Mr. Donald Blair McNeil

By: Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak

At the funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on his tombstone

From the beginning to the end

He noted first came the date of his birth

And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all

Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time

That he spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved him

Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;

The cars, the house, the cash,

What matters is how we live and love

And how we spend our dash.

Lovingly Remembered Always By Linda

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MCNEIL, Donald Blair

Passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2010 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Linda. Sadly missed by brother Frank McMullin (Francis) and sister-in-law Colleen Narhorniak (Jim). Predeceased by sister Catharine Ann Smith, sister-in-law Patricia Keogan (John), brother-in-law Ken Johnston (Marlene). Don was a lover of his family, golf and long conversations. Visitation at Trull Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 1111 Danforth Ave., Toronto on Tuesday, November 16 from 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Don's Life will be on Wednesday, November 17 at 11 a.m. in our chapel. Interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Donations may be made in Don's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be made at www.trullfuneralsdanforth.com