Obituary of Robert (Neil) Colwell

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Neil in his 95th year at St Peter’s Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.

Cherished husband of Patricia (nee Graham) for 69 years.  Much loved father of Bob (Carolyn) and Karen Criminisi (Charlie) and adored grandpa of Melissa, Gillian, Lindsay (Eric) and Colleen (Quinn). Proud great-grandfather of Kennedy. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Gertrude Colwell, his in-laws Frank and Daisy Graham, siblings Eldon (Nellie), Joan (Arnold), Lloyd, Eva (Malcolm) and brother-in-law George Graham (Donna). Neil is survived by his brother Carl (Marilyn) and sister-in-law Mona Colwell and many nieces and nephews.

Neil was born in Northampton, New Brunswick and moved to Ontario in 1953, settling in Hamilton where he met and married Pat in 1956. He was a dedicated employee of Stelco for 37 years before retiring in 1991. Neil served the Stoney Creek community for many years as a volunteer firefighter and later as a driver for the VON and Meals on Wheels.

The family would like to thank the dedicated care givers at St. Peter’s Hospital, especially Ashlee and Danuta.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Spasso Ristorante, 940 Queenston Road, Stoney Creek on Sunday October 5th from 11-2 p.m, with tributes beginning at 12 p.m.  A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Hamilton or the Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum would be appreciated.