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Milton Addison Neil

Milton Addison Neil

Born In: Canada

Passed in: Canada

Neil, Milton "Addison" - 82, Truro, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Noel, Hants Co. on April 14, 1928, he was a son of the late Albert and Mildred (Brunt) Neil. Addison is survived by daughter, Kathy (Peter) Christensen; son, Douglas (Nancy Lynn) Neil; grandson, Joshua Christensen and granddaughter, Danielle Christensen; brothers, Douglas, Gordon and Allen; sister, Isabel Pratt, Lower Sackville, NS. He was predeceased by brothers, Wilfred, Charles, Elgin, Graham, Willis, Garfield , Robert and Mosher; sisters, Annie and Priscilla; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a very close and loving friend, Earlene Barrett and her children, John, Kevin, Jennifer and their families. Addison served in the regular armed forces. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro for 35 years. He was associated with the late Gordon Creelman, South Branch as farm manager for 10 years and he was grocery manager at Ryan's IGA, Truro for 26 years retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Maritime Fiddler's Association and an active member of the Hub Town Fiddlers. The group has played for many private parties and nursing homes. He was a member of the Good Times Senior Citizen Club since 1991, president from 1992-1995, past president and he also served on many committees. He enjoyed bowling with the Tuesday morning Men's League and was a member and elder of South Branch United Church. In accordance with Addison's wishes, there will be a public visitation on Thursday, October 7th, 7-9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Addison's memory may be made to the Watson Cemetery Company, the Victorian Order of Nurses or the Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation. Interment in Watson Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com

 

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