Mr. Bruce McNeil, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, "Public General Campus", Chatham, at the age of 85. Bruce was a son of the late Hugh and Leone McNeil. Beloved husband of Eileen (Bennett) McNeil. Loving father of Dale (Charlie) McCormick, Marty McNeil, Jeff McNeil and the late Carl McNeil (1994). Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Kind brother-in-law of MaryBelle and Grace. Predeceased by his brothers, Clint and Jim. Arrangements were entrusted to the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Eileen and Bruce's life will take place on April 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com. As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Bruce McNeil.