Robert "Dennis" Neelin 1942 - 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Neelin of Carlyle, Sask., March 29, 2011, with family and friends by his side. Dennis was born October 5, 1942, an only son to Robert John and Mildred (Johnson) Neelin. He is predeceased by his father, Jack; mother, Mildred and oldest son Darrell. He leaves to mourn a son, Scott; cousins, Norm (Judy) Riddell, their children Derek (Lydia) Riddell, Jonathan, Jessica, Jordan; Jody (Jeff) Sterzuk, Taylor and Lauryn; Jared (Tammie) Riddell, Madison, Adrien, Jaiden, and Nolan; and Pat (Richard) McGillivray, and family. Also left to mourn his passing are the children of friends whom he adopted as nieces and nephews, all who have special stories and memories of their "Uncle" Dennis; also, the many friends that spanned his lifetime in Winnipeg and Carlyle - many who knew him as "Leroy Montana." Dennis loved cars, especially the ones he built and raced on the drag strips throughout Western Canada and parts of the United States, his favourite being his 1940 Willys 4 door sedan. As a young man Dennis was employed by Ford Motor Co. of Canada (Winnipeg), serving the mid-west region as their dealer service and sales representative. In later years, he managed several different Ford and GM dealerships in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Dennis loved spending time with relatives and friends, and shared his unconditional love and special brand of wit and wisdom with each and every one. Funeral services will be held at the Carlyle United Church on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Family interment at a later date. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Dennis may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements in care of Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle). "A million tomorrows shall all pass away, before we forget all the joy that you shared each day."
