John Patrick Michael McNeil

September 16, 2025

John (Michael to many of his friends) passed peacefully on September 16,2025 at Renfrew Care Centre with his cousin at his side.

John was born on January 24,1954 in Winnipeg, MB, to Vonne Violet Kathleen McNeil (nee Barrill) and Joseph Timothy McNeil.

John grew up in North Vancouver attending both primary and high schools there, graduating from Carson Graham Secondary School in 1972. He went on to study at the University of British Columbia. During his career he worked as an accountant in both public and private practices.

John enjoyed his friends, travel, telling stories, and music. He played electric guitar and was part of a garage band. He loved the Beatles and in 1963 forced his younger cousin to memorize all their names from the cover of the Beatlemania! album.

John was predeceased by his parents, stepmother Alina (Helen) Tene McNeil (nee Schmidt), and his two younger brothers Stephen Joseph Timothy McNeil and Robert James McNeil.

Many thanks to the staff at Renfrew Care Centre for their kind and compassionate care over the last few years.

Memorial Mass to be said 11:30 AM Friday November 7, 2025 at Saint Judes’ Catholic Church, 3078 Renfrew Street, Vancouver.

Messages of Condolence

Michael was a good FB friend and member and admin of CRUSH with me. I enjoyed his dry sense of humour and astute observations of our crazy world. RIP, Michael.

- Mary Ellen Davis

I was a friend of Michael's and would like to know where he is buried, if he is. Is there any way to plant a memorial tree in his name.

- Sheryn Sauve

Many have missed Michael's presence over the last couple years. He was dearly loved & admired by his online friends. His wisdom, depth of knowledge, & gentle caring nature were a stabilizing force in our quest for truth & justice. I will forever treasure our many emails & exchanges. You will be remembered, friend. Peaceful journey forward, Michael.

- Cindy Lee

Michael was a friend on facebook for many years. We both had Scottish roots and our love of politics in common. He will be sorely missed by many people he had touched over the years.

- Sue Payment

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