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Earle Milton Neil

December 15, 2011

NEIL, Earle Milton

Passed away on December 15th, 2011 in Courtenay, British Columbia.


Predeceased by his son, Dennis Neil. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Rheta. His children; Terri Heinrichs (Cliffe), Rod Neil, Heather (George) Parry, and Larry Neil, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.


Earle was a pilot in the RCAF for 25 years where he ended up flying the Search and Rescue helicopter out of Comox. Upon retiring from the Service Earle then went on to fly helicopter in different countries around the world. Landing for the final time at age 67 Earle continued to travel with his wife Rheta and loved to play golf regularly with his very good friends. Earle was well known and well-loved for his sense of humor and his very corny jokes.


Private family arrangements.



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