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Neil Duncan Cherry

10/17/2021

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1962 - 2021 

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday October 17, 2021 in Hospice, Waterloo at the age of 58 years.

Beloved Husband of Beth (nee Jones), Cherished Father of Jillian, Nathan, Emily and Benjamin. Loving Son of Jean Cherry (nee McColl). Dear Brother of David (Vicki) and Scott (Val ) ; Treasured Son-in-law of Floyd and Mary Jones. Predeceased by his father William Cherry.

Neil had a passion for computer programming which spanned 40+ years. In 2014, he joined CareHawk Safety Communications, and became not only a valued team member, but a part of their family. Neil shared an analytical mind (and HOCKEY) with his youngest son, Ben, who hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps with programming. If computers were a professional passion, then cooking was definitely a personal passion for Neil. If you were lucky enough to taste one of his ideas come to fruition, then you were hooked and left waiting in eager anticipation for the next get together. Both his creative inspiration and his love for sharing a meal, have been instilled in both his daughters, Jillian and Emily, through countless practice sessions over the years. Clean up NOT included. Adoration for a particular car, a 1977 Austin Mini, was shared with his oldest son, Nathan. That particular Mini had been in Neil’s possession for 40 or so years. To see the smiles on both Neil and Nathan's faces during that last ride together was topped only by Neil’s “let’s go round again!”

Neil was a paradox, both a man of few words and sometimes of many. He was a strong, smart
and funny man who loved his family more than he would ever say. He could walk into a room and talk to anyone, especially when beer was involved, but not because of it. He will be remembered for his genuine easy going nature, kind heart and tremendous sense of humour, as well as many ridiculous antics over the 25 years he spent with the love of his life, his wife, Beth.

His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2022.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (supporting Colon Cancer Research) as expressions of sympathy, would be appreciated by the family.

Please feel free to view a Tribute at https://carehawk.com/ca/tribute/.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Neil's obituary notice on Facebook.
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Andrew Lee
10/23/2021 05:07:47 pm

My condolences to the entire family.
Andrew Lee and family

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Bob Seely
10/23/2021 08:58:35 pm

David and Jean. I'm in shock. Neil was one of my best friends growing up. We had many great times growing up. I've thought about him fondly many times over the years. I am so sorry for your loss and the loss to his entire family. Reference to his infamous Austin Mini brought a smile to my face. That's the way I'll continue to remember him.

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Earl Nesbitt
10/23/2021 11:23:38 pm

My condolences to all !!

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Lori (Pennell) Kilmartin
10/24/2021 07:54:35 pm

Jean and David and family - my sincerely condolences for your loss.

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Mary Dulmage Lewis
10/25/2021 06:28:02 am

My condolences to Scott, Jean, David, Beth and the Cherry family. May your warm and loving memories provide some form of comfort.

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