MacNEIL, JOHN EDWARD - July 12, 1960 - September 9, 2011 - John “Johnny” MacNeil passed away tragically in Calgary on Friday, September 9, 2011 at the age of 51. Johnny was born in Werl, Germany and grew up in New Brunswick and moved West, but he always kept a part of his heart in NB. Johnny enjoyed bikes, karate, swords, playing chess and darts, hockey and hunting. Johnny is survived by his mother Catherine (Kay) MacNeil (nee Donovan) and his step Dad Art Tompkins, sons J.J. MacNeil, Addison and Zane; granddaughter Danica; sisters Cathy Swift (Kerry) and their children Adam (and son Harley) and Dean of Calgary, Darlene Gorman (Mike) and their children Josh, Paris and Ajsha of Kelowna, B.C., Krista Hobday (Larry) and their children Darien and Drew of Victoria, B.C.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in the Maritimes and across the country, and many dear friends in Oromocto and Calgary. Johnny was predeceased by his father John (Jack) MacNeil in 1984.
Funeral service was held September 13, 2011 in Calgary at 2:30P.M. In lieu of flowers a tribute may be made to The Canadian Institute for the Blind in Johnny’s memory. Rest in Peace my wonderful son.