PHYLLIS MAE NEILL

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PHYLLIS MAE NEILL (WILSON) Phyllis Neill, late of Chilliwack, BC, formerly of Manitoba and Ottawa, Ontario, died peacefully in Chilliwack, May 26, 2017 at age 93. Phyllis was born October 1, 1923 in Kelwood, Manitoba, she has lived in Chilliwack for 36 years. While she and her husband, Donald Neill, lived and travelled throughout Canada and the world, she remained a prairie girl. Her home province inspired her passion for colour and landscape. A painter, a seamstress and textile designer, always with several projects underway. Phyllis was a longtime member of Chilliwack Arts Council, she was so pleased to see the continued success of the organization. Phyllis was a devoted mother, grandmother and aunt. She is deeply missed by her family and friends. According to her wishes, her ashes will be interred in Kelwood, Manitoba. Phyllis is survived by her children: Avaleigh, Allison (Peter Spencer) and Michael (Kelly Robertson), her grandchildren: Aidan, Carmen, Samuel and Emily, and extended family in Gunton, Manitoba and Ottawa, Ontario. Phyllis is predeceased by husband, Donald, son, Peter, parents, Fred and Roberta Wilson, sisters, Margaret and Kathleen, and brother, Lyall. A Memorial Tea was held on June 17, 2017. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Chillliwack Arts Council.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 20, 2017