February 8, 1959 – February 28, 2016Neal passed away evening of February 28, 2016 at Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax due to complications of an infection and liver failure.His family and friends were with him to provide comfort during his peaceful passing. Born in Fort Frances, ON and grew up in Thompson & Brandon, MB. Neal graduated from Crocus Plains High School, Brandon 1977. He and Gwen met a few years later and were married in 1982. Their only child, Kyle, was born in 1990.He is survived by his mother Margaret Noble; wife Gwen (nee McInnis); son Kyle, siblings Ray (Julie) and Johann Cooper (Gregg).Predeceased by his father Laure in 2013.Neal always loved to cook and encouraged by his Dad, followed his dream to become a chef. He attended Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, BC graduating top of his class with a Culinary Management diploma in 1987.Neal & Gwen then moved to Toronto for Neal to begin his career. Chef Noble became an influential force in the culinary community perfecting his art at Sutton Place, Metropolitan Hotels and Sen5es Bakery & Restaurant. He travelled the world consulting within the industry. In 2005 he founded Noble Culinary which is considered caterer of choice by many clients.Neal was fondly and simply known as ‘Chef’.Visitation will be held Sunday, March 13th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church (928 Liverpool Rd, Pickering, ON L1W 1S6).A Memorial Service honouring Neal’s life will follow Monday, March 14th, 2:00 at Peace Lutheran Church.In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations to Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax or a charity of choice.Online messages of condolence may be left for the family, and visitation and memorial service details can be found at: