Obituary of James Edward Patrick ONeil
<p>The death of James Edward Patrick O’Neil of Saint John, husband of the late Helen (McLean) O’Neil, occurred on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing. Born in Saint John on July 9, 1924, he was a son of the late D. Roy and Mary (O’Brien) O’Neil.</p> <p>He attended St. Vincent’s Boys School and then the Saint John Community College, where he worked in the Book store.</p> <p>James was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy, mainly on the HMCS, Grou-Corvette, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war James became a plumber, working for several years until his retirement.</p> <p>James was a past member of the Royal Canadian Legion Jarvis Bay and Branch #58 and was a current member of Branch #69 , the Main Brace Club, RCNA Central NB Branch, Vancouver Naval Veteran’s Association and Plumber Union Local 213.</p> <p>Survived by his sons, James Edward O’Neil Jr. (Barb) of London, ON, Brian Clement O’Neil (Ida) of Saint John; daughter, Debi O’Neil of Saint John; three grandchildren, James, Debi and Mark; four great grandchildren, Justin, Holly, Aidan and Cole; sisters, Sr. Helen O’Neil, as well as several nieces and nephews.</p> <p>James was predeceased by his wife, Helen (McLean) O’Neil; sister, Sr. Dorothy O’Neil; brothers, D. Roy O’Neil, Norman O’Neil, and Gerard O’Neil.</p> <p>Resting at <strong>Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street</strong>, Saint John (634-1965) with visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Royal Canadian Legion Veteran Tribute service will be held on Monday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Ann’s Church on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Interment to take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing or to Romero House, would be appreciated.</p>
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