Donald Francis MacNeil passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the age of 82. Don was the cherished husband of Barb MacNeil for over 61 years who predeceased him in May of this year. Loving Dad of Don (Cathy), Ed (Kristen), and the late Carter. Cherished grandfather to Brenna, Logan, Riley, Jordan (Jas), Rachel, Chad, Nicole and their partners, along with his great-grandchildren Reese, Alyssa and Aliya.
Don was born June 17, 1942, the second child born to Daniel and Mary MacNeil, in Glacé Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia along with siblings Eric, and the late Wendell, Catherine, and Samuel.
Don was raised in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton and moved to Toronto at the age of 16 where he began his working career. He eventually made his way to Guelph, Ont. where he met the love of his life at Harding Carpets. As a married couple they lived on Alice Street in ‘The Ward’ where they settled to raise their family and continued to reside for 50 years. Don retired after a long career with Smurfit WestRock.
Don and Barb developed life-long friendships over the years and enjoyed many adventures when travelling. They loved a good party and always enjoyed their excursions to the casino and rousing games of cards with friends. Don was also an avid lover of baseball and bowling throughout his adult life.
A cremation has taken place and Don’s ashes will be interred during a private ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
To honour Don’s memory, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice Wellington or the Canadian Cancer Society in his name. Tributes and condolences are welcomed at www.brombal.ca