Thomas O'NEILL

O'NEILL, Thomas (Bill) World War II Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Nepean Hydro - Retired It is with deep sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Bill with his family at his side after a long and happy life, Sunday, August 10, 2008 in his 87th year. Son of the Late Patrick O'Neill and Dorothy Rouse. Bill is survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Gillissie) of 53 years, son Patrick (Marta), daughters Peggy and Colleen MacDonald (Rick) all of Ottawa, and Veronica Copley (Keith) of England. Bill will be sadly missed by his grandchildren whom he adored, Sean, Braden, Joshua, Zachary, Madia, Finley, Colin (Zena), Emma and Craig. Loving brother of Patricia Wellstead of Vancouver and predeceased by brother Jack. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road, (east of Bank), Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday at Holy Cross Church, 685 Walkley Road, Ottawa, for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 a.m. Memorial donations to a Charity of Choice would be greatly appreciated. Forget you not. Cherished by his loving wife. Your giving hand will remain with us forever Dad. No one knows the silent heartache, only those who have loved can tell the grief we bear in silence for the one we loved so well. Give someone a huge hug today. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/12/2008 - 8/13/2008