Neil was a Rec Spec who served in Manitoba, Alberta, Nova Scotia, CFSPER, England, France and Germany. After promotion to Sgt he completed the ROTP(M) obtaining a BSc (R&PE) at Acadia in 1977.  On retirement he became a Real Estate Agent and was the Past President of the Kingston Real Estate Association. He also was Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #9652 St Paul the Apostle Church and 2005 Sir Knight of the Archbishop James V Cleary Assembly in Kingston.