Bennett MacNeill

February 1938 - November 7, 2024

The death occurred peacefully at Oak Ridge Hospice, Port Parry, Ontario on Thursday, November 7, 2024, of Bennett MacNeill of Ajax, Ontario.

Ben was born in Ellis River, PEI, on February 9, 1938, to his late parents, Josephine (Cameron) and Augustine McNeill. He moved to Ontario at a young age and married his love, Mary (O’Brien). They settled in Ajax, where they found happiness in their careers, family visits, and dedication to their church. Ben’s career as a long-haul truck driver gave him the opportunity to see many beautiful parts of Canada and the USA.

Ben will be fondly remembered in his community of Ajax as a thoughtful neighbor, a loyal friend, and a faithful parishioner of Saint Bernadette Catholic Church. He so enjoyed his summer visits to Prince Edward Island, spending time with family, playing cards and Bingo, enjoying rounds of golf, and attending parish picnics to reconnect with loved ones.

He leaves to mourn his sister, Lillian Gallant; sisters-in-law, Florence McNeill and Hilda O’Brien; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special, devoted friend Dolly Espiritu.

Besides his loving wife, Mary, and infant son, Michael, Ben was predeceased by brothers Walter (Pat), Francis "Junior," Leonard, Arnold (Virginia), and sisters Sarah (Leo), Doreen (Gerald), as well as numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Visitation and Funeral Details:
Resting at Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave, Ajax, Ontario, where visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 13, from 6 - 9 pm. Funeral mass to be held on Thursday, November 14, at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church, 21 Bayly St. E., Ajax, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Accettone Funeral Home.