Neil Donald McLeod, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the age of 92. He was born in Akron, New York on March 3, 1916. Neil worked for and retired from Empire Trailways Bus Company; giving 32 years of dedicated service. Following both his and his wife, Jessie\u0027s retirement in 1978 they became very active in the Verde Village, and have remained active since. Both Neil and Jessie served in many offices of the VVPOA. Neil was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. In 1994 Neil\u0027s beautiful wife of 50 years passed away. He leaves behind three daughters, Diane Brown of Norman, Oklahoma, Judy Thomas of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mollie Lannigan of Grandview, Missouri; his son, Larry McLeod of Santee, California; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Neil is also survived by his brother, Francis McLeod of Akron, New York; two sisters, one from Pinellas Park, Florida, and the other from Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada; and ten nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 10:00am. At some later date, both Neil and Jessie will be inurned at the All Souls Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com