Robin E. MACNEILL

MACNEILL, ROBIN E Robin E. MacNeill, formerly of Barrie ON and recently of Fredericton NB, died peacefully at home, 60 Fairview Dr in Fredericton NB, on the 31st day of March 2005 at the age of 59, following a brief and valiant struggle with cancer. Robin was born Aug 23, 1945 in Moncton, NB and was the second son of Henry MacNeill and Hazel (Drury) MacNeill. He grew up in Ontario and graduated from high school in Thetford Mines, QC in 1964. He loved the outdoors and was very active all his life. He was predeceased by his infant son Jeffrey MacNeill. He is survived by his common-law wife Sharon Hicks of Fredericton NB, and two sons, James (MacNeill) Adams of Bathurst NB and Aaron MacNeill (Cathy) of Toronto, ON. Also survived by his parents of Barrie, ON; three brothers, Dennis MacNeill (Nora) of Simcoe, ON, Timothy MacNeill and John MacNeill (Cindy) of Barrie, ON; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, many cousins and their families; step-daughter Heather (Fyffe) Dunham (Brian Sullivan) of Dundas, On, Iain Fyffe (Alyson) of Fredericton NB, and Graham Fyffe (Lingke) of Montreal, PQ and step-grandchildren David Dunham, Abigail Fyffe and Caleb Fyffe. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service at the request of the deceased. Any donations may be made in memoriam through Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB www.bishopsfuneralhome.com, to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice. Robin's parting words to all "When you find yourself up to your neck in the middle of the swamp, surrounded by alligators, don't forget your job is to cut the trees." [Daily Gleaner]