George William O’Neil: George, Geordy, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle George and a few other choice names he occasionally inspired from his wife, was a man who loved life, loved talking to anyone, helping anyone in need and always shared his sense of humour and laughter with any and all around him. George passed away at his home in Etobicoke on Tuesday March 22, 2022. George O’Neil was in his 92nd year. He was beloved husband of the late Charlene (Wheeler). Loving father of George (Carley), and John (Deirdre). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Beric, Rowan, and Gareth. Dear brother of the late Bessie, Mae, and John. Loved brother-in-law and Uncle to many. Neighbour and friend to all.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service, in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in the late spring in Schomberg Union Cemetery. For any commemoration of George, please give another a smile, a hand, an anonymous donation offered to the charity of your choice, while remembering him and that he never looked back nor kept track when he gave to others. Condolences may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
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Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, ON L0G1W0
March 30, 2022
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, ON L0G1W0
March 30, 20221:00pm
Kiah Munn says
I was thinking of “Uncle George” the other day as I was having fish and chips, one of his old neighbourhood favourites!
I had been lucky to spend time living with George and his niece Allison in my early 20s, and it was always full of adventure and laughs. From the life advice (don’t waste your time cleaning too much, the house will be here when you’re dead, buy Stanfields long johns; they’ll last a lifetime), stories of his youth in Nova Scotia, his dietary wisdom which consisted of a strict regiment of blueberries, shredded wheat, and chicken with a side of Al Bundy and a hefty supply milk, to his generosity and kindness picking me up from work and making sure I learned all of his key phrases (“shit out of luck with a broken oar” “good night Irene”).
Some of my favorite memories are of spending time with him on the front porch as he heckled and struck up conversations with every passerby and friendly neighborhood Tootsy Wootsy, good old Cloverdale mall road trips to check in with his coffee club, watching him try his very hardest to train my puppy into being the perfect guard dog and then later finding them cuddled up and eating ice cream together, and we can’t forget the time that he caught a stray cat and decided to take it in.
I am very sorry for your loss but want you to know that I think of and share stores of him often. He was a fantastic person; knew how to keep people laughing, and was always looking out for those that needed a hand or an extra cheering on.
I am very grateful that I got to know and spend time with him.
Sincerely,
Kiah
Eileen Fisher says
Our thoughts and love to the entire family in the passing of Mr O’Neil … my ex-father-in-law was a wonderful person who I am glad was in my life. He was funny, friendly, kind and very sweet. I loved his laugh. Our sincerest condolences … Eileen, Mike, Jean & Steve
Terry Hodgkinson says
Mr. O’Neil I will always remember as a kind person. Someone who enjoyed the company of others and always offered a smile. At times, he had quite the sense of humour too. He had me laughing many times usually at the expense of his son George, in a teasing manner. Great memories!
My condolences to family and friends of Mr. O’Neil.
Mike Iamascia says
Sincere condolences to everyone in the family on the passing of Mr. O’Neil. As long time neighbours we had become accustomed to seeing him sitting in his backyard. Always friendly and genial he will be very much missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. Your neighbours Lucia Iamascia, Mike Iamascia and Maria Perrella:
Christine Simons says
John,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. “Mr. O'” was a kind and generous man. He took me, and many others, into your home, with open arms.
He will be sadly missed. ♥️♥️
Love Christine XOXO
Fawn Laffin-Piluke says
My deepest condolences To all the family, he will be missed dearly.
Jacqueline Tracy says
Sorry to hear of Uncle George passing he was a good man, much love