Neil Robert Wilkinson passed away peacefully on April 15, 2011 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia at the age of 81 years. Neil was born in Leduc, Alberta on April 1, 1930, the eldest child to Edmund and Dorothy. Neil is survived by 5 siblings, Joan, Joyce (Bill), Doreen (Herman), Alan, and Donna (Ron) all whom reside in Alberta. Neil retired to Nova Scotia after a long and successful career with the Bank of Montreal which took him from Leduc to Calgary, Alberta, Frobisher Bay in the Northwest Territories and on to Montreal, Quebec. Neil was an avid gardener and he lived a quiet life in a small cottage where he could spend his time reading and tending to his gardens. Neil had a quick wit, keen mind and a creative spirit. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service as per Neil’s wishes. Donations may be made to any charity in his memory. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Karen Gehue
May 12, 2011 at 9:28 amDear Doreen and Family,
I was so very sad to hear of Neil’s recent passing. Neil was a very quiet man who mostly kept to himself. He enjoyed the simplest things in life and didn’t require the luxuries that most need or dream of.
Several or so years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Neil and became friends with him. My son and I enjoyed many of his great stories of when he worked with the Bank of Montreal to his travels. He often enjoyed showing us family pictures of days gone by and pictures of his flower gardens that brought him great pride and joy!
I will truly miss his wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile! But at the same time I am so very blessed to have the wonderful memories of our drives along the sea shore, and special suppers we were able to share with Neil.
“Until we meet again, Rest in Peace my dear friend”.
janie langille
May 13, 2011 at 1:26 pmsorry to hear about neils passing my prayers and thoughts are with the family god bless you all