Neil Raymond McNee

10 July 195030 April 2023

Neil McNee

Peacefully on Sunday, 30th April 2023at Whakatane Hospital surrounded by family; aged 72 years.

Dearly loved husband of 51 years to Julia.  Special dad to Lisa and Jake, Deon and Maija. Adored Afi to Caitlin, Matias and Anni.  Adopted dad to his Icelandic families.

A service celebrating Neil's life will be held at The Whangamata Club, Port Road, Whangamata on Thursday, 4th May 2023 at 1:00pm followed by a private family cremation.  Communications to The McNee family at juliamcnee@gmail.com would be appreciated.

Funeral service held at The Whangamata Club

Tributes

Dear Julia and Family, So sad to hear of Neil passing, sending love to all. Sincerely Beryl Russell & Lisa Dearing (Jenner)

Beryl Russell

Dearest Aunti Julie, Lisa, Deon and families, Uncle Neil really was one of the Good Ones, a true gentle giant and we have so many fantastic memories of our time with you all. Uncle Neil, thank you, what an amazing life and person, it has been an honour to have known you. Loving thoughts with you all today and always. Love Barb, John, Todd and Kate Balcombe.

Barb Balcombe (Hunt)

Dear Julia,Lisa, Deon and Family, So saddened to here of Neils passing,our Condolences to you all,I my self have lots of, difference thing that I did with Neil,one of them was the milk run that I would help him over Christmas,.,and the other when he was the Milk Tanker driver in Hastings,when he would call me the short one as I would have the Driver seat forward,and Neil would have it right back( Neils long Leg.) Farewell,Neill you taught me so much . From Andrew,Kaye Damian,Karissa, Hazel Babbage,Of Melbourne, Australia.

Andrew Babbage

Dear Julie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. He was a good hard working family and community man. With sympathy and thoughts Aileen and Jarrod Alty.

Aileen Alty
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