ALEXANDER MCNEIL KIRKPATRICK

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ALEXANDER MCNEIL KIRKPATRICK

Alexander McNeil (Neil) Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Neil was born on October 11, 1934, in Brandon, MB, and grew up on the family farm with his parents Cliff and Blanche, and his sister Ina. After high school Neil attended the University of Manitoba earning an Agriculture Diploma.



In 1955, he married Leona Hodson from Lenore, MB. They lived on the home farm where they raised three children. Neil was a farmer his entire life, growing up working side by side with his father and later with his sons. He was very proud to be the fourth generation on a farm that has been in the family for over 125 years.



Neil was very active in the community, volunteering many hours at the Kemnay Community Centre. He served on several boards including UGG, KAP and the Brandon Sno-Goer’s Club, and was an active member of the Pioneer Power & Equipment Club for many years. In his retirement years he helped organize a golf group and served as president.



Neil enjoyed playing hockey when he was younger, curled for many years and loved music his entire life. He taught himself to play the drums and played with several groups for many dances over the years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, playing cards and socializing with many friends. He and Leona went on several trips with friends and family including to Nova Scotia, Florida, and Texas, as well as the Panama Canal and Alaskan cruises.



As Neil slowed down from working on the farm he found a new passion in woodworking which included making furniture items, games and beautiful intarsia pieces.



Neil and Leona enjoyed socializing and attended many community functions. They watched their grandchildren and great nieces and nephews at many sporting events and 4-H achievements. Neil especially enjoyed music recitals and band concerts.



Neil is survived by his sister, Ina Franks, sisters-in-law, Gwen Harris and Joan Hodson; children, Colin (Arlene), Brad (Noreen) and Sandi (Brian) Nichol; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and their children.



He was predeceased by his wife, Leona, in October 2017, sister-in-law, Norma Hodson, brothers-in-law; Ivan Franks, Innes Hodson, Jim Wintringham, and Henry Harris, and nephew, Victor Harris.



A Celebration of Neil’s life will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 8th Street, on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

ALEXANDER MCNEIL KIRKPATRICK

Alexander McNeil (Neil) Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully at Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 88 years. A Celebration of Neil’s Life will be held at Brockie Donovan Funeral Chapel, 332 8th street, on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Kim Lewarne as celebrant. Donations in memory of Neil may be made to a charity of your choice. Complete obituary information to follow.

Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 16, 2023, Sep 30, 2023