Elaine Theresa McNeil

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elaine Theresa McNeil on Monday January 19, 2026, at the age of 81 years. Elaine passed in her home surrounded by close family as a result of complications associated to her ten year battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Elaine was preceded to heaven by her youngest brother Rick Dumouchelle. She is survived by the love of her life George McNeil whom she met and wed in 1967. Elaine is survived by her three children, Heather Roy of Dubai, UAE and husband Navin, Graham McNeil of Dundas, ON. And wife Marianne and Maureen Skinner of Georgetown ON. and husband Eric Skinner; six grandchildren: Nicholas, Georgia, Ethan, Callum, Eli and Charlotte.

Elaine was born in Windsor, Ontario, in 1944 to her parents Al and Gertrude Dumouchelle. She was the eldest of six children. Elaine was a brilliant mind, enrolling herself at the University of Windsor at a time when the higher education of women was not seen as a priority. She graduated with honors and went onto Nitangale School of Nursing, where she graduated top of her nursing class. She went onto serve her community as a a nurse for 52 years, ending her career as Acting Director of Care at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown Ontario.

Elaine dedicated her life to us; her husband George, her Children and Grandchildren, she was the backbone of our family and will forever be truly missed.

All are welcome to attend the burial held at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 12001 17 Side Road, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. Family and friends will be then received at Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service held in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. A reception will be held following the service for a time of gathering and fellowship.

In honour of Elaine, memorial donations may be made to the Halton-Peel Community Aphasia Programs. https://www.h-pcap.com/donations.html

*Taking into consideration the many family members and friends traveling in from around the world, and the length of time leading up to the service, the family kindly requests that you RSVP by Sunday, February 8, if you plan to attend the service. Please RSVP to skinner.m.2095@gmail.com