R.J. “Neil” Pack, born in Carnduff, SK, died after a brief illness in Courtenay, BC.
He grew up near Carnduff on the family farm, volunteered for service in the Navy in 1943 and was discharged in 1945. He returned briefly to the farm then enrolled in a mechanics course in Winnipeg, after which he moved to BC, where he worked in Duncan Garage from 1947 to 1965. In 1965 he took a course in real estate, then worked in this field until his retirement in 1989.
He is survived by his wife Rose, daughter Marilyn (Mike), son Robin (Elizabeth), four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, also two sisters and a brother. His care, love, advice and humour will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.