Obituary of Daykin Alexander Neely

Neely, Daykin Alexander September 19, 1936-January 4, 2016 Passed away peacefully in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with his family by his side, Monday morning, January 4, 2016. Daykin Neely of Arnprior, formerly of Woodlawn in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Melissa Neely (nee Vance) for 57 years. Loving father of Margaret-Ann Davis (Jeff) and Barbara Cavanagh (Barry). Predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth Potter (Gary). Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Dakota and Paul. Dear brother of Vinie Morand (Hector), and Ruby Spencer. Predeceased by brothers Lyman, Lester, infant brother Jamie and sister Norma Lillie and Lillian Lockwood (late Earl). Will be missed by sister-in-law Sheila Neely and brother-in-law Mel Lillie. Daykin will also be missed by sister-in-law Betty Vance, her son Fred and family as well as many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Wilbert and Olivia (Wilson) Neely. Daykin worked for the National Research Council Canada and volunteered much of his time to his community. He was a volunteer firefighter in Constance Bay and well known for his happy uplifting personality. A special thank you to the staff of the Arnprior Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. Visitations at the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday January 7, 2016 in the Emmanuel Anglican Church, Arnprior at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Cathy McCaig officiating. Cremation to follow. In memoriams to the “Partners in Caring” Foundation of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by his family.