Obituary of Leo McNeil

McNEIL, Leo Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital on Monday afternoon, September 29th, 2014; Leo Allan McNeil of Arnprior passed away following a brief illness. He was 71. Dear son of the late Mel and Irene McNeil. Beloved husband of the late Ruth McNeil (February 15, 2004). Dearly loved father of M.J. McNeil of Ottawa and Brandi Haybecker (Curtis) of Arnprior. Proud "Grampa" of Cassie, Chase, Madden and Meadow. Loved brother of Ann Zelinski (late Jerry) of Metcalfe and Nancy Baron (Yvon) of White Lake. Predeceased by 4 brothers: Bob, Doug, Ron and John. Leo McNeil will be fondly remembered as a kind and gentle soul who would literally give anyone the shirt off his back if they needed it. Leo's family will receive friends at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, October 3rd from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, October 4th from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A time of remembrance to honour and celebrate Leo's life will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o'clock. Cremation will then take place with interment at the Malloch Road Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Leo, a donation to the Partners in Caring Foundation of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by his family.