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JAMES NEIL MOWATT
Born: Mar 05, 1931
Date of Passing: Sep 30, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES NEIL MOWATT Peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, with family by his side, Neil passed away at Extendicare Oakview Place. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Susan (Shawn), son Ian (Darolyne), daughter Catherine (Sean), sister Bette, grandchildren Sarah, Brendan and Camryn, and brother-in-law George (Marcella). Neil was predeceased by his wife Mary, mother Eileen, father James and brother Wayne. Neil was born in Brandon, Manitoba on March 5, 1931. He was in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1951 to 1982 and went to work at the Assiniboine Gordon Hotel from 1983 to 1993, where he loved serving at the vendor and speaking to all the customers. He was a long time member of St. Bede's Anglican Church where he sang in the choir since 1972. Neil began singing in choirs when he was 12 years old and his powerful voice would always be heard loud and strong. He was also a member of the #4 Legion. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at St. Bede's Church, 99 Turner Avenue, on Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave., where both Neil and Mary will be laid to rest together at last. Thank you to all the staff at Extendicare Oakview Place for their excellent care and compassion. Dad we love you and will miss you. I will always cherish the night I had with you watching a Jet's game and holding your hand. May you and Mom rest in peace together, until we all meet again.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sorry about your Dad. We watched a movie last night called the Boy Choir and it reminded me of a Brandon newspaper clipping my Mom had which headlined "Boy Wonder Suprano" Neil Mowatt. So I googled and found this obit. My Mom is Neil's 1st cousin. Her name is Shirley Gray maiden name Neal. Her father and Eileen were half brother and sister. My Mom and Bette were pretty good friends at one time. Sounds like he was a pretty good Dad. - Posted by: Terry Gray Tolmie (Cousin) on: Dec 13, 2015
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Susan, Ian, Catherine, I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow. Will miss you old friend. From one cat lover to another. Love Lori. - Posted by: Lori MacKelvie () on: Oct 07, 2015