Elinor Audrey (Collar) Neill (née Sundercock)

Elinor Audrey (Collar) Neill (née Sundercock) of Wingham passed away peacefully at Braemar Retirement Centre at the age of 98. 

 

Born in Clinton into the home of Charles and Rose Ann (née Waymouth) Sundercock, Elinor grew up with her brother Donald Sundercock and cousin Dennis Waymouth who was like a brother to her. 

 

Elinor was the beloved wife of 16 years to the late Reginald Collar and wife of 41 years to the late Raymond Neill. She was the devoted mother of Audrey and Gregg MacDonald and Donald and Cathy Collar and the proud nana of Steven MacDonald, David (Kelly) MacDonald, and Bradley (Michelle Anne) Collar. She will also be missed by her great-grandchildren: Liam and Evie MacDonald and Elijah and Joshua Collar. Elinor was the special aunt of Marilyn and Allen Robb and Paul and Mary Young and their families.

 

Elinor worked as an RNA at the Wingham and District Hospital for a number of years. She loved birds, flowers, dancing, travel, watching sports and curling. She was a devout Christian and faithfully served Christ and the church community as a Sunday school teacher, organist and member of both the ladies’ auxiliary and the church choir. For many years, she and her husband Raymond served with The Gideons.

 

Visitation will take place at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Friday, May 2 from 10 -11 a.m., followed by the memorial service to honour Elinor’s life at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Carel Grundlingh of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Refreshments will be provided immediately following the service at the church. 

 

Interment will take place at Wingham Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Braemar Resident’s Council or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

 

Online condolences may be left at mcburneyfuneralhome.com.