Neal- Unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit in Sarnia on Tuesday September 10, 2024. Robert Douglas “Bucky” Neal, aged 96 years of Courtright. Loving husband of Catherine for 60 years. Much loved father of Carrie Lynn Maxim and her husband Fred of Bright’s Grove and Guy Neal and his wife Colette of Lasalle. Cherished grandfather of Adelia Neal of Ottawa and step-grandfather of Brandon Squire of Lasalle. Loving brother of Bess Rawlings of Waterloo. Bucky will be fondly remembered by Adelia’s mother, Beth Neal of Sarnia. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by; his parents, Guy and Annie Neal; his brothers, Alex, Milton and Donald; his sister, Doris McMahon; his brother-in-law, Jack McMahon and by his sister-in-law, Marydean Neal. Bucky retired from Shell in 1988 and was proud of the fact that he had been retired for as long as he had worked. He will be fondly remembered as an excellent craftsman for having created many pieces with his welder over the years. He enjoyed travelling in Europe but he always commented that the best view was of the St. Clair River out his front window. Friends will be received at the Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna on Saturday September 14, 2024 form 11a.m. to 1 p.m.. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at Moore-Union Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia. Messages and condolences may be left online at www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845
Robert “Bucky” Neal
Visitation Information
Saturday September 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations
St. Joseph's Hospice, Sarnia
Funeral Date
A private family graveside service will be held at Moore-Union Cemetery at a later date.
21 thoughts on “Robert “Bucky” Neal”
Bucky will be missed by our family . A great neighbour and friend to the Stewart’s for decades . Thinking of you all
Carrie/Fred – our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Cherish the memories!
Expressing my deepest condolences to Cathy and Family. Such a blessing to have 60 years together to build a wonderful life.
Thinking of you in this difficult time. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you have created with wonderful man.
Love,
Marilyn Maoirat and family.
Deepest Sympathies Catherine, Carrie, Guy and families in the passing of Bucky.
Cathy and family.
So sorry to hear of Bucky passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cherish the great memories you have from the many years together.
John and Jeanne (Vandevenne) Pretty
My sincere condolences for your loss. A life well lived. Thoughts and prayers to you and Fred and families. 🙏❤️
Cathy and family. We are so very sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. Cherish his memories during this difficult time
My deepest condolences to Cathy, Guy, Carrie and entire family at this sad moment. I will always fondly remember my time spent with Buck and family.
We are sorry for your loss. We have lost a great friend, but we have so many memories of a life well lived.
Many memories of fun times with the downriver folk . Bucky will be missed for his kindness and steady calm ways.
My love to all of you.
Sharon LaPier
Dear Catherine and family, my deepest condolences on the passing on of Bucky, dad had often relayed stories to me about the times they had spent working together at Shell. I also always enjoyed our chats, I pray that Gods loving arms will surround you all with peace and gratitude for the memories that you have made together
My condolences to Cathy, and families. I always enjoyed my little visits when Cathy and Bucky were sitting outside when I biked by. RIP.
To Catherine, Carrie and Guy, Alan and I send our sympathy to you at this time but Bucky spent his life being happy and all those happy memories will be a comfort to you in the coming days. God bless and give you comfort.
Alan and Marie(Dawson) Stephenson
Mrs. Neal, Carrie, Guy and family,
My sincerest condolences to all you. Your dad is fondly remembered and I know he will be greatly missed.
Shannon
Bucky was one of our father Stanley Burke Robbins best friends they remained connected until dad’s passing . They were part of those Courtright ball teams as young men and I can remember going to Buckys to watch them work on cars when Bucky lived beside where they built the Lambton Generating Station and often to his other home on River. He was a great caring man and the Robbins boys Chuck , Randy and John and families offer our condolences, he will be missed.
Catherine, Guy, Kerry, Fred and families:
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Dear Bucky. Such a sweetheart. He truly will be missed by so many.
May God wrap His arms around you and give you peace that surpasses all understanding. ❤️❤️
Brian West and Marny Pettit
Cathy, Carrie, Guy and families:
My deepest sympathy to all.
Alice May
Carrie, Fred and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Sounds like he had a life well lived. It’s always hard to lose a parent but keep your memories in your heart and he will always be with you. May God’s love surround you and comfort you now and in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Sharon Emmett
Cathy, Carrie and Guy sad to see of Buckings passing our condolences to all. Gods peace and comfort to you.
Cathy & family; so sorry to hear of your loss of Bucky. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat & Stacy Gormley
I worked with Bucky at Shell Oil Corunna back in the 1970s. Our paths crossed a few times over the years, and Bucky always remembered me, usually at a church function. My sincere condolences to Catherine and family. I remember Bucky as a kind, gentle person and a good pipefitter. God speed Bucky!