ALEXANDER

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ALEXANDER McNEILL May 19, 1908 - November 13, 2003 In loving memory of Alexander McNeill, our beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who passed away at the age of 95 years. Alec was predeceased by his loving wife Annie, his sister Janet, and his brothers, Duncan and Donald. Alec is survived by his sisters, Jean and Catherine; his sister-in-law Edna; children, Evangeline (Lyle), Daniel (Beverly), Elaine (John), Charles, Ruth and Robert (Leslie) his grandchildren, Theodore, Timothy, Terrence, Kent, Karla, Simon Alexander, Gregory, Karen, Ashley, Jessica and Sydney; his great-grandchildren Ashley Lynn, Kevin, Mitchell, Kahlan, Connor, Gavin and numerous nieces and nephews. Born on May 19, 1908 at Souris, MB of Scottish parents, Alec was the eldest of the six children of George and Keith McNeill. Alec met his beloved wife Annie Hiebert at Rock Lake Camp, MB in the summer of 1930. They were married August 25, 1934. In 1927 Alec received his teaching certificate and began teaching at Ridgewood, MB in a one-room schoolhouse with 24 pupils, grades one to eight. Alec also taught at other schools in rural Manitoba including schools at Whitemouth, Purves, Norris Lake, Grandview, Greenland, Giroux and Randolph. In 1958 Alec and his family moved to Winnipeg where Alec was employed by the Winnipeg School Board teaching special needs children until 1973 when he retired. After his retirement as a teacher, he worked for several years as an adjuster with the Manitoba Flood Assistance Board and Manitoba Crop Insurance. Throughout his life, Alec was a devoted Christian and led an exemplary Christian life. He was Ranger Mac to the boys in Brigade #590, a counselor to the junior and senior boys at Red Rock Camp, and a Sunday School teacher for many years. Alec was a loving and devoted husband and father. Alec loved his family, and each child, grandchild and great-grandchild held a special place in his heart and prayers. He was always there to listen and understand, to guide, encourage and help. He was a gentle and kind man. Alecs love of life, strong determination, optimism and pride in his Scottish heritage had a great impact on those who knew him. He will be dearly missed and remembered with great love. "There will always be a heartache, And often a silent tear, But always precious memories Of days when you were here. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. We love you Dad." The family wishes to extend sincere appreciation to the staff at Bethesda and Bethania Personal Care Homes and to Dr. Wilfred Kaethler. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Temple (Buntaine Chapel), Winnipeg on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach on Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Logan officiating. Interment will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2003