In Memory of

James

R.

"Jimmy"

O'Neil

Life Story for James R. "Jimmy" O'Neil

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 26, 2018 at 75 years of age. Beloved husband of Ardella “Dale” for 53 years. Cherished father of Kim (Don) Adams and Norma (Chris) Williams. Loving Grandpa of Gabi, Brad and Matt. Reunited with his parents Bernard (1991) and Norma (1953) and step-mother Kathleen (2018). Dear big brother of Maureen Richards, Andrea (Bob) Sasso, Jeannie O’Neil, and Patrick O’Neil. Loving son-in-law of the late Anna Magda and a great brother-in-law of Irene (late Walter) Dereniowski and the late John Magda. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and dear friends. Jimmy retired from Chrysler Canada after 30 years of service. He enjoyed his Tuesday afternoon bowling league, his grandchildren’s sporting events, Friday morning breakfast with friends and for the last 20 years he happily was his step mother’s gardener. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Marguerite Chevalier and Marie, Anu, Anita, Athena and Lee Ann for their love and care. If you so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Windsor & Essex County Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Friday 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Procession to Windsor Memorial Gardens to follow.