David Neill

David Peter Neill
November 29th, 1934 - September 22nd, 2026

David Neill was born in Dryden and was raised in Wabigoon, Ontario. He attended school in Wabigoon and Dryden High School. He played on the first Dryden Eagles Football team in 1950.

He worked at several jobs, including the Department of Highways in 1963, where he met his future wife Elisabeth, who was training to be a nurse. He was hired in 1966 at Dryden Paper Company, where he worked for 32 years until his retirement.

He was a member of the Legion for many years, he was also a member of museum Executive Board briefly, He was a member of Dryden Go-Getters, where he participated in many card tournaments. He also belonged to the Anglican Church.

He enjoyed a past-time of fishing, hunting and bowling.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Elisabeth, his parents Linda and James, his brother Mervin, his sister-in-in-law Velma and nephew Jim. He is survived by his son Michael (Monica), niece Dorothy, and sister-in-law Wilma.

Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice, through Aurora Funeral Services, 304 Kennedy Road, Dryden, ON.