Hugh Neily
Died: April 30, 2022 | Place: Parkwood Hospital, London
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NEILY, Melbourne “Hugh”…
Hugh passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital Veteran’s Care, London with family by his side in his 100th year on Saturday, April 30th, 2022. Hugh was born on September 14, 1922 in Spa Springs, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Melbourne Parker Neily and Evelyn (nee Hall) Neily. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Neily of Burlington, and sons Bill Neily of London, and Bob (Janet) Neily of Sandwich, MA. Dear grandfather of Sarah Neily of Hingham, MA, Samantha (Michael) Conley of Norfolk MA and Patrick Kory of Victoria, BC. Great grandfather of Nathan and Elise Conley and Olivia Kory. Hugh is also survived by his sister Marian Porter of Nova Scotia, sisters-in-law Ruth Neily of Wheatley and Joan Lindley of Burlington. Many nieces and nephews also survive Hugh. Hugh was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years Ruth (nee Stiles) and daughter Patricia “Trish” Kory, brothers Ronald Neily and David Neily and sisters Lorna Neily and Norah Balcom.
Hugh was a veteran of WW2 and saw his first combat on D-Day. Hugh was a CANLOAN Officer, a Lieutenant with The East Yorkshire Regiment – 2nd Battalion-3rd Infantry Division, British army. Returning to Canada in 1945 Hugh and Ruth settled in Nova Scotia and moved to Ontario in the early 50’s. After running branches in the western provinces for Snap-on Tools, Hugh started his company Nevtro Sales Ltd in London, which remains to this day. Hugh was a lifelong Member of Rotary International as well as Probus. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, wine making and traveled extensively with Ruth.
The family would like to thank the staff at Parkwood Veteran’s Care for their wonderful kindness and care to Hugh these past six years.
Family and friends are welcomed to join together to celebrate Hugh’s life on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 am and the funeral service will begin at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Veteran’s Care Comfort Fund at Parkwood Hospital, c/o St. Joseph’s Health Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Dear Neily Family And Friends;It was indeed a priviledge to have the honour to look after your dad in a gracious manner for having served our community so well through his business plus personal connections to so many great organizations like the Rotary club and Church affiliations in this great sity of London and likewise beyond its borders wherever and whenever he got the chance to travel on business or for personal relaction on many we trust vacations with many family members God willing;thanks so much for this great priviledge to look after a truly amaxing business leader and friend in our community okay.Yours Sincerely Brian Cross;Retired Main Desk Volunteer Of 31 years and Counting from January 1,1985-March 17,2017.,Yours Sincerely Brian CrossLondon,Ontario.
Hi Bob, I am sorry for your loss. You have lost a treasured part of your family and Canada has lost another member of The Greatest Generation.
Thinking of you, Brenda (Cater) Feeney
The members of the Rotary Club of London East send our condolences to the family and friends of Hugh.
He was an ardent, active Rotarian for many years:
Club President 1972-3
Paul Harris Fellow 1989
R I Foundation Benefactor 1997
His military, business and community services all exemplified his belief in the Rotary Motto: “Service Above Self”
Barbara and Family.
Uncle Hugh was a great guy.
He was so nice to talk with and listen to him talk.
My condolences and prayers are with you all .
Our condolences are with family and friends as we recall Uncle Hugh. When I see his face in this photo, it reminds me of Gram. I appreciated his stories and kindness and will remember him fondly.
May your good memories ease your loss and bring comfort. Mr. Neily was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Uncle Hugh was such a wise and kind person. It was special to spend time with him, particularly towards the end of my career when I was spending a lot of time in London. He was a terrific cook and raconteur. Barb, Bob and Bill, my thoughts are with you.
Uncle Hugh was a fine man. My mother always called him the salt, as in the salt of the earth. Although we didn’t see each other very often, I enjoyed our visits and conversations every time we managed to catch up. He was a kind and considerate man who believed strongly in helping his fellow man through his many years as a Rotarian. He will be missed be all who ever crossed his path.
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He held a special place in my heart. Your Dad brought me into London East Rotary many years ago.
He was a gentleman through and through.
He and your Mother were so kind to me.
Once again, my most sincere sympathies,Whitney