Obituary of Neil McCahill

Peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy with his beloved granddaughter Elizabeth by his side. Neil Ross McCahill of Strathroy in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Helen (Evoy). Loving father of Patricia Ann McCahill-Smith (Dean) of Hale, Michigan and Wawa, Ontario. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Susan Halfman (Brad) of Mesa, Arizona, Janet Ross Krummel (Robert) of Snow Camp, North Carolina and Elizabeth Ann Eaves (Brian) of Birch Run, Michigan. Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, his brother Donald McCahill (Mary) of Sarnia, his special niece Lynn Martin of Toronto, special nephew Neil of Sarnia and many other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers George and Jack McCahill. Neil was born in Forest, Ontario on June 2, 1910 to Donald and Pearl McCahill. He was married to Margaret Helen Evoy in Quebec on December 21, 1936. He spent most of his years as a financial advisor to various companies including President of Sales for Canadian Canners (Aylmer). One of Neil's greatest joys was the winters he and Margaret spent in Jamaica Bay Park in Florida. He was a proud member of the Middlesex/London Kiwanis Club, London Lions Club and the Canadian Professional Sales Association of which he was a life member. At Neil's request cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy entrusted with arrangements (519-245-1023).