STONE, Neil Harvey
1942 – 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Neil Stone on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Neil’s death was sudden, but he was peaceful in his final hours with his loving wife Anne at his side. A devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather, Neil was preceded by his beautiful granddaughter Yasmine. Left to mourn are his wife Anne, his daughter Laura (Vadim), his granddaughter Leila, and a large circle of extended family and friends in Canada and Wales.
Neil grew up in the Lachine neighbourhood of Montreal, later moving to Toronto where he attended Lawrence Park Collegiate. He was an excellent hockey player as a young man, but chose to pursue a career in engineering. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a civil engineering degree in 1966. He then obtained his MBA from Western in 1969, where he made many close friends. Neil went on to have a varied career as a consultant and entrepreneur first in Montreal and then in Toronto.
Neil married Anne in 1982. They retired together to Lakefield in 1998 where they immediately joined in many aspects of community life. Neil and Anne loved exploring the lakes on their boat with their beloved dog Jake. Later, they were involved in the Lakefield Horticultural Society. His most recent pet project was the pollinator garden in Isabel Morris Park where his favourite aster is still in bloom.
There will be a Memorial Reception celebrating Neil’s life at Ashburnham Funeral Home, 840 Armour Road on Saturday, November 5th from 11am to 2pm. Lunch and refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation or your preferred charity. Condolences may be expressed online at: www.ashburnhamfuneral.ca