Robert O'Neill Obituary - Brighton, Ontario

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In Memory of

Robert Anthony
O'Neill

1932 - 2016

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Rushnell Funeral Homes Inc.
130 Main Street West
Brighton, Ontario
CANADA
K0K 1H0

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Life Story for Robert Anthony O'Neill

O’NEILL, Robert Anthony. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, February 13, 2016, in his 85th year. Bob was the beloved husband of Catherine (Gleason) for 61 years. Faithful son of the late Thomas O’Neill and the late Grace (Barnes). Loving brother of the late Doreen Kennedy (Art) and the late Kenneth O’Neill. Amazing father of Michael O’Neill (Lori Zucchiatti) of Toronto, Rosemary O’Neill (late Gilles Coulombe) of Cobourg and Anne Riall (Mike Storoniak) of Aurora. Treasured Papa of grandchildren Christine (Chris Mason), Matthew (Brittney Lodewyks) and Christopher, great-grandchildren Deshaun, Kamryn and Ty and dear brother-in-law of Joseph Gleason (Muriel). Bob was a highly respected teacher and then superintendent at the Metropolitan Separate School Board (M.S.S.B.). Upon retirement he thoroughly enjoyed farm life in Brighton and his active membership in the Knights of Columbus. His many interests included reading, travelling, playing tennis and trying to play golf. Above all, Bob was an avid storyteller and never missed an opportunity to entertain his family and many friends. The family welcomes friends to visit the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-475-2121) on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Brighton on Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow, with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, 305 Erskine Avenue, Toronto on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016at 1 o'clock. A reception will follow at Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue, Toronto at 2 o'clock. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace or the Holy Angels Catholic Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.

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