ONEIL, Richard Leroy- 77 of New Albany, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Mink Cove, Digby County, he was a son of the late Tennyson and Annie (Trahan) ONeil. Richard had been employed at various occupations over the years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and yard sales. Richard was a member of the Springfield United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Phyllis Whynot; daughters, Annie (Joseph) Whynot, Springfield, NS; Belle Frauzel, Chelsea, Lunenburg County; Darlene Drever (Peter Durling), Upper Granville; sons, Douglas (Heather), Springfield, NS; Allan, Wilmot and Keith, New Albany; sisters, Bev (Lewis) Balcom, Middleton and Anna (Leon) Sabean, Mount Rose, Annapolis County; brother, Eric (Betty) ONeil, South Williamston and 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Arthur, Glidden, Clyde, Lloyd and son-in-law, Rod Frauzel. Visitation will take place 7:00 to 9:00PM Friday, April 1, 2011in the Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. The funeral service will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, April 2, 2011 in the Springfield United Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Gates officiating. Interment will be held in the Springfield Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to The Lodge That Gives or the Springfield United Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com