Obituary of J. Walter McNeish

It is with great sadness that the family of Walter McNeish, 86 announces his passing on March 3, 2007 at The Moncton Hospital. He passed away with his loving family at his side after a brief illness of two weeks. Walter was the born in Dalhousie, NB he was the son of the late John and Laura (Miller) McNeish. His life long career of 40 years service was with the CNR where he retired from the Transportation Department. He was a member of Central United Church, Moncton, having served as chairman of the Board of Stewards. Walter was a veteran of the second world war serving with the Royal Canadian Navy and was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6. He was a member of The Acacia Lodge #49 F&AM ; The Moncton Curlers Association; also The Manchester Lawn Bowling Riverview, NB. He enjoyed his years of retirement with winters in Florida and involvement in his many activities. He is survived by his wife of 59 years the former June Shirley Wagg of Moncton; daughter Laura and Paul Whitmee of Riverview; son John and Heather McNeish of Riverview; Grandchildren Beth Whitmee of Calgary AB, Jonathan Whitmee of Whistler BC, Kevin and Christina McNeish of Riverview, Carrie and Chris Kennedy of Moncton; great grandson Jack McNeish of Riverview; sister Elizabeth (Late Leonard) Lutes of Moncton; brothers Stewart and Marilyn MacNeish of Toronto, and Raymond (Late Myrtle) MacNeish of Orlando, FL; also by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sisters Gladys Scott and Jean Daley; brother David MacNeish. Resting at Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home 171 Lutz St. on Monday, March 5, 2007 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Br#6 will he holding a prayer service at the funeral home Monday evening at 6:30pm followed by a prayer service by The Acacia Lodge #49 F&AM at 7:00pm. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dr. James McDonald officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in the spring. In Walter's memory, donations made to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation , Central United Church, or a memorial of the donors choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home, (506) 857-8564. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca