Monday, January 21, 2019

My Neil

Neil, my husband of over 46 years, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  He was the great love of my life. Here is the obituary for him which will be published online and in print this weekend.


ORNSTEIN, NEIL M.
March 2, 1934 – January 15, 2019

With sadness, we announce that our Neil passed at the age of 84 in Vancouver, BC. Lovingly remembered by Donna his wife of over 46 years, siblings Joan Howitt (Bruce), Jack (Micheline), Marilyn Goodwin (Don), nephews and nieces Vincent Kruger (Shannon), Janice Riahi (Nader), Gillian Morantz (Adrian) and great nieces and nephews Gabriella and Leila Riahi, Dylan Kruger (Katie), Montana Kruger and Chloe and Damien Schauer. Also by brother-in-law Ken Rowan (Libby) and Ken’s sons Chris, Sam and Teddy Rowan. Predeceased by sister-in-law Dr. Linda Vickars and brother-in-law Bruce Rowan.

Neil was born in Fort William, ON to Irving and Gertrude Ornstein. He cherished memories of Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, Loon Lake, and skiing at Mt. Baldy. The family moved to Vancouver in 1954 where Neil attended UBC and obtained his BA in 1956 and his LLB in 1959. His varied 52-year law career included serving as Counsel to the National Harbours Board, and private practice with Varty & Company for 25 years.

Active in volunteer groups, he was President of Vancouver Waterfront Lions Club, Vancouver Central Lions Club and B’nai B’rith Lions Gate Lodge.  He represented the Lodge on the Brotherhood Interfaith Society board.

Neil is remembered for his curiosity and enjoyment of people of different ethnic backgrounds, especially their languages, cuisines and religions. Neil and Donna travelled extensively visiting all 7 continents on tours and cruises.  Home and his family and friends were his greatest joys.

Thank you to Dr. Isaiah Bregman for his dedication to Neil’s care, Emmy and Lanie, Neil’s companions for their devotion to Neil as well as the staff at Weinberg Residence for their assistance to Neil as he faced many challenges with disabilities.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Neil’s memory to Temple Sholom, Louis Brier Foundation or a charity of their choice.

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