Peacefully with his daughter holding his hand Neville Burton Carey moved from this earth into heaven. On December 27, 2016, Dad passed away at the Tudor House in Selkirk MB, just one day after his 92nd birthday.
Dad will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of almost 68 years, Nelda Carey, his children David Carey, of St. Albert, AB., Donna Green, of Stony Mountain, MB., and his “2nd son” son-in-law Andy McKechnie of Ottawa. He will also be sadly missed by his 5 grandchildren Tristan Carey (Kim), Tracy Carnegie (Steve) of Alberta, Katelyn Leczynski (Chris), Heather McKechnie of Winnipeg, and Kingsley Green, of Stony Mountain; 4 great-grandchildren Annika, Aurora, Emily and Richard, his brother – Bill Carey of Regina, Sask, as well as extended family and friends.
Neville joined the RCAF and was in training as a bombardier. World War II ended just before he was sent overseas. After proudly serving his country he was employed by Ford Motor Company, working his way from parts clerk in the warehouse to office manager. After 30 years he took an early retirement. Dad enjoyed golfing – a special highlight was going golfing with Pastor Henry Ozirney. Dad was a quiet, gentle, loving father, with always a kind word for everyone. He loved to read and take his young family on many camping adventures where we discovered different parts of Canada and the United States.
Dad is predeceased by infant daughter Sharon in 1950, his daughter Elizabeth Carey-McKechnie in 2005, his parents Leonard and Margaret Carey, and sisters-in-law Germaine Carey in 1991 and Ann Carey in 2016.
A Celebration of Dad's life will be held at New Life Church, Stonewall, January 6. Service is at 11 a.m. Internment at Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Ave. Winnipeg. Pastor Henry Ozirney officiating.
Pallbearers are Jim Campbell, Rick Blunt, Henry Voth, Ken Yorke, Bill Matheson and Al Semler.
A special thank you to the cheerful, loving staff at Tudor House – especially his night aide Werner. For the past 16 months they have taken wonderful care of Dad, “Old Blue Eyes” as they affectionately called him. Also thank you to Pastor Henry, Pastor John Harrison, Jim and Barb Campbell, the late Holly Walker, and others for their visits and time they spent with Dad to cheer his days. Also a heartfelt thank you to MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall, and Chapel Lawn, Winnipeg for their kindness and compassion at this time.
In lieu of flowers – if friends so desire, donations may be made in Neville's memory to New Life Church, Box 905, Stonewall, MB. R0C 2Z0