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MCPHAIL, James Henry (Neil)

MCPHAIL, James Henry (Neil)

Died: 29th April 2025

Service: 2nd May 2025

Passed away peacefully at Gore Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.


Aged 92 years.


Much loved Husband and best friend of the late Heather.


Loving Dad and Father-in-law of Stephen and Inanga (Otaki), Paul and Kymm (Gore), Mark and Jo (Christchurch), Richard and Steph (Waikaka Valley), Jeremy and Annabelle (Gore).


Dearly loved Poppa of Trudi, Southern, Aaron, Rakaia, Beth, Abbie, Sam, Maggie, Chelsea, Josie, Eden, Nate, Tully, Murphy, and Barney.

Philippians 4:11 - "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."


A service to celebrate Neil's life will be held at the Calvin Community Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore, on Friday, May 2nd, at 10:30am, followed by a cuppa before the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery.


Donations may be left at the service for Gore Health.


Special thanks to the medical team and nursing staff at Gore Health.


Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz.


Messages to 1 Aranui Place, Gore, 9710.


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