'Such a kind, caring man'- Blackpool Gazette readers pay tribute to beloved Fleetwood High teacher
“Rest easy sir, thoughts and my deepest condolences to all his family and friends and to all those who had the pleasure of meeting him. Such a kind, caring man.”
The Gazette’s readers have paid tribute to the life of Shaun MacNeill, a beloved Fylde coast teacher of 50 years and dedicated family man.
MacNeill, who taught at Larkholme High School and Fleetwood High School during a stellar career in education, passed away at home on September 16 at the age of 80.
His family say he was ‘always looking to help where he could’ - ‘a caring man’. After retirement, David dedicated much of his time to West View Community Association, the body which supports Fleetwood’s largest council estate.
The Gazette’s readers have also paid tribute to the life of David. Leanne Jones said: “So sad. Mr MacNeill was my teacher at Fleetwood High as well as my head of year. Rest easy sir, thoughts and my deepest condolences to all his family and friends and to all those who had the pleasure of meeting him. Such a kind, caring man.”
Elizabeth Jayne Barr said: “Bless him. My family and I used to stay in a holiday cottage in Ingleton that belonged to Mr and Mrs MacNeill. Such a lovely man and great teacher.”
Richard Gillingham added: “Thanks Shaun. A pillar of community life and activity in Fleetwood and a caring and well respected teacher.”
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Debbie Haley also paid tribute: “Fond memories of a great teacher and his great experiments in the science department at FHS. RIP Shaun”
Shaun’s wife Sue and their daughters Lucy and Sophie have said that a celebration of life will take place on Thursday October 15 from 2pm, at the North Euston Hotel in Fleetwood.