our lunches at the su. Shop in N Randolph were memorable

Joe Brewster

July 18, 2020

Now coming up to my 70 th Don 10/19/1950
Had some fun on our trips up to me when were kids

Rosemary Cullivan

August 5, 2011

Suzanne and Family- Kevin and I just learned of your fathers passing. We are very sorry for your loss. We know good memories will get you through for years to come. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Rosemary, Kevin, Kevin, Colin and Julia

July 27, 2011

Pat,
My sister Jeanne recently informed me of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences, and may your memories give you strength.

Paul Shea

Sue Paiva

July 27, 2011

To the wonderful McNeil family in Bridgewater . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . I believe by the many words about Mr. McNeil that memories will be with you all for the rest of your days till you meet again. With love
Sue&Meg
xoxo

July 25, 2011

Pat,
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories of your life together.
Jeanne Shea Winske

Mike Casey

July 22, 2011

Mr. McNeil,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for the citizens of Randolph when you served with the RFD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

July 21, 2011

Dear Jean and Family: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Donny. I worked with him for several years. I just heard about it today. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Don Damiano

Dolores and Frank Sanclemente

July 20, 2011

Dear Pat and family, sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you. Frank, Dolores, Denise, Debby, and Mark Sanclemente

July 20, 2011

Dear Jean and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your shared wonderful memories help you and your family through this very difficult time.

Cathy Bigelow

Jim & Deb Smith

July 20, 2011

Dear Pat and Family,
We are thinking about you at this difficult time. We hope you can find comfort in the memories created over the years with your beloved Don. We feel so fortunate to have shared dinner and an evening together with you and Don this past April. We shared a lot of laughter which helped us during the difficult time with my Dad's passing. Although Deb and I cannot physically be there with you, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Marag

July 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary (Webber) Mann

July 19, 2011

Dear Pat and Family,

I am so saddened to hear of Don's passing. Many memories through our High School years and then to see & visit with you here in Sandwich.
I have been given this verse often when members of our family have passed, "Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened. Hope it helps in a small way.

Brian Mitchell

July 19, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Don framed many homes for me when he was in business. We will all miss his sense of humor and fairness.

The Wildes Family

July 19, 2011

Dear Suzanne and family,
We were so sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. We will miss seeing him at the sports fields, cheering for Hannah and Joseph. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of you.
Love, Karyn, Steve, Maddie and Jack

Stu & Joan Forman

July 19, 2011

Pat,
We send our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Our thoughts are with you.
Stu and Joan Forman and family

barry weingart

July 18, 2011

Dear Pat, Ellie and I always look back at the "hockey years" as a most wonderful experience. We got to know and love a great group of people and you and Don were a big part of it all. We are deeply saddened by Don's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Linda & Pat Merrick

July 18, 2011

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the many good memories soften your sorrow~ Our deepest sympathy~

Tess Webster

July 18, 2011

Dear Patti and family, I am so sorry to hear of Donny's passing. He was a wonderful man. God bless you all and I pray you find comfort in Him. Love, Tess Grieco Webster

Bill Skinner

July 18, 2011

donny, just the best,so sorry for your loss . worked for years with him in construction , long ago , my condolences, Bill Skinner Bradenton Florida

Pat & Joe McMorrow(LaBrecque)

July 18, 2011

Dear Pat & Family,
Sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Will always remember the fun we had in High Scool together. Stay Strong.

Coleen Burgess

July 18, 2011

Pat, Suzanne, Patty, Donny, and families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories of Don help you through.
God bless,
Coleen

Jean (Peg) Keddy

July 18, 2011

Dear Pat & family,

I am so sorry, Donnie was such a good guy. My thoughts are with all of you.

Patricia Siler

July 18, 2011

Dear Pat and family, I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. May the Lord be with you and your family through this sad time. God bless! Mary Anderson Siler

Pat (Lemons) Ferguson

July 18, 2011

Pat & Family, People caring, People sharing. Helps to ease the pain of your loss. My heartfelt condolences.

michael heatley

July 18, 2011

Donny will be remembered in my heart as the best. the best at everything he ever did.I had the chance to speak with him a short time ago, told him that I loved him.If he where to have read this he would said (YOU DAME FOOL). Rest in peace
Michael Heatley Sr.

July 18, 2011

Pat and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Remembering Don through all the good times we shared.

Peg Geary and family.

July 18, 2011

PAT SORRY TO HEAR OF DONS PASSING,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY. I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOURS IN MY PRAYERS. BOB FALLON

Joyce (McKeeman)Smith

July 18, 2011

So sorry to hear of Donny's passing. He was a wonderful person, I started first grade with him and went all thru school with him, he was always a fine person. We had the pleasure of having him at my house for a mini class reunion two years ago and we all enjoyed seeing him again. My deepest of sympathy to all of his family. God Bless you all.
May he rest in peace.......Love from a friend, Joyce (McKeeman)Smith
class of 1958

July 18, 2011

I love you dad and will miss you every day!
love your son

JACK CALLAHAN & FAMILY

July 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brad Dillman

July 18, 2011

Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kate McDonald

July 18, 2011

Love to you and your family! Praying for you during this difficult time.

Joe brewster

July 18, 2011

We had some great times when we were kids going to the all day skating events at the Boston Garden and going on those great trips up to Me.

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