1940
Neil
2013
Neil Cole
June 4, 1940 — April 6, 2013
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Neil Leonard COLE, born June 4, 1940 in Abingdon England. He passed away in the morning hours of April 6, 2013 in Port Moody surrounded by his family. He was a loving and beloved husband of 49 years to Joyce (Moore). He leaves behind his children Dennis (Pam) Cole of New Westminster, Lisa (Don) Iversen of Port Coquitlam and Sandra (Keith) Neithercut of Cloverdale. His grandchildren Samantha, Michelle, Sarah, Kevin, Eric, Alyssa, Mark, Aliegh and Dylan have lost their amazing grandpa.
Neil is predeceased by his parents George and Elsie (Swan) Cole and his sister Patricia Bossons. He is survived by his brother Robert Cole.
He passed away after a courageous five year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Neil put up a valiant and determined battle to get every possible moment he could get out of life. He never asked why me, he always thought of others first.
After moving here from England at the age of 7 Neil grew up in Ladysmith, BC. He joined the Navy at the age of 17. He became a Marine Engineer and spent the next 15 years in service to our Country. He made many lifelong friends while in the navy. After the Navy, Joyce and Neil moved to Port Moody where they raised their family. He worked for the City of Vancouver where he retired as the Supervisor of Engineering Maintenance at the age of 60. Neil spent time as a Volunteer Fire Fighter, and in many other volunteer positions including Commodore with the Royal City Yacht Club. He enjoyed hunting and camping but most of all boating and working in his shop.
Neil has been said to have salt water for blood. He has always loved the sea, has always had some sort of boat and for the past 15 years had his beloved Amante on which he and Joyce traveled the Pacific Coast with friends and family. He gave his love of boating to his children and grandchildren.
Neil was a wonderful man and loved by many. In his life he made such a positive impact on so many people that his passing will be felt forever. He was always there to help someone in need, or fix something for a friend. He was the best husband, dad, grandfather, and friend anyone could ask for. His greatest love in life was his wife Joyce, his children and his grandchildren. We will Love You and Miss You forever. We will cherish our memories of you. You are our hero.
A celebration of Life will be held at Old Orchard Hall 646 Bentley Road Port Moody on Sunday April 21st 12:30-4:00.
Book of Memories: www.burquitlamfunerals.com
In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for Mantle Cell Lymphoma at: http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/Neil_Cole
Neil is predeceased by his parents George and Elsie (Swan) Cole and his sister Patricia Bossons. He is survived by his brother Robert Cole.
He passed away after a courageous five year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Neil put up a valiant and determined battle to get every possible moment he could get out of life. He never asked why me, he always thought of others first.
After moving here from England at the age of 7 Neil grew up in Ladysmith, BC. He joined the Navy at the age of 17. He became a Marine Engineer and spent the next 15 years in service to our Country. He made many lifelong friends while in the navy. After the Navy, Joyce and Neil moved to Port Moody where they raised their family. He worked for the City of Vancouver where he retired as the Supervisor of Engineering Maintenance at the age of 60. Neil spent time as a Volunteer Fire Fighter, and in many other volunteer positions including Commodore with the Royal City Yacht Club. He enjoyed hunting and camping but most of all boating and working in his shop.
Neil has been said to have salt water for blood. He has always loved the sea, has always had some sort of boat and for the past 15 years had his beloved Amante on which he and Joyce traveled the Pacific Coast with friends and family. He gave his love of boating to his children and grandchildren.
Neil was a wonderful man and loved by many. In his life he made such a positive impact on so many people that his passing will be felt forever. He was always there to help someone in need, or fix something for a friend. He was the best husband, dad, grandfather, and friend anyone could ask for. His greatest love in life was his wife Joyce, his children and his grandchildren. We will Love You and Miss You forever. We will cherish our memories of you. You are our hero.
A celebration of Life will be held at Old Orchard Hall 646 Bentley Road Port Moody on Sunday April 21st 12:30-4:00.
Book of Memories: www.burquitlamfunerals.com
In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for Mantle Cell Lymphoma at: http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/Neil_Cole
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