Peacefully, with family by his side, at the Mitchell Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 of Lucan Biddulph at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Grose) O’Neil for over 57 years. Dear father of Brian and Amanda O’Neil of Lucan. Proud Poppe of Jake O’Neil and Danielle Steven, and Joe and Taylor O’Neil. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Barb O’Neil, Lois VanGeel, Marlene O’Neil, Marg and Greg Meyers, and Gwen Grose. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Merna (Hodgins) O’Neil, parents-in-law Hilson and May (Hodgins) Grose, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Calvin and Marjorie Grose, Charles Grose, Audrey and Hamilton Hodgins, and Carl VanGeel.
Don was born in Biddulph Township and was a proud farmer and supporter of the local community all his life. Special thank you to the Mitchell Nursing Home for their care and compassion over the last 2 months.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Sunday, November 7th, from 1-4 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 8th at 11 AM with Rev. Allan Livingstone officiating. Interment in Birr Anglican Cemetery. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation and/or the service; please click “Register Now” below to register.
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Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Jim and Helen Hearn
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda, Jake and Joe,
Our sincere sympathy to all of Don’s loved ones. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and will be fondly remembered.
Jim and Helen
Alex and Debbie Hyde
\our sincere condolences to you and your family Phillis. May you find peace and comfort during this time of sadness.
Leroy and April Bryan
Dear Phyllis and family,
We were saddened to hear of Don’s passing. We have many memories of his support and involvement in the community
Our sincere sympathy,
Elizabeth and John White
Phyllis and family,
Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bob and Nancy Manning
Phyllis and family: Sorry to read about Don’s passing. He will be missed by many people. Treasure all your family memories in the days and weeks ahead.
Marian Smibert
We were sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through these dark days ahead. Ivah and Marian Smibert
Sheila Hodgins
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
Ronald McRae
Dear Phyllis, Brian and family,
Please forgive my late attention to Don’s passing. I really enjoyed working with Don on Pork Producers and at the Ilderton Fair. He always had a smile and a positive attitude. His pride in his family at fair time was obvious.
His community will miss him as well.
Thinking of you this day.
Ron & Linda McRae
Linda and Dave Smith
Phyllis and family
Sincere sympathies to you all, on Don’s passing. He was a friendly kind of guy who always said hello and had time to chat. His presence in the Church and community will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Mike and Leanne
We were sorry to hear of Dons passing. He will be greatly missed by the community. Know we are thinking if you all at this time
Mike, Leanne Thompson
and family
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Dear Phyllis and family-
So very sorry to hear the news about Don. He was a devoted community member who will always be remembered fondly. I hope he’s up there watching livestock and gazing at beautiful pastures.
With sympathy,
Shannon O’Shea Ross
Ivan Coulthard
Our thoughts are with all of you on this sunny fall morning. Anne and I were always fond of Donald’s friendly smile. Easy to engage in conversation. We miss him.
Ferlin Sovereign
Don was a huge part of our Lucan community, I loved chatting with Don when the opportunity would show itself .
Please offer our condolence to the O’Neil family from the Sovereign family of Brinsley
Julie and Ferlin
Jim and Marian REITH
Our caring thoughts are with you, Phyllis and your family. Many wonderful times to remember.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Phyllis and family. Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
George and Jeanett Wood
Dear Phyllis and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Dons passing. He was such a pleasant man,always had time for a chat,and always such a hard worker,and so much fun at the church suppers.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
George and Jeanett Wood.
Rose Geraghty
Dear Lois and family, We hold you in our hearts with the passing of your brother,Don.
Rose and John Geraghty
Janet Bumstead
Phyllis and family,
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. His cheery disposition and gift of conversation will be missed by all who knew him. I hope that your good memories help you in the days going forward.
Peggy O'Neil
Dear Phylis, Brian, and the whole gang. Well…it is the end of a wonderful era for sure. Such fond memories of the O’Neil picnics–food as far as the eye could see, wheel barrel races, proud farmers, and laughing out loud before text messages ever existed. My dad thought a lot of Don (which is really saying something!) as did we all. I am thinking of each of you during this sad time. Please take care of each other. Sincerely, Peggy
Lorna & Sam
Our condolences, Aunt Phyllis, Brian, Amanda, and family Thinking of you at this time.
Sue McCullough
Dear Phyllis, Brian, Amanda & family,
My most sincere condolences to you at this very sad time. Don was a remarkable man and it was a privilege to have known him. I pray for God’s blessing to be with all of you through this time of change in your lives.
Most sincerely,
Rev. Sue+
Scott Denomy
Dear Phyllis, Brian, Amanda, Jake and Joey, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing, he was always a pleasure before or after a hockey game or wherever I ran into him and always offered up his opinion on hockey or life. Keeping you close at this time.
June (Manning) Nussey
Phyllis and family,
I was sorry to read of Don’s passing. He was a wonderful agricultural advocate.
May your memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Welch
Sincere sympathy to Phyllis and family. Thinking of you with love.
Elizabeth Welch
Jack & Dana Garrett
Our heartfelt condolences to Phyllis and the O’Neil family at the passing of their beloved Don.
Jack & I have known the family for many years & always remember Don’s big friendly smile every time we met. He will be deeply missed by the whole community.
Jack & Dana Garrett
Kelly O’Neil
To All of Don’s family
Thinking of all you at this difficult time . Sending my condolences.
Kelly O’Neil
Michael & Kerry Mastrandrea
Our deepest condolences to your family
Gord and Brenda Moon
Phyllis,and family, ,
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing, He will be remembered fondly for his friendly chats and warm smile. You are all in our thoughts.
Brenda, William, & Charlotte Hawkins & Tom Ryan & Kathleen Woodburn (Ryan)
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda, Jake, Joe and Family;
Don was a wonderful neighbour and friend to the Ryan Family – Tom and sister Kathleen. They shared lots of memories they had with me about Don growing up. Thinking of you all.
We are also sending our sincere condolences to you all as well.
Paul & Judi Lankin
Phyllis, Brian and Amanda and family
Deepest condolences on the loss of Don (dad) .
He will always be in your hearts. Cherish all the good times and wonderful memories.
Paul and Judi Lankin
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Don,s passing. We will miss our visits and farmer talks with Don. He was a great guy and will surely be missed by all. Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
Harold and Margaret Saunders
Don was a great neighbour. Always smiling and willing to lend a hand. We shall treasure his memory. Love to you all.
Joyce Sovereign
Phyllis,Brian ,Amanda and grandsons
I send each one of you my sincere sympathy at this hard time .Don always greeted you with a beautiful smile and chat .It is difficult to say this final goodbye ,but for Dons sake ,l think it is good he is at rest now .May God comfort you all in the days and months ahead l
Pamela Moor
Dear Phyllis and family. We are so sorry to hear of Son’s passing. Cherish the great times and all the memories you had over the years. Don will forever live in your hearts. 💕 Ken and Pamela Moor.
Jack and Flo Park
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He always had a smile and a handshake
Sincere Condolences Jack and Flo Park
Gary and Geraldine Parsons
Dear Phyllis and family we offer our condolences on the passing of Don. He was a dear neighbour and will be greatly missed. May you find peace in your memories.
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Pete, Jackie & Tracey
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy .
Don was community minded and always had time to chat. Cherish your memories.
Hoping that each new day will bring you comfort and peace.
Carol
Condolences to the whole O’Neil family
Dan and Carol Sloetjes
Alfred and Cynthia Watts
Phyllis and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, he always took the time to have a chat.
Gary Raymond and Shelley Reynolds
Phyllis and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will keep you in our prayers.
Don and Judy Squire
Dear Phyllis and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Don’s hearty handshake and inquiries about the farm will be missed by many
in our community.
Don and Judy
Coreen and Bob Davis
Phyllis, we are very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He will be greatly missed at church and in the community. We are thinking of you and sending our prayers.
Bev. Oneil
Dear Phyllis,Brian and family.my deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.cherish the memories hold them close to your heart.
Edythe Mcpherson
Sorry to hear about Don’s passing. May your memories be filled with love and laughter. Blessing and prayers.
Edythe McPherson
Lorraine Blackwell
Aunt Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Don and will remember his friendly smile from many Grose Christmases.
Lorraine Blackwell, Rob Johnson, and Terran and Rowan.
Hans and Marie Ewald
Dear Phyllis ,Brian ,Amanda and family Our most sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time .We will always remember Don as very friendly with a big smile and always ready to help at any time .
Sincerely Marie and Hans Ewald
Ken Payne
Phyllis and Family
although we haven’t seen each other for awhile, memories from the past will never be forgotton.
The Kelly Family
May the love, smile, and memories of Uncle Don bring you comfort. Sending our thoughts and prayers. Love from Matt, Julie, Beth, and Emma.
Alan Hodgins and family
Phyllis amd family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Don.
Wayne and Judy Worrall
Our condolence to Phyllis and Family . Don was someone that always had a smile on his face and easy to talk with he will be missed by everyone .
Ruth and Cliff Dickie
My sincere sympathy to you, Phyllis, and all the family.
Pat & Cora Ryan
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda & Family,
Sending our sincere sympathy and condolences at this difficult time.
Sharon Hodgins
Phyllis and family.
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Remember all the good times.
Gord & Joanne Hardy
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda, and family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May he rest in peace.
Bev and Barbara Shipley
Dear Phyllis, Brian and Amanda
We were so sorry to read of Don’s passing. Don always greeted you with a smile and always had time to chat. That was a gift that he gave to everyone. May you be reminded in the months to come of many many memories that you have shared over the past years. They may bring a tear or a smile or both,, but they are all part of Don’s legacy .
May God bless you with a deep peace and comfort.. Withy sympathy – Bev and Barb
Nancy Flanigan
To the family, friends and relatives of Don Our Sincere Condolences
Bob and Nancy Flanigan
Marlene Marshall
Phyllis and family
So sorry to read of Don’s passing. My deepest sympathy is with you at this time difficult time. Cherish all your happy memories.
Gerald and Sharon Kodde
We remember Don as a willing volunteer mostly with the Middlesex County Pork Producers. Our sincere condolences to the whole O’Neil family.
Ronald Bender
Dear Phyllis and family
Our deepest sympathy are with you and all your family at this difficult time.
He will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Gerber
Dear Phyllis and family
Sending my deepest condolences for your loss.
Enjoyed meeting Don at Lucan Recreational Centre for exercise classes.
Sue Gerber
Elaine Oneil
Phyllis and family
My deepest condolences. Don was always so friendly. He will be missed.
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sincere sympathies to Phyllis and family.
John & Katherine McNaughton
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and Family
So sorry to read of Don’s passing, always had time for a great visit.
May your fond memories help you in the days to come.
Sincere Condolences to all of you.
John & Katherine McNaughton
Joyce Garrett
Brian, Amanda and family
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
A great community man, he will be missed.
Cherish the happy memories
Bill & Joyce Garrett
Keith and Liz Selves
Phyllis and family! I am sorry to hear about your loss. Don was a great guy, and I have many good memories of junior farmers days.
Nancy Payne and Mike Hosier
Dear Phyllis and family
Our deepest sympathy are with you and all your family at this difficult time.
He will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Phyllis
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold tight to your memories for comfort and lean on family and friends for strength.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Glenn & Sue Rollings
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Don. He was always by Phyllis’ side at the church suppers doing whatever needed to be done. Loved his smile, hunour and the ability to chat with everyone. He will be missed. Glenn & Sue Rollings
Margaret Watt
Phyllis and Family
My Sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Margaret Watt
Brian and Sharon Haskett
Phyllis and Family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kirk Baines
Phyllis and Family,
Very sorry to hear of Don’s passing , he was a great person and has left a legacy to be proud of. He will be missed.
With love
Kirk Baines
Brenda and Gerald Lenders
Dear Phyllis and family,
I am sorry and saddened to read of Don’s passing. Don was always such a nice man and a real pleasure to talk to. I will miss seeing and chatting with him at the Ilderton Fair.
Sending condolences to all of you.
Donna Bruckbauer
Condolences to Phyllis and family. While I didn’t know Don for too long, he always greeted me with a cheery good morning at Holy Trinity. Cherish your memories of Don
Nick and Catherine
Phyllis and Brian & Family . Rest assured that Don is at peace. He is no longer frustrated at his loss of ability. He will be missed by many as he always made a point of speaking to everyone..Our prayers are with you.
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I will always remember his beautiful, kind smile. He was always a pleasure to chat with. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Keep your memories close now and in the future.
God’s peace be with you all🙏.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Phyllis,
We’re so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Murray and Edith Yeo
Phyllis and Family
Very sorry to read of Don’s passing. You all have made many memories to help you get through this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Phyllis , Brian, Amanda & Family
We are so Sorry to here of Don’s passing, Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
John & Mary Walls
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda & Family;
Thinking of everyone at this sad time. Don was such a friendly person and always ready for a good conversation. He was a great supporter of his community.
Dorothy Revington
Phyllis and Families,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Don will be greatly missed.
Our church and community has lost another staunch supporter .
God is our strength in times of sorrow.
Lisa Phillips
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s loss. He always had a nice word to say and so supportive of Phyllis
My thought are with you Phyllis, your family and friends.
Alanna
Phyllis and Family.
Our sincerest condolences.
Jim and I enjoyed seeing and chatting with Don at church.
Thinking of you.
Jimmy and Alanna Hosking
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy Brian and Amanda.
TIM RYAN
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family:
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing, sincere condolences to to all.
Always a wave and lots of great chats with Don over the years,
We could always hear how the chores or harvest was going from from the house on #7.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you.
Tim
Laura Hudson
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Laura Hudson.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Phyllis and family
Our sincere sympathy and condolences on Don’s passing. Cherish all the memories and good times.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Evelyne Rollings
Phyllis and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Don always had a friendly smile and a cheerful hello.
Memories will help you get through the days .
Evelyne Rollings
Joan Scott
Phyllis and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Don you have my sympathy
Deb and Rob Andrews
Phyllis and family
Sending our condolences your way.
Don was a friendly person and hard working farmer who loved and supported his community.
A life well lived. Cherish those memories.
William and Helen Delorme
William and Helen
Phylis, Brian, Amanda and Family
So sorry our condolences to family ..
Don will be missed in the neighbourhood and church.
Our thoughts prayers are with you at this difficult time .
Deb and Rob Andrews
Phyllis and family
Sending our condolences your way.
Don was a friendly person and hard working farmer who loved and supported his community.
A life well lived. Cherish those memories.
Harry & Judy
Phyllis and family, please accept our deepest condolences for you loss.
Harry & Judy Bond
Ilderton Agricultural Society
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda & Family;
Don was a great supporter and volunteer of the Ilderton Fair. Always a friendly smile. Our deepest condolences to everyone.
Evelyn Mask (nee Hodgins)
Phyllis and familys so sorry for your loss. I will be in touch. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Have a lot of good memories
Karen M Zelch
Phyllis, Brian and Amanda. I remember Don from large ONeil family events, his smile and laugh were contagious. So sorry for your loss. We will pray for you.
Dave and Joan Goddard
Phyllis and Family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Terrie and Kirk shaw
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda, Jake & Danielle, Joe & Taylor
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sending love and prayers.
Terrie Kirk Jamie Genna and Mark Shaw
Carolyn O’Neil
Phyllis, Brian and Amanda and family.. I’m so sorry for your loss! He always was so cheerful and friendly and made time to chat! He was an amazing man.
Marg Mason & Gary Lewis
It was with sadness and regrets that we learned of Don’s passing. He will be missed by his family and by the farming community he supported and where he lived. Our sympathy goes out to Phyllis and Brian, and to his entire family.
Marg Mason (nee Hodgins) and Gary Lewis
Doreen Garrett
My sympathy to Phyllis, Brian and all of Don’s family. As I do, you will share many endearing memories of a wonderful husband. father, farmer and friend. How many wonderful times we shared over the years. I treasure those occasions and recall them fondly.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Phyllis & Family
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing l always enjoyed talking with him .He always had time to visit. Our thoughts are prayers are with you at this difficult time
Dale Cook
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family:
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing, my sincere condolences to to all.
Dale&Linda Froats
Phyllis, Brian, Amanda and family, we are sending our sympathy to you folks at this time of loss. Don will always be remembered by us as a prominent farmer, community supporter and a friendly neighbour.
Helen A Ryan
Phyllis and family:
A great guy with a sense of humour, that was Don! He is sure to be missed: but he is never really gone. Tend to each other and smiles and happy memories will surface.
RIP Don
Nancy Mills
Phyllis and family
So sorry for your loss
Don will truly be missed in the community He always took the extra time to say hello when ever I met him