In the early hours of Saturday February 26th, John Donovan (Jack) O’Neil passed away peacefully at the Golden Door Care Home in the Winnipeg after a lengthy illness.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Shirley, daughter Laureen O’Neil, son John M O’Neil (Melodee) granddaughters Lacee O’Neil and Larissa O’Neil, brother Ronald O’Neil, nephews Sean O’Neil (Lynn) And David Stackiw (Rosanne) and their families , nieces Kate (Ken) and Liz Lawryk (Glenn), and many cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Wally Stackiw, sisters-in-law Molly O’Neil, Ollie Stackiw, Olga Fyfe, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Jack was born in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan to Hugh and Annie O’Neil (Nee. Burke) He graduated in pharmacy from the University of Manitoba in 1962, and operated Regent Park Pharmacy with his Family, where he enjoyed visiting with his customers.
He loved to fish at George Lake with the “boys”, who acted as his pallbearers.
Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to them, and all the staff at Golden Door, and especially Mira, Director of Care. We would also like to thank Audrey from Comforts of Home for making his last days more meaningful with music, readings and laughter.
As he wished, a private burial was held.
