MACNEILL, JOHN E.

John Ernest Macneill, age 86 of Cavendish passed away Thursday April 7, 2017 from dementia in The Atlantic

Baptist Nursing Home, Charlottetown. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Jennie (Moore). Daughters Sylvia Ostridge (Carl), Elizabeth Orr (Gordon). Sons Robert (JoAnne Caza) , David (Laurie Carruthers). Grandchildren Jason, Hayley, Jennie Ellen, Megan, Kayla, John Ross, Michael. Great Grandchild Charlotte as well as the Lowther family. Nieces, nephews, in laws and many friends. A quiet gentle man who took great pride in his children, his grandchildren and most especially his much loved wife Jennie. He tended the Macneill Homestead with tender loving care and careful attention to every detail. His life long service and commitment to his church and community was just a part of who he was. He took a great pleasure driving the school bus, enjoying the students he delivered safely to school and back each day for twenty-five years. He loved hockey whether it was coaching, playing or watching. Many enjoyable hours were spent on a pond or at the rink with his family and friends. A humble man, an honest man, loving husband, wonderful father and a loyal friend. He will be missed. Visitation at Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, on Wednesday, April 12th from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, April 13th at 2:30 p.m., in Cavendish United Church. Interment in the Cavendish Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Cavendish Community Cemetery, Cavendish United Church or Alzheimer/Dementia Society of PEI.