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Stan McNeil June 20, 2024

Date of Funeral

July 13, 2024

Stan McNeil, of Wiarton, after a short battle with leukemia, peacefully surrounded by the love of his wife and family at Chapman House Residential Hospice, Owen Sound on Thursday June 20, 2024. Stanley “Stan” Gordon McNeil in his 71st year. Devoted and loving husband to Sheila (nee Buckland) for 47 years. Brother of William and his friend Shirley, Brian and his wife Jing, and Bruce and his wife Rosemarie; and brother-in-law of Helen, Shirley, Sharon (Gord), and Wayne (Sue). Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, as well as many friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his parents, Alex and Laura McNeil; sister Ruth; brother Jim; and infant sister Sandra. Family wish to express their gratitude to Dr. Lothstein and Dr. Fenn, the staff of the Wiarton and Owen Sound hospitals, and to Dr. Hodgson and the staff of Chapman House for the tremendous care and compassion provided to Stan and the family. Friends are invited to Stan’s Celebration of Life hosted at the Wiarton Propeller Club, 575 Edward St, Wiarton on Saturday July 13, 2024 from 1 to 4 PM, with a Time of Sharing at 2 o’clock. Please come and share a story of Stan. Cremation with interment in Bayview Cemetery. Donations to Chapman House Residential Hospice or the London Health Sciences Foundation – Oncology Dept. would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

Friends are invited to Stan’s Celebration of Life hosted at the Wiarton Propeller Club, 575 Edward St, Wiarton on Saturday July 13, 2024 from 1 to 4 PM, with a Time of Sharing at 2 o’clock. Please come and share a story of Stan. Cremation with interment in Bayview Cemetery.

Condolences(39)

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    Nancy Mcgee says
    June 22, 2024 at 1:16 pm

    Sending all our love, Dad (Bill McNeil), Aunt Sheila, Uncle Bruce and Uncle Brian – we miss Uncle Stan so much already! Nancy and Jamie

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    Bob and Linda Sullivan says
    June 22, 2024 at 3:51 pm

    So sorry for the McNeil families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila.

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    Donna Ward says
    June 22, 2024 at 4:42 pm

    Sheila & family, so very sorry for your loss. Stan loved life and we shared hunting stories or (tall tales) after each season. He will be deeply missed. Love to you all, Donna Ward

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    Gary and Marg Tambling says
    June 22, 2024 at 6:45 pm

    To the Families of Stan McNeil.
    We are so sorry to learn of his passing. He was just the nicest person. He always had a smile and a nice word and was always so cheerful. I sure miss warning him about the Ninja turtles in the manholes he was taking covers off.
    Please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts.
    Gary and Marg Tambliing

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    Jim & Lynda Slumskie says
    June 22, 2024 at 9:50 pm

    Sheila and the McNeil Families, our sincere condolences with Stan’s passing. We hope your many great memories will give comfort during the difficult days ahead and in the future. Stan was a gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him.
    Jim & Lynda Slumskie

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    Rachel Brennan says
    June 22, 2024 at 9:55 pm

    I could say that we have all lost a great man, but I think it more apt to say that we were all blessed to know him. I’ll never forget how at work when people would call up and do the standard “How are you today?” Greeting, he would reply with a “not bad, yet”, just in case their call was that turning point. But it never was. No matter what was happening, he could find humour in it. I loved that he would listen to anyone, and if their idea sounded good, he’d give it a go. A real role model for dealing with change. I miss you already, Stan; but you and your family will never be forgotten.

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    John Hurst says
    June 22, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    Sheila, Cathy and I were so sorry to hear that Stan had passed away. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May you cherish the life time of memories in the days ahead .
    John & Cathy Hurst

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    Dave Thede says
    June 22, 2024 at 11:39 pm

    Sheila and all of Stan’s family, you have our deepest sympathies. Stan was a great guy. He will be missed.
    Dave Thede and Kim Horsley

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    Heather & Mark Stewart says
    June 23, 2024 at 8:55 am

    Sheila and the McNeil Family – our sincere condolences.

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    Maxine Brown says
    June 23, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    Sheila, we are so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mark & Maxine Brown

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    Leanne Whalen says
    June 23, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Sheila, our deepest sympathy. May all your great memories stay in your heart and help comfort you during these sad and difficult days. ….. Leanne & Mike Whalen

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    Bud & Eleanor Nelson says
    June 23, 2024 at 4:17 pm

    Our Deepest Sympathy Sheila & families. He will be greatly missed.
    Always had time to chat at the Attack games (a win or a loss);
    Cherish the memories. Sending our love & prayers.

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    Becky Thomas says
    June 23, 2024 at 4:25 pm

    Sending you all my deepest condolences, and my biggest hugs! Stan was one of the best! He will be missed dearly!

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    Tristan Reierson says
    June 23, 2024 at 5:10 pm

    Sending all of our love and hugs. Uncle Stan is already so missed, by so many. We love you all so much!

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    Tracey Dempsey says
    June 23, 2024 at 7:52 pm

    Shelia and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences. May you find peace in all the great memories you share.
    Andy and Tracey Dempsey

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    Shelley Barfoot-O’Neill says
    June 23, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    Growing up next door to the McNeils was such a blessing. So much time spent at Aunt Laura and Uncle Alex’s, most of it tormenting the boys. Stan was the big brother I always wanted, and my favourite babysitter. I bugged him so much. He was so kind and funny. Thank you for putting up with me for all these years. ❤️ Thinking of Sheila and the family.

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    Jim & June Gowan says
    June 23, 2024 at 8:58 pm

    Dear Sheila,
    So very sorry to hear that Stan passed away. Sending sincere condolences to you and the family.

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    Verna (Carson) Hindle says
    June 24, 2024 at 12:45 pm

    My sincere condolences Sheila on the passing of Stan. I have lots of great memories growing up in Clavering. I am not sure anyone broke more windows from Stans power in hitting the baseball. Everyone always wanted to be on Stan’s team if you were running bases when Stan was up to bat, you knew you could take your time running to home base as it would be a homerun every time. His huge smile and gregarious grin along with his gentleness is how I will remember Stan. My thoughts and prayers are with the Buckland and McNeil families and their friends at this sad time.

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    Susan says
    June 24, 2024 at 2:19 pm

    Sheila and the McNeil family. I’m so sorry to learn of Stan’s passing. May your good memories give you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Mc

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    Dave, Mary Edmonstond says
    June 24, 2024 at 7:55 pm

    Sheila and the McNeil family, so sorry for your loss of Stan. Thoughts and prayers are with you all, cherish your memories.

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    Donna & Kelly Thompson says
    June 24, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    As a kid growing up in Clavering I always thought of Stan as being very kind like the friendly giant. He always had that big smile and liked to chat. He umpired our ball games and later refereed our broomball games. He was always willing to help out. We would see each other at the hairdressers lately and he would always be fixing things. Rest in Peace Stan. Thinking of your family, taken way to young.

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    Rick Smith Shirley Hoy says
    June 25, 2024 at 7:49 am

    Rick and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Stan !! Sending prayers and sincere condolences to you Sheila , Sharon, Gord, Mike and family!

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    Marilyn Weir says
    June 25, 2024 at 8:09 am

    My sincerely condolences to Sheila and her entire family. Farewell to our gentle giant Stan. So many great memories of Stan. Hold tight to all those great memories and keep your family close during your time of loss.

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    Holland says
    June 25, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    We are thinking of you Sheila and family. Sending you lots of love from all of us.

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    Loreen Parkinson says
    June 25, 2024 at 4:36 pm

    Dear Sheila — so sorry to hear about the passing of Stan. My sympathy.
    While I didn’t know Stan well, I always enjoyed talking to both of you when we camped close to each other at the IPM and an occasional Attack Hockey Game.

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    Jim & Anne Cruickshank says
    June 25, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to the McNeil family Stan was a great guy – so kind and friendly. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jim knew him through sports & the blood clinic. I worked with Stan at Ontario Clean Water Agency

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    Tim & Kathy Brill says
    June 25, 2024 at 8:55 pm

    Sheila and the McNeil Families, our sincere condolences with the passing of Stan. We are beyond grateful that we were able to see him the day before and reminisce.. We hope that all the many wonderful memories will give comfort during the difficult days ahead and in the future. Stan was one of the kindest men we have ever known and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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    Stan Hoath says
    June 25, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    Sincere Sympathy To Sheila And All Of Stan,s Extended Family In The Passing Of Your Family Member. Stan was A Very Dedicated Employee Of Ontario Clean Water Agency . Our Thoughts Are With The Family. Stan and Ruth.

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    Emily Brown says
    June 26, 2024 at 10:12 am

    Sheila. I know Wes will have welcomed Stan into heaven with a Crown Royal toast, and some fishing stories, some made up !! Stan was a good man!! Wonderful memories of many good times.
    Hugs , Em

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    Evelyn Klemm says
    June 27, 2024 at 5:58 pm

    So sorry for your loss Sheila. Didn’t see Stan often but he always had a smile ready when I did.

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    Linda Teaburn says
    June 29, 2024 at 12:55 pm

    Thinking of you at this sad time Sheila. Having friends & family around you helps in many ways. In the beginning grief is always there. One day it might go but not forever. It drops in from time to time . Take care of yourself. Hugs Linda

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    Debbie Indoe says
    June 29, 2024 at 6:02 pm

    I am very sorry Sheila to hear of Stan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.

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    Marion Williamson says
    July 2, 2024 at 9:31 pm

    To Sheila and extended families. So sorry to hear about Stan. Treasure the many wonderful memories.they are truly treasures. Marion Williamson and John Cornfield and families.

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    Ruth stephen says
    July 3, 2024 at 10:29 am

    Sheila and Family , sorry to hear of Stan’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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    Debbie Pinch McKague says
    July 8, 2024 at 11:15 am

    to Sheila & family:
    I am so sorry to hear about Stan passing away. we always had short little chats when he came into the building and our paths would cross. He always had a smile and a pleasant word. You now know an angel by his first name.
    With deepest sympathy for your loss.
    Debbie Pinch McKague

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    Phil and Patty LaPorte says
    July 8, 2024 at 8:17 pm

    Our sincere sympathies to Sheila and all the family. Phil enjoyed his years of working with him at the water plant and we were always welcomed in their home when we visited. You are in our prayers

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    Gord and Linda McDougall says
    July 9, 2024 at 8:25 pm

    Sheila our heartfelt sympathy.on your loss. So glad we were able to see you both in Exeter.

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    Scott Smith says
    July 10, 2024 at 11:29 am

    Our sincerest condolences to Sheila, and to both the McNeil & Buckland extended familes, from Kelly & Scott Smith.

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    Joanne& Brian Thompson says
    July 12, 2024 at 9:58 pm

    Sheila and Family:
    We were so sorry to hear about Stan’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Stan will be long remembered for his great smile and kind and pleasant ways.
    May you be comforted by memories of good times together.💞
    Joanne & Brian Thompson

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