Doreen N. McNeil

Doreen N. McNeil (Cataldo), age 84, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2022.

Throughout her life, Doreen was an unwavering positive and loving presence to all around her. She raised four children with her husband Harvey, and spent her younger years camping, skiing, and wrangling the kids (and pets!) When her kids grew up, she took on a new role of "nana". Nana loved to swim and she hosted pool parties all summer. During the winter she would bring the grandkids skiing, famously teaching them how to get back up after they fell (a lesson that applies to much more in life than just skiing). At the end of the day she would make her Macaroni and Cheese, ensuring no one left hungry.

Doreen made a lifetime of connections, from the staff that knew her BLT order at her favorite breakfast place to the friends she walked and did yoga with. We will all miss going to her house for wine, cheese, and crackers, but will most of all miss her unconditional love and support.

Doreen was the beloved wife of Harvey McNeil, devoted mother of Paul McNeil and wife Sheila of Tewksbury, Cheryl Briere of Reading, Lance McNeil and companion Andrea Scardino of Wilmington, Mark McNeil and wife Susan of Tewksbury and loving mother-in-law of the late Jo Ann McNeil. Cherished “Nana” of Amanda Briere and partner Meghan Bildner, Christopher Briere and wife MaKenzie, Debra McNeil, Ryan McNeil and fiancé Britini Chandler, Kathryn McNeil and fiancé Jordan Shartar, Stephen McNeil and Taylor McNeil. Dear daughter of the late Edward and Doris (Gustafson) Cataldo, sister of Marjorie and her late husband Louis Generazzo of Lynnfield, sister-in-law of Max and Mary Jane McNeil of Andover, special aunt of Jill Juliano, Susan Generazzo, Rick McNeil, Amy McNeil, Jason McNeil, the late Jeff McNeil and their families.

Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Thursday, July 7th for Visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon followed by a Service to celebrate Doreen’s life at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Doreen’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
 

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