Daniel Frederick Neylan

In loving memory of Daniel Frederick Neylan of Midland, Ontario, who died peacefully at the age of 90 on June 15, 2015 at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto. Danny is survived by his wife, Pat Neylan (nee Parkinson) and his children, Tracy Fitzmaurice (Michael) and Michael Neylan (Jennifer Usatis). Much loved "Opa" to Connor, Rowan, Sophie and Ben. A combat veteran of WWII, Danny was a soldier in the 1st Canadian Army, 1st Brigade, Second Field Regiment, R.C.A., who fought in Italy, Germany and the liberation of Holland. First to volunteer, last to complain. An avid sportsman and a passionate skier, Danny was a founding shareholder of Osler Bluff Ski Club and an inspiration to generations of skiers that followed. As a graduate of the University of Toronto, his hallmark kindness, humour and generosity of spirit endeared him to all who knew him throughout his business career as a sales and marketing executive. His life was marked by a legacy of sacrifice in the service of others, his peace well earned. He always answered the Call. Godspeed Gunner Neylan. A celebration of his life will be held at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club at 141 Wilson Ave., Toronto, on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family family (link: http://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=honour-support-canada-war-veterans)