Obit: NEVILLE, Donald Leo "Donnie"

["Keysie" <Keysie_uid1438@yahoogroups.com>]

NEVILLE, Donald Leo "Donnie" - 63, Kingston, loving husband, son, father and especially grandfather, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Ellis and Ola Neville. As a young boy, Donnie grew up in New Waterford, where he still has many friends. He retired after 35 years of service in the Canadian Forces (R.C.N.). Donnie was involved in minor league sports, coaching baseball and hockey. Due to his involvement with minor hockey, he had the opportunity to coach two aspiring NHL players, Randy Gillian and Billy Ranford. In later years he also played old-timers hockey. An avid golfer, he was a member of Paragon Golf and Country Club, Kingston and a member of the Kingston Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruby Bond; daughter, Donna Lynn (Jeff) Pipher, Wilmot, and son, Jerry, Kingston; Papa's boys, Tyler, Matthew, Colby, Sam, and Alex. Cremation has taken place. By request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, in St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church, Middleton, Father Gerald Saulnier officiating. Family flowers only, donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com


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Monday 30-July-2007 www.thechronicleherald.ca Halifax NS

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