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Neil Aden Page “Satch”
It is with love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Neil Aden Page (“Satch”) at the age of 93 on February 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless memories.
Neil was a proud and loving father to Cheryl (Victor) and cherished grandpa to Claire and Ella. He was a beloved brother to Anna (Ray) Schroeder and favourite uncle to many nieces and nephews, some of whom also inherited the joke-telling gene. He is fondly remembered by his former spouse, Florence, and her partner Garry, with whom he shared many happy occasions. He will be missed by the many friends he made over the years, as well as the staff/residents at Grandview whose days he brightened with a joke or song.
He was predeceased by his parents Neil and Helen (née Himsley) and siblings, Joseph (Rena), Ada (Sister Mary Immaculata), Mary, Almita, Helen, Agnes Clifford (Gerry), John (Jean), Jean Shepherd (Fred), Clarence, Nancy Bisson (Andy), and his brothers-in-law, Jim Long and Ray Schroeder. Born and raised in Dunnville, Neil was the 2nd youngest of 12 children. He grew up on Monarch Row until his father passed away, then lived in town apartments with family, including one above Brown’s Arcade.
After marrying Florence, they bought their first home on Gardiner Avenue and later settled on South Cayuga Street. Throughout his life, Neil worked at several jobs, starting with machine work at John Deere, followed by positions at INCO and the Monarch Knitting Company. He also worked at Erco, where he emptied rail cars, and at IMC, operating a tow motor. After the layoff at IMC, Neil was fortunate to secure a janitorial position with the school board, first at Cayuga Secondary and later at Dunnville Secondary, where he worked until his retirement.
Neil always enjoyed the camaraderie of being part of a team. During his brief stint in high school, he played on the 6-man football team; however, with brothers called to war, Neil needed to work and help at home. He loved baseball. In his 20s he became a skilled hardball pitcher, (partially earning his nickname after Satchel Paige) and credits Busher Logan for helping him learn along with other great pitchers he played with such as Bob Nephew, Gordie Dale and Barry Dear. He would often tell the story of being scouted by Doug Mowry of the Brooklyn Dodgers but it wasn’t meant to be. His baseball passion continued throughout his life playing fastball and later slo-pitch into his 60s where he earned accolades for sportsmanship. He assisted John Baker in coaching women’s fastball and was occasionally called upon to umpire games or assist coaches in minor baseball with their pitchers creating memorable moments along the way.
As a fan, he cheered for the Yankees and later followed the Blue Jays too. He enjoyed annual trips to sports events with the Rhys’ Riot bunch. An original member of the Shep’s Sunday morning hockey team founded by his brother-in-law, Fred Shepherd, Neil continued playing into his 50’s. As a fan, he cheered for the Montreal Canadiens. Other sports he enjoyed included: bowling, pool and fishing. He enjoyed cards and games in general and was often the life of the party. A long-time member of the Dunnville Legion, Neil participated in various team leagues such as darts and snooker.
He also enjoyed attending the dances. If you had the pleasure to dance with him, he smoothly floated you across the dance floor. Neil was also a music lover. He couldn’t sit/stand still around a good beat and loved to sing along. He especially enjoyed music from the ‘40s and ‘50s – love songs, big band, jazz and rock ‘n roll. Some favourites included Louis Armstrong (the other nod to the nickname Satchmo), Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Orchestra. He passed on this music appreciation to his daughter and granddaughters.
A true lover of nature, Neil had a deep appreciation for animals and the outdoors. He enjoyed walks and found joy in simply being outside. He shared his love of birds with Cheryl, teaching her to recognize different species and their calls. In their early years together, they spent time watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, fascinated by the wonders of the animal world.
Neil’s kindness extended to the pets of friends and family, always giving them special attention — and they were just as happy to see him in return. At Grandview, he spent countless hours in the garden, strolling through the greenery before settling on his favorite bench to soak up the sun and admire the beauty around him. The spirituality instilled in him from a young age remained a constant throughout his life. As a boy, he served as an altar boy at St. Michael’s, and in his later years at Grandview, he regularly attended Rosary prayers and hymn singing, finding comfort and connection in his faith.
King of the dad jokes, he used his humour to overcome his shy nature often engaging friends and strangers with a joke or song. He would always say it gave him immense pleasure to bring a smile to someone’s face. He was a great example of the impact of small gestures, how to stay positive and always looking on the bright side. A heartfelt thank you to the many wonderful staff at Grandview Lodge, Dr. Ezzat and Dr. Bernard for their care and compassion over the years.
Visitation will be held at JW Hart Funeral Home on Friday, February 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Saturday February 15, 2025 at 11:00 am. Immediately following mass friends are invited to attend a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dunnville the family will join after a private burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Grandview Lodge Residents Council, Dunnville Hospital Foundation,
Dunnville Minor Baseball Association or the Dave Dunham Breakaway Fund would be
appreciated.
2025
Décès pour la Ville:Dunnville, Province: Ontario
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