Dale Nead

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and Papa Dale Floyd Nead. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Sheila, children, Marc and Jen, Karen and Erick and Jaime and Shane, and grandchildren Lilly, Ryerson, Koen, Michaela, Maeve, Karah, Kaz and Oakley. He will be lovingly remembered by sisters Connie and Judy, and in laws Susan and Michael, Judy, Bob and Toni, Maureen and Ron, Christopher and Betty, Mary and Bill, and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Dad was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Thelma, in laws, Victor and Kathryn Connolly, as well as sisters Audrey and Linda, brothers Roger and Allan, brother in laws Chris, Ian, Bill and Larry and best friends Willy Woortman and Winston.

Dad worked in the grain business for 40 years and enjoyed his time with his Cargill family. He loved time spent with family in South Buxton, Corunna, and Ottawa and looked forward to summers spent at Aunt Maureen and Uncle Ron’s cottage in Magnetewan. Dad loved to putter in the garage, could fix just about anything, was a self-taught woodworker creating beautiful pieces that we all thought up, and loved being a spectator at all his grandkids activities.

We’d like to thank Dr. Athar at Tilbury District Family Health Team, the pharmacy staff at Tilbury Shoppers Drugmart, the doctors and nursing staff at CKHA ICU and most importantly Virginia and Janelle from Bayshore for all of their time, help and guidance through dad’s illness. We’d also like to say a special thank you to Dad’s friends for their visits, especially Kevin and Janice, Garry Watson and Al Drummond.

Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Saturday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday June 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.  Interment to follow in Stewart Cemetery.