Died: 24th November 2023

Service: 29th November 2023

Suddenly, but peacefully, the culmination of a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, at Rowena Jackson (formerly of Kauana) on Friday, November 24.

Aged 73.

With Lyn, his loving and devoted wife of 46 years by his side in a special last moment together. 

A much loved father and father-in-law of Jared and Prue (Kauana), Kirsten and Tim (Christchurch), Bridget and Leon (Christchurch).

Super proud Grandad of Tom, Angus and George Collie, *Toby, Lyla, Penny, Kipp and Greta O’Sullivan, Felix, Zara and Harriet Head.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of *Owen and Barbara, Fergus and *Lynette, Hugh and Lynley, and Donna and Wayne Whitburn. 

Loved Uncle Neil to all his nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, November 29 at 1.30pm.

This will be followed by a private family cremation. 

The family would like to thank all who have been involved with Neil’s care throughout his Alzheimer’s journey over the past 11 years, especially his most recent carers at Gaius Cottage and Rowena Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, Southland, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. 

‘Alzheimer’s doesn’t erase the person you were; it just makes it harder to remember’

Messages to the Collie Family at 22 Inverurie Drive, Waihopai, RD 2, Invercargill 9872 or to Neil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

(* Denotes Deceased)