December 11, 1935 - April 3, 2026

Neil, born December 11, 1935, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife Carole after being married for 59 years. Together, they had six children: Freida (Murray) Tann, Lois Keller, David (predeceased), Roxanne (predeceased), Gwen (predeceased) and Patricia Middaugh. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren and many great grandchildren as well as his son-in-law Mike Desroches. Neil was the beloved son of Sylvia and Sylvenus Middaugh (both predeceased) and predeceased by his siblings Jean (and son Willard), Lloyd, Leland, Dorne, Faye and Twyla. He is survived by his sister Donna. Neil was dedicated to mechanics all his life and had a knack for fixing what others thought couldn鈥檛 be fixed. Alongside his own work, Neil took pride in mentoring many young aspiring mechanics, sharing his knowledge and helping them grow into skilled craftsmen in their own right. In his later years, Neil found joy tending to his farm and raising his beloved chocolate lab puppies. Above all, Neil was a devoted family man who cherished time spent camping, hunting and fishing with those he loved. To those who knew him, he was lovingly known as Poppa.

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