Dora Adeline (Dicks) McNeil
Died: January 7, 2014 | Place: Residence
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McNEIL (Dicks), DORA ADELINE…..
Passed away at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John G. McNeil (1976). Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marilynne McNeil, London and her son Grant McNeil and his wife Barbara, Calgary. Nanna was especially proud of her grandsons Scott McNeil, Ottawa and Evan McNeil, Halifax. Remembered by niece, Reverend Janet Bisset and her husband Jim, St. Lambert, Quebec, nephew, Dr. Warren Dicks, Barcelona, Spain and their families, and by sister-in-law, Betty Dicks, Pointe Claire, Quebec. Also survived by cousins in Canada, the United States and England. Predeceased by her parents, F. George (1959) and Mary L. Dicks (1986), London and brother Wilfred G. Dicks (2006) and his first wife Olive (1979), Pointe Claire, Quebec. Dora was a graduate of London South Collegiate and the Victoria Hospital Nursing School (1940), and during WWII served as a nursing sister at Westminster Military Hospital. Wesley-Knox United Church had a lifelong place in Dora’s life; she grew up, was married and raised her family there; she also sang in the choir for over 40 years and served on the Official Board. Over the years, she volunteered with several organizations in London. Most notably she applied her nursing skills in her work as Volunteer Coordinator for the Children’s Aid Society of London and with school clinics for the London-Middlesex Health Unit, and her love of music as a charter and life member of the Volunteer Committee of Orchestra London. The family would like to give special thanks to CCAC and their homecare people, especially to Sue, Dora’s dedicated caregiver who helped her in so many ways over the past several years. Private family interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm, at Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Visitation with the family will follow the service at a reception in the Centennial Parlour at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Wesley-Knox United Church. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories, and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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My sincere sympathy to you, Marilynne and all your family. Dora was so interested and involved in many different areas of her church life and was a valued choir member for many years with a lovely alto voice. God Bless, Virginia
Dear Marilynne and family- So very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was an amazing lady, who showed such strength and courage these past years. Will always picture her in her choir gown at Wesley-Knox. She took such pride in being a part of that choir. hugs Ronalee
In loving memory of Dora Dicks McNeil
from Aunt Bew and Uncle Russ (deceased), 3 cousins and 24 offspring, (California, Minnesota & Michigan)
Soory we can’t be with you
Marilynne and Grant:
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a dedicated choir member. May your memories be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Hugs, Gail & Grant
Dear Marilynne, Grant and Barbara :- Please accept my sincere condolences. She was a valued member of Wesley-Knox and will be surely missed. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Sincerely, Dorothy Parnell
Marilynne, my sincere condolences to you in the passing of your Mom.
Regards
William
Dear aunt Dora,
I’m truly honored that you were a part of my life, and I’m so happy that you got to meet my wife-to-be, when we’d only been dating for 6 months. We will tell our daughter Nora all about how we came up with her name when she’s older. Our last BBQ in London will remain in our memories forever, as it was truly a magical evening. We’ll miss you.
All our love.
Dear Marilynne,
What a long and fulfilling life your Mom enjoyed, and how blessed you were to have had such a close, loving relationship with her. May your faith in believing that is now in God’s arms give you peace now, and in the days ahead.