August 25, 1946 – May 15, 2018
Suddenly and unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 15th 2018 in his 72nd year, of Hensall, Ontario. Loving Father of Tim of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Peter of London, Bryan of Kelowna, British Columbia, and Sarah and Christian Joore of Peterborough. Doting grandfather of Lara McAllister, Isabella and Sophie Joore. Long-time partner and travelling companion of Sue Riley of Hensall. Dear brother of Dale McAllister of Grand Bend. Neil will be missed by his step-mother Evaline Whiting-McAllister of Zurich, and former spouse Susan Doerr-McAllister of Exeter. Predeceased by his parents John W. McAllister (2014) and Alma G. Skinner (1976). Neil retired after a long career with W.G. Thompson’s & Sons Ltd, and recently took on part time work with SGS research. He loved the agricultural community he was raised in and was respected by his colleagues in the field. He was a devoted and hard working community member and volunteer who was friends with many and liked by all. He was given a Lifetime Membership to the Hensall & District Kinsmen Club in May 2014. He was an animal lover and serious book worm, who would read voraciously and always have several books on the go. His retirement years allowed him to become a passionate world traveller which he was doing at the time of his passing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Neil’s life will be held at the Hensall Community Centre, 157 Oxford Street West, Hensall on Saturday, May 26th from 1-4 PM. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice in Neil’s honour would be appreciated by the family.
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Steve & Donna Crinklaw
Our sincere condolences to the McAllister family. We have some fond memories of time spent with Neil and his family. He was a classmate at Ridgetown and a real friend. Sorely missed.
Steve & Donna Crinklaw
Pat and Pork
Susan,we just read about Neil in the London paper.our sympathy to you,we are thinking of you and wish you all the best.
Nancy ODell
Condolences to the McAllister Family from the Mason Family. We were very sad to learn of the passing of our cousin Neil at such a young age. Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. Nancy, Wanda, Barry, Lorna
Shane and Connie Lesperance
Our thoughts and prayers too all of you at this time. May all your memories of Neil, help you through this difficult time. We met Neil while cleaning at Thompson’s. He was always very helpful with any questions we had. A pleasure to know. R.I.P. Neil
Sandra & Larry Hern & Chris, Jason and Becky
Dear Tim, Peter, Bryan , Sarah and Sue,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Neil. He was so proud of his kids and grandkids! Please accept our sincere condolences in your very sad loss of a wonderful guy. May happy memories eventually replace the hurt and grief you have in your hearts now.
Bonnie Baynham
Dear Sue, Dale and family.
Sending all of you my most sincere condolences for the loss of Neil. Neil’s love of life, people, and his community no doubt will live on in all that knew him. Although the words don’t come easy I hope you all know you are in our hearts and thoughts during this very difficult time. Neil was a great man who touched the lives of everyone he knew. I will miss our little chats, his smile and stories. Sending love
Cheryl Meyer
So sorry for your loss. Neil was a great person and always had a smile. Thinking of you.
Cheryl and Bill Tong
Dear Sue, Tim, Bryan Peter and Sarah, i was truly saddened to hear of Neils/your dads passing. I worked with him at Thompsons and met him weekly on the street walking. He always had a story to tell and a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
❤❤❤
Manuela Roduner
Sue and family of Neil,
It was a big shock to learn that Neil had passed away. He was so full of life and always willing to help no matter what the task was. I was fortunate and worked with Neil for many years both at Thompsons and now at SGS. He was one of the many people (at Thompsons ) who taught me the things that make me successful in what I do today both at work and life in general. Neil always had a good story to tell, was punctual, dedicated and took pride in his work- never felt he was too old to learn and open to trying anything.
He will be missed. May the happy times and good memories help you in the days to come.
Manny
Denean & Alan Renning
Dear Sue and the McAllister Family,
We were very saddened to hear of Neil’s passing. I had the privilege to work with Neil for several years before his retirement. He was a wealth of knowledge and had a kind heart. He talked about all of his kids and grandkids often. Always had great visits when he came to see everyone at Thompsons. He will be greatly missed! Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Bob and Carol johnston
Sue and family. We were very saddened to hear about Neil. He will be greatly missed by family and friends
Mark & Glenda Chaput
Truly troubled to hear of Neil’s passing . I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Neil in the scale room at HDC. He was truly inspirational and had a great work ethic. Neil was always great to lend a helping hand and volunteer his help. He will be sadly missed. Condolences to you Sue and the McAllister family .
Liz Campbell
Sue and all the McAllister Family
I was so saddened to hear of Neils’ passing. He was a great guy, I worked with him for a long time.
We enjoyed many conversations and many laughs. I will miss his visits.
Thinking of you in the days ahead, keep his memory close .
Sincerely with sympathy and hugs
Liz Campbell
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Sue & All of Neil’s Family
We where saddened to hear of Neil’s passing.. He was such a nice Happy go lucky guy who always had a Smile on his face. He will be Missed in our Community. Thinking of you All.
Kathy Ham (Smith)
Dear Susan. I was shocked to hear of Neil’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you All. I am so sorry I will not be able to be with you on Saturday but I will be thinking of you all.
Please also give my condolences to Dale and tell him I will also be thinking of him.
Love Kathy
Sharon Soldan
I wish to express my sincerest sympathy to Sue and to the McAllister family.
George and Sue Wilson
Sue and McAllister family, You have our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Neil. Thinking of you at this sad time. Hugs and prayers sent.George and Sue Wilson
Luke & Vaila Baehnisch
Thinking of you Sue and Neil’s entire family, friends and community. We were stunned to hear the news. Neil always had a smile on his face and always made an effort to say Hello when he saw you. So sorry for your loss
Luke & Vaila Baehnisch
Katharine McEwen
I was very saddened to hear about Neil. He was a friend for many years and such a wonderful spirit. He was a walking encyclopedia and very well read, and a wonderful conversationalist. My condolences Sue, and to all of his family. He was so proud of all of his children. He will be missed by many.
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Sue & all of Neil’s family,
Brad & I send our deepest sympathies in the passing of Neil. Keeping you in our thoughts in the difficult days ahead.
Brad & Anne
Karen McLellan
Sue, My heartfelt condolences to you. Hold those happy times close to your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Becci (Farquhar) Horton
My deepest condolences to the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Sue, so sorry to hear of Neil”s padding you are in our thoughts and prayers
Sharon & Al Brokenshire
Donna Perry
Sue and Neil’s family. So terribly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thought’s and prayers at this sad time.
With deepest sympathy Donna Perry
Sharon Fry
We were so saddened to hear of Neil’s death. We had many good visits, games of cards, and lots of laughs over the years. I will miss him coming to Port Loring and the island.
Rollie and Sharon Fry
Rick Elliott
Sue and the McAlliSTER fAMILY
My sincerest condolences to you all with your sudden loss of Neil
Rick Elliott
Rick & Barb Ingram
We are so sorry Sue to hear of Neil’s sudden passing. He was such a interesting man and enjoyable to be around. Rick enjoyed many working years together with Neil. He was a great friend and will be surely missed by many. You will be in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jim and Linda Ferguson and Family.
Neil’s smile and enthusiastic zest for life will certainly be missed in our community. He truly was a great guy!
Our sincere condolences to all.
Carol Somerville
McCallister Family:
My sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of Neil.
Always smiling and time for a conversation whenever our paths crossed. A very proud Dad and rightly so!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Warm Regards,
Carol Somerville
Steve and Kim Baynham
Steve and Kim Baynham would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the McAllister family. May your memoires give you comfort
Bill and Linda Soldan
Our sincere sympathy to Neil’s children and grandchildren for the loss of a wonderful loving Father & Grandfather. Neil will be missed.
Sue, we are so sorry to hear this news and know that you will miss Neil very much.
Please know that you are in our thoughts. R.I.P. Neil
Jillian Collings
My sincere condolences to the entire McAllister family. His memory will live on in his community, his children, and especially grandchildren. He will be very missed. A “huge” loss for the entire community. Much love and respect.
Jillian Collings
Marilyn Kenda
Sue I am so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Anne & Ted Kernick
Sue….
We were very sorry to hear of Neil’ s death.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Ray and Judy Mills
To all those who surrounded Neil with your love, family and friends – Please accept our deepest sympathy. Neil was a long time neighbour and friend of our family. He was a hard worker but always had a smile on his face whenever you met him. He helped to raise four wonderful children who have gone on to become great people. The last time I met Neil we chatted briefly about each of his children and where they were and you could feel the pride in his voice. Although he was taken way too soon, he has left a beautiful legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you remember him and recall special times with him. God Bless.
Julia McLaren (Merner)
My sincerest sympathy to the entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Aldeen Skinner
To all of Neils family
M y sincere sympathy to everyone on the death of Neil.I am sure his Uncle Sam will be there to greet him.R.I.P.Aunt Aldeen Skinner.
Dianne Skinner
To All of Neil ‘s families So Sorry on your loss of Neil. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Susan Windle
Neil was a great citizen , volunteer and friend of his community. Fond memories of his visits to the Library and the help during the renovations to it. To Sue…so sorry for your loss. he will be missed .
Joan Finkbeiner
Sue and Neil family. Sorry to hear about his passing my condolences to all. I will miss him at solo nights at the
Hensall legion. Treasure all the memories you have. Joan Finkbeiner
Lorne and Barbl
Our condolence to all family members, sorry Sue for your loss. Thinking of you all through this difficult time. May memories over the years help you all, he was a great guy.
Going to miss you Neil
Milt & Barb Dietrich
We are very sorry for Neil’s sudden passing. We’ve known Neil and his family for many years and will miss his friendly face at cards at the Legion and wherever we would see him. We are thinking of you at this time.
Kim Dixon
My deepest sympathies to Neil’s family and friends. A great loss to our community.
Larry and Donna Shapton
Dear Sue and McAllister family, We were saddened to hear of Neil’s passing and want to offer our deepest sympathies…. Most Sincerely, Larry and Donna Shapton
Steve McAllister
A strong and great man. Very humble grand man. You will be missed and remembered for the love and friendship that you have given. Most proud to be a McAllister! Uncle Neil, love ya!
Julie Gray
My sincerest sympathies.
Neil will be so missed. Such a wonderful man❤
Jessica Baynham
Dale and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Although it has been s few years since we have last seen each other please accept my sincere condolences. I am sending you and your family
Love and strength during this difficult time
My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead xo
Dave Grundy & Shirley Smith
Sue, Shirley and I were so shocked and saddened to learn of Neil’s sudden passing. We always enjoyed his company and conversations at the Hensall Legion. He truly was a real gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his children. Neil will, sadly, be missed by everyone that had the privilege of meeting and knowing him.
Dave & Shirley
Jed Schmidt
Family and friends of Neil, l offer my sincere condolences to you on your loss of a truly wonderful man. I’ve known Neil for the past 23 years through the Hensall solo club. He was always cheerful and friendly. And a great volunteer. He will be greatly missed by all. My prayers are with you. Sincerely. Jed Schmidt.
Peter and Patti Welsh
Patti and I were sorry to hear about Neil.
Karen Dickins and Bill Heather
Sue, our deepest condolences to you and Neil’s family. Words cannot express our shock about hearing of Neil’s passing. What a guy he was, firstly as a neighbour and secondly as a friend and community volunteer, always the first to help out. Will be missed by many. Cherish your memories, they will carry you through these tough days.
Ashley
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Neil was a happy man with a contagious laugh. I’ll never forget him and he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies are with you during these tough times.
Brett & Emilie Lammie
So sorry to hear of the passing of Neil. Condolences to the extended McAllister family. Cherish the many memories you have.
George and Elaine Keller
Our deepest sympathy to the McAllister family and Sue. He will certainly be missed.
Caroline Peterson
Sue, to you and the family we offer our heartfelt condolences. We are still shocked and deeply saddened by the news. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you all.
Caroline, Glenn, Malcolm and Anna
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the McAllister family: sorry to learn of Neil’s passing.
He was a credit to Hensall and area, he loved his work and community, especially the Kinsmen Club.
Cindy Taylor
My condolences to the McAllster family. Everyone will always remember Neil’s smile and his friendly attitude. He always had time to stop and chat for awhile if he meant you on the street. He will be sadly missed by everyone.
Marlene Ingram
So sorry for your loss
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our prayers and sympathy to Sue and the McAllister family
Ruth Stuart
To Sue and Neil’s family. So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers be with you all in this difficult time. Hugs
Evelyn Vincent
Sue
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Neil was a good man and will be missed
Thompson
We were sorry to learn of Neils’ death. We know all will have fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McAllister Family at this time. Don and Ann Thompson.
Susan Pushelberg
Sue and Neil’s family , we are so shocked and saddened by Neil’s passing. He was such a nice guy. We didn’t know him very well but I know he made my cousin happy, Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kathie Neilands
Our hearts are deeply saddened. Neil was a good friend and we will miss him greatly. Our condolences to Sue Riley, Tim, Bryan, Peter, Sarah, Christian and Sue McAllister.
Tom & Kathie Neilands
Karen & Randy Stanlake
Sue, we are in such shock of the news. He was such a great guy. His sense of humour was loved by all.
I hope you and the family can soon to your grief into the best celebration of his life.
We are certain you will find comfort in the many stories from friends and loved ones. I will miss running into him at the post office and just walking in town.
Please accept our sincerest condolence.
Hugs to all.
Stephanie Hovius
Sue and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Bob Vandeworp and Stephanie Hovius
Rhonda Lightfoot
Sending my condolences to everyone. Hugs to all.
Mary & John Elder
Dear Sue; So very sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. He has been a dear friend ever since our first days at SHDHS. In later years we certainly enjoyed the times at all the Co-op functions. May all the good memories guide you through the days ahead. Mary & John Elder, Iron Bridge.
Wayne Scotchmer
I am so very sorry to hear about Neil’s sudden passing. Neil joined us regularly on our “Guy Weekends” up north to hang out and open up the cottage in the spring. We had lots of laughs and some great games of Euchre. I am really going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Nancy and Mel Whiting
Sue we were shocked at the sudden passing of Neil. You will miss him terribly and our hearts are with you at this difficult time. He was a good friend of Mel’s ever since they were little, although when people get older and have families they don’t seem to see others as often as they would like. Neil and yourself were always at family functions together and it was great to see you. I will miss his hugs and the jokes and stories he had to tell me when we were together. Rest in Peace Neil.
To Sarah, Tim Peter and Bryan and your children our heartfelt sympathy. You will cherish his memory for a lifetime. He spoke of you all with love and kindness and filled us in your lives whenever we saw him. God Bless all of you in such a difficult time.
Nancy and Mel
Stephanie Dougall
Every morning I would look forward to Neil coming into the Hensall post office to pick up the mail for HDC. He always had a smile on his face and a friendly word to say. He was always interested in what was happening in our lives. I loved listening to his stories! I am so sad to hear of his passing and want to wish my sincerest condolences to Sue and to Neil’s family of whom he spoke of often.
Shirley Erb
To Sue and all of Neil’s family
My thought and prayers are with you.