Dip FS, Reg FD,  MNZEA, Life Member, Past President & Executive Member of the New Zealand Embalmers Association (NZEA), Life Representative of the Funeral Director’s Association of New Zealand (FDANZ).  Passed away at home in Papamoa after a brief illness on 2^nd September 2026, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Jane and cherished Dad of Liz and Lyn. A service for Neil will be held at Hnry Stadium (the ‘Cake Tin”), Level 4 Members Lounge, Wellington, on Friday 11^th September at 1.30pm.