Roddie MacNeil
RODERICK (RODDIE) JAMES MACNEIL
April 21, 1954 - October 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Roddie.
Left to cherish his memory are his partner, Paula (with daughters Colette [Darcey] & Stacey; granddaughters Madisen & Olivia; great-grandson Levi), siblings Jackie, Tipton (Irena), Connie (Eric), and many other family members. Roddie was predeceased by his parents Danny & Kaye, brother Dan E., and sister-in-law Donna.
Roddie was one of six siblings, growing up in Iona, Nova Scotia, briefly moving to Ontario then settling down in Winnipeg where he met his life partner, Paula, in the late 1980s. Roddie always had a fondness for cars, spending time working on them in his younger years which continued as a hobby though out his life. Car show in town? You can be sure that Roddie was there! He would also never miss a Barra MacNeils Christmas concert when they were in town! Roddie’s bonus daughters and granddaughters appreciated his love of this music, but never did quite get into cars!
Anyone who knows Roddie knows that he was filled with strength, had a heart of gold, and fought hard to stay on this earth to be with his family. Over the years, he defied medical odds and the prognosis of numerous doctors whose only explanation for how he survived catastrophic injuries (on more than one occasion) was that he had the will to live. And he truly did. He let nothing stand in his way.
He was the bonus Dad and Grandpa who would be there in a second to help. To fix. To drive. To talk. To babysit, dog or cat-sit. He was present — always.
“Love you. Bye for now”
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the St Boniface Hospital Foundation (Cardiac Care) or Heart & Stroke Foundation (Manitoba) in Roddie’s name.
A private celebration of life and inurnment will occur at Glen Lawn Cemetery at a later date.
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Jessie (MacNeil) Macdougall
October 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
So very sorry to hear of Roddie’s passing. He was alway kind and thoughtful man. My heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time
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Anne Marie MacNeil
October 18, 2026 at 10:28 AM
I grew up with Roddie...he was just a lovely guy! My sincere sympathies!
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Anita MacNeil & Murdena Redden
October 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of Roddie's family. Roddie will always be fondly remembered on the hill in Iona.
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Karen Maclean- cousin
October 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Deepest sympathies to you and your family! 🙏🏻🙏🏻Roddie was a kind soul and always welcomed his family from Boston on our visits to Iona, on our summer vacations., visiting with Aunt Kaye and Uncle Danny and family. 🇨🇦🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
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Carol Anne Boyd Maybin
October 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Our heartfelt condolences on the sudden passing of Roddie, a kind soul and devoted family man. Jackie will deeply miss their frequent and cherished phone calls. Raised by wonderful, salt of the earth parents, Kay and Danny, Roddie carried the love and values of his upbringing in his heart throughout his life. Our precious Donna always spoke so fondly of her and Jack's visits with Paula and Roddie. With love and sympathy to Paula, Colette, Stacey, Jack and all the MacNeil family.
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Janet &Lawrence
October 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
What a beautiful tribute to a gentle and kind individual! He will be missed by so many. Condolences to all of his Winnipeg families as well as his families in Cape Breton.
Lawrence & Janet
Jamesville
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Ann Marie and Michael Mac Neil.
October 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
So sorry to hear of Roddie's passing, condolences to all the family and friends.
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Shawn Gaudley
October 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM
So sorry to hear of Roddie's passing !!! condolences to all the family and friends!!! He will be missed dearly lots of great memories growing up in Iona!!!
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John Mac Neil
October 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Thoughts and Prayers to all the Family. RIP Roddie...
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Ethel MacNeil
October 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
So sorry to read this. He was a kind soul! RIP Roddie
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Phil & Cheryl Cann
October 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM
So sorry to hear of Roddie's passing. A wonderful tribute video! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Brad Mac Neil
October 17, 2026 at 11:42 AM
I am very sorry for everyone's loss. He certainly was great to us when we were growing up.
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Jean and Duncan MacNeil
October 17, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Sorry for your loss. We all thought the world of Rody. Always on a trip to Iona he was sure to visit. Sympaties to all the families.
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Teresa
October 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I was saddened to hear of Roddie's passing. A truly kind soul. He was an Uncle to my brothers and I in every way. Family to all too. Aunt Paula, Colette, Darcey and Stacey, Madisrn, Olivia and Levi...hugs to you all❤️
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Auntie Ellen - actually great, great, great Auntie
October 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
What a beautiful tribute to a kind soul. I am so sad for your loss.. I loved his shirt that said 'so much to do and so little time'. It looks like he did 'do' a lot. My heart is with you all. God loves you and so do I. Xoxoxo 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
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