On Saturday, January 14, 2017, WO (Ret'd) Neil Joseph MacLellan, CD, age 78 years, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Left to mourn are his wife Joan (St. Germain), sons Ron and Jan, Don and Angela, Neil and Susan and his grandchildren Sydney, McKenna, Therran and Cooper. Neil served in the Artillery for 36 years with many postings. An avid hockey and ball player, he also coached minor hockey and baseball. Upon retirement, Neil became an avid golfer and served on the Army and Navy Committee. The Celebration of Neil's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330 18th Street North, on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Arlene Robertson will officiate. Interment will be in the Field of Honour at the Brandon Cemetery. A reception will follow at the A.N.A.F., 31 14th Street, Brandon, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Neil may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #3-2430 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 0M5.