Obituary for Neil Campbell Anderson
NEIL CAMPBELL ANDERSON
October 26, 1966 - October 11, 2023
It is with sad and shattered hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and friend Neil Campbell Anderson on October 11th, 2023 at home with his girls by his side. Neil battled this disease with a silent determination and bravery, fighting until he took his very last breath. He is predeceased by his mother Irene (Nemeth) and his precious son Reid Ripley (August 2022). Neil will be lovingly remembered and adored always by his daughter Bria, and his wife Bobbi (Francke). He is also survived by his father Don Anderson, brothers Gary, Ian, Lance, Donnie, his sister Karen and many nieces and nephews. Neil will be forever missed by his longtime friends and teammates, especially the “Ants”. He cherished the bonds and memories made over the years and reminiscing about all the wild and crazy times he had with the boys growing up, or in the dressing room after hockey, or in the dugout in Walsingham. There are so many happy and fun times he will be remembered for, and that was what he wanted. Neil was an amazing father, always there for his children coaching, teaching, laughing, making a tradition of daddy daughter dates, taking Reid with him everywhere he went, and most importantly always making sure they knew he loved them more than anything else.
Neil had an infectious smile and spirit that made everything else seem to fade away when you were around him, which makes losing him that much more unbearable. We will miss you and love you always. To honour Neil’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the ALS Society of Canada and can be done online directly or via cheque by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home (519) 842-5221. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
October 26, 1966 - October 11, 2023
It is with sad and shattered hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and friend Neil Campbell Anderson on October 11th, 2023 at home with his girls by his side. Neil battled this disease with a silent determination and bravery, fighting until he took his very last breath. He is predeceased by his mother Irene (Nemeth) and his precious son Reid Ripley (August 2022). Neil will be lovingly remembered and adored always by his daughter Bria, and his wife Bobbi (Francke). He is also survived by his father Don Anderson, brothers Gary, Ian, Lance, Donnie, his sister Karen and many nieces and nephews. Neil will be forever missed by his longtime friends and teammates, especially the “Ants”. He cherished the bonds and memories made over the years and reminiscing about all the wild and crazy times he had with the boys growing up, or in the dressing room after hockey, or in the dugout in Walsingham. There are so many happy and fun times he will be remembered for, and that was what he wanted. Neil was an amazing father, always there for his children coaching, teaching, laughing, making a tradition of daddy daughter dates, taking Reid with him everywhere he went, and most importantly always making sure they knew he loved them more than anything else.
Neil had an infectious smile and spirit that made everything else seem to fade away when you were around him, which makes losing him that much more unbearable. We will miss you and love you always. To honour Neil’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the ALS Society of Canada and can be done online directly or via cheque by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home (519) 842-5221. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com