Passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Lions Gate Hospital. He is survived by sons Greg (Julie) and Brent (Donna), grandsons Brandon (Brianna), Nathan and Jeffrey, granddaughters Brittany (Saif) and Amber. Neil was 86 years old and born in Abbotsford, BC in 1930. With his parents, Hugh and Nina and sister, Relda, they moved to East Vancouver when Neil was young. He attended Brittania Secondary School prior to working on a commercial dragger (fishboat). His love of cars led him into automotive work where he became a licensed mechanic specializing in automatic transmissions. He doubled as a volunteer fireman serving his community of Lynn Valley, BC. Neil and Corinne raised their family there, where he passed his love of football, rugby, baseball, fishing, hiking and skiing on to his sons. He especially loved the Ex-Brit RFC for whom he had played. He was service manager at Taylormotive for many years, a job which he did with pride. In his retirement years he enjoyed repairing bicycles and friends’ cars. He had many dear friends, too many to mention. Dad, we love you and you will be missed beyond measure. Until we meet again, we know you watch over us. A Celebration of Neil’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at First Memorial Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC.
