Obituary of Richard McNelis

McNELIS, Richard †œDick†� Peacefully with the love and support of his family, Richard passed away at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday, December 26, 2011 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Emily for 55 years. Loving father of Ellen (Dennis) Tessmer and Ann (Allan) Alderson. Cherished grandpa of Andrew (Randi) and Amy Alderson, Ritchie Tessmer. Great grandpa of Kasandra and Teitia. Dear brother of Thomas (Sharon) McNelis of Arizona, Margaret (Daniel) Breslin of Pennsylvania, and brother in law of Ellen Robertson of St. Catharines and Elizabeth Hamilton of Australia. Richard is survived by many nieces and nephews. Richard worked and dedicated over 30 years of service at General Motors, and retired in 1993. Richard will be missed greatly by his family and by many friends throughout the community. A special thank you to the staff of Garden City Pharmacy, Dr. Giesbrecht, Dr. Zuliani, Dr. H. Kim, Dr. T Nolan, and doctors and nurses at the St. Catharines General Hospital. In accordance with Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. on Friday, December 30, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Julia Church, 251 Glenridge Ave., on Saturday, December, 31, 2011, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.