Gordon “Red” McNeil

Of Candor

Gordon E. McNeil, 79, of Candor passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010. Red was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Doris “Mabel” McNeil; three sisters, Elizabeth Hartman, Mary Blinn, Sandra Curtis.  He is survived by his children, Danny McNeil, Candor, Mark (Heidi) McNeil, Halsey Valley, Sharon “Sis” (John) Gaden, Willseyville; three grandchildren, Becky, Aaron “Humbug”, Courtney “Cookie”; two brothers-in-law, Robert Wintermute, Glen Hartman; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Wintermute, Dorothy Wintermute; several nieces and nephews.  Red was born in Nichols, New York and raised on a farm and loved being a farmer his whole life and worked until recently helping his son, Mark on the farm.  He worked several jobs over his life, natural gas rig, tree climbing, NY State Highway Department, truck driver, carpenter and a Door-yard Chef @ Turkey Trot Acres, Candor.  Red was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Red was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his daily ritual of morning coffee at the Dandy. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 137 Main St., Candor with the Rev. Phil Jordan, officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday Evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made in Red McNeil’s memory to the Danby Volunteer Fire Department, 1780 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 or the Candor Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 141, Candor, NY  13812.

From:  Judy & Bob Carter
EmailAddress:bjcarter@citlink.net
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you in this most difficult time. I have many good memories of Uncle Gordie and will forever remember them.
 

From:  James (Jim) Bingham
EmailAddress:jcbfsa@rit.edu
Message: Sharon, Mark and Danny:
Your Dad was a great man and we will all miss him being in our lives. He was around our house alot after my Dad died in September of 1950 (I was only 2)(that's right, I am 62). He helped Aunt Liz (Mom) on the farm in West Candor, across from the Dick Bebee farm until it was sold and Mom moved to the little white house (now green) on Kelsey Road just down from Grandpa Archie's farm south of Candor. Your Mom and Dad were there for Aunt Liz and Doug and I. I do remember all the great times we had then and over the years.

Your Mom and Dad are the greatest and they are both dearly missed; but will never be forgotten by all those who have spent time laughing and enjoying their company.

You and your families will be fine because Uncle Red and Aunt Mabel raised three great kids and gave you all their sense of humor and great outlook on life and all that it holds.

Love; Jim
 

From:  Cathy Hickman
EmailAddress:karaokecathyanne@yahoo.com
Message: I really wish I could be there. I love Uncle Gordie so much. He was like my own father. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.
 

From:  Debbie Sanders
EmailAddress:the1livewire@yahoo.com
Message: I just want to let you all know how sorry I am for your loss.He was a great person and I enjoyed spending time with him.Hope to see you all soon. Love, Deb and Brandon
 

From:  Marlene Wintermute
EmailAddress:rporter7@nycap.rr.com
Message: My Uncle was a gentle man not easy to anger. I loved going up on the hill. I will always remember all the fun times our families had together. love you Uncle Gordie....
 

From: Pauline and Paul Krawczyk
EmailAddress:piakrawz@aol.com
Message: All our Thoughts and Prayers are with you...We will miss Uncle Gordie very much...All our love to you
 

From:  Dale Wintermute
EmailAddress:dwintermute@nycap.rr.com
Message: Sharon, Mark, Dan and families, your father and grandfather will always be with you in your hearts because of the great memories you have. Wayne and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. I have a lot of memories of Uncle Gordie and I cherish them all. He will surely be missed by all that were fortunate to know him. Love you Uncle Gordie, RIP I know they have a hot game of pinnocole going.
 

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