Passed away peacefully on 15 May 2025 in Tauranga aged 98 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father of Peter and Marilyn, father-in-law of Pauline. Grandpa to Erica, Sacha, Peter, and David. A memorial service for Neil is to be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Monday 26 May at 1.30pm. For those unable to attend the service a video will be available at legacyfunerals.co.nz after the service.  Communications to the Neil Thorby family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga, 3142.