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Vivyan Ann Oneil
February 21, 2022
ONEIL, Vivyan Ann
1950 – 2022
Vivyan Ann Oneil (nee Herringshaw) of Airdrie passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 71. Vivyan is lovingly remembered by her husband, Dan Oneil; daughters, Meaghan Kernaghan (David) and Laurel Oneil; granddaughters, Aidan and Reece; her father, William T. Herringshaw (Denise); her sisters, Lynne Woroniecki and Sheila Legere (Roy); sister-in-law, Barbara Herringshaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Leona Herringshaw (Reid); and brothers, William Herringshaw and Douglas Herringshaw.
Vivyan was an avid volunteer and spent many years involved with the United Church, Airdrie Ringette, Softball and many other community groups as long as her health permitted. Vivyan loved to read, quilt, and golf. She spent many enjoyable hours with friends and family at the quilting guild, book club, Woodside Golf Course and on annual trips to the Palm Desert area.
Vivyan loved having friends and family over. The house was always full of dinners, drinks, and lunches with those she loved. Her door was always open for hers and her daughters’ friends.
Special thanks to her sister Lynne for the gift of a kidney that added many years to her very full life. Thank you to the Southern Alberta Transplant Clinic, Unit 37 at the Foothills Hospital and Skypointe Hospice for making her final days as peaceful as possible.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Airdrie United Church, 212 - 1 Ave NE, Airdrie. Please find the livestream link below:
https://meet.google.com/stf-tqdc-uep
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 0G5.
Messages of Condolence
Our sincere condolences at this sad time. May the memories of better days comfort you.
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Doug and Lois Habberfield
I was shocked and saddened to read of Viv's passing. I have many good memories of our friendship and times we spent together when I lived in Airdrie. My thoughts are with you all.... Dan, Meaghan (and family), Laurel...... at this most difficult time.
May you rest in peace Viv.
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Cindy Seerup
Dan and family,
Murray and I are so sorry to read of Viv's passing. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. May the love and presence of your family bring you comfort.
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Bonnie Ward-Knight
Dear cousin Danny: My deepest condolences at this painful time. You and Viv were some of mom's favourite people and she always talked so warmly about "Dan and Viv". I will be there Monday to pay my respects meanwhile if you could email me your email address I could send you a card with my donation to the Kidney Foundation.
With all my love
Cousin Connie
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Connie Baxter
The world has lost a gentle and loving person. Hugs.
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Barb Herringshaw.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our Condolences to your family
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Shelly and Dave Rimes
Our heartfelt condolences to Viv’s family at this so sad time. Viv & Dan have always been a breath of fresh air to our community. Rest In Peace dear lady. Hugs to all the family ♥️
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Trent & Pat La Marsh
Dan & family please accept our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. Viv will have left you with so many great memories that will help you through the times ahead.
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>Elaine & Don Rewcastle
Dan
Please accept our sincere condolences
Both you and Vivian have done so much to bring Airdrie to where it is today
That is only one of her legacies
We all thank her for that
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Terry and Maureen Haggarty
Dan, Meaghan, Laurel, Sheila, Roy, Lynn and families. I am so sorry for your loss. Your wife, Mom, and sister was a central part of our life as our families grew and celebrated times together. Christmas was always at Dan and Viv's. The table got longer and longer. Viv took it all in stride with a smile. The more the merrier! She will be missed but her memory will always be alive in our hearts. Deb (Oneil) Spence
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Deborah Spence
Vivyan was a such a warm and friendly person, a great “Flett” neighbour, and an outstanding member of the Airdrie community. Thinking of you, Dan, Meaghan, and Laurel as you mourn her loss.
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Lorna & Randy Reynolds
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you, Dan, and Laurel, and Meaghan and Dave, Aidan and Reece in this difficult time. May those healing hands of time be kind.
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Norma and Ron Grenier
Dan, Meaghan, Laurel and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the the passing of Vivian. Such a shock to hear.
She was a lovely lady and great neighbor to all. May she Rest In Peace please tak care of yourselves and each other in this difficult time.
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Deborah & Daryl Jans
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I have very fond memories of Viv, she was always so kind to me!
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Kim Bowen
Dear Dan & Family: on behalf of Shirley's family and mine, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Vivyan. We were very happy to get together with you both a few years ago when you were visiting your daughter in Ontario. Vivyan was a lovely lady who shared your great sense of humor. With love and sympathy,
Barbara, Jerry, Shirley, Howard and all the "Kids"
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Barbara O'Neil
Dan & family: so sorry to hear of Vivyan’s passing. My sincere condolences on your great loss..may she Rest In Peace ..
Donelda
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Donelda Johnson
Dan and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Viv’s death. She always made me smile whenever our paths crossed.
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Dorian Kachur
Dan Laurel and Meagan. I just heard about your family’s loss of Viv I am so very sorry. Viv and I had some interesting times at the library. Take care.
Debbie Habberfield
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Al and Debbie Habberfield
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Vivyan. She was a wonderful first lady in our city while her husband Dan Oneil was mayor. She did much to make Airdrie a better place through the library and in her many volunteer roles. I was always impressed with her strong voice (inspirational for other women!) and get it done mentality. My husband and Vivyan were on a committee (with other representatives in the city) that started the Winning Edge Awards! We lost a shining star in Airdrie this week. Our deepest condolences to Dan and family.
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Sue & Pat Methuen
Dear Dan, Laurel, Meaghan, Aidan and Reece,
Our sincere condolences on Vivyan's passing. I enjoyed working at Airdrie Public Library with Vivyan. Her helpfulness was much appreciated. I am sorry that I was not able to attend the memorial service. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and always.
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Theresa and Gerry Henderson
Dan & family;
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Viv was a great lady that I had the pleasure of volunteering with on several committees. She was joyful, kind and always willing to lend a hand.
She will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Marie Lauer
Dan and family we just heard of Vivyans passing we are so sorry for your loss. She was such as a lovely and inspirational woman who contributed so much to the Airdrie community. Our thoughts are with you all
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Penny and Barry Freeman
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