Neil Hines

April 15, 1942 - March 16, 2019

A true gentleman passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Erie Shores Healthcare in Leamington on March 16, 2019 at 76 years of age. Son of the late Edward and Dorothy Hines (Doyle). Beloved husband of Carol (nee Pike) with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage and the late Antoinette (nee Gagnon) (1966). Loving father of Margaret (Mike), Lisa (Brian), Chris (Bill) and Doug. Treasured grandpa of Ryan, Melanie (Mike), Brandie (Kyle), Justin (Amanda), Brittany (Paul), Brooke (Trevor), Brock (Jill), Sam and Brant. Great-grandpa of Kaleb, Nathan, Hayden, Kody, Ryder, Zakery, Weston, Joshua, Memphis and Liv. Brother of Fred Hines and the late Margaret Hines. He will be sadly missed by the Hines, Gagnon and Pike families. Also survived by his nephew Max; niece Katie and their mother Diane. Neil will be missed by his many friends. Neil was a teacher with the Windsor-Essex Separate School Board for 36 years. He was a devoted member of Holy Name of Jesus Church serving as a reader for over 50 years. Neil was a diehard Blue Jay and Essex 73’s fan! Neil is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, family and friends are invited to gather at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. South, Essex) after 9 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to Essex Area Foodbank or the Diabetes Association. In honour of TEAM NEIL you are welcome to wear your sports attire to the visitation and funeral. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com