Sadly, Neil passed away at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. In his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia for 66 years. Much loved, cheeky Dad and Dad-in-law of Nigel and Ann, Deidre and Barry MacKay, Andrea and Todd, Mark and Sarah. Dearly loved Grandad of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Wayne and Bobbie, Jill* and Charlie* Dawson. Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for their care of Neil.
"He wasn't just our rock; he was the mountain we stood on to see the beautiful world."
A celebration of Neil's life will be held in All Saints Anglican Church, corner of Dee St and Holywood Terrace, Invercargill, at 1.00pm, on Thursday, April 17. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or Cancer Society, in Neil's name would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Digital messages may be left on Neil's tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
(*Denotes deceased).


Published by Southland Times from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2025.