2 December 1946 – 14 July 2023
2 December 1946 – 14 July 2023
BLUMENTHAL,
Neil Andrew.
Passed away at home on Saturday July 14, 2023, after battling with cancer.
Loved husband of the late Anne for over 50 years.
Loved father of Wayne, Simon and the late Helen.
A service celebrating Neil's life was held at the Snells Beach Baptist Church, 400 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach on Thursday 20th July, at 11:00am followed by interment at Matakana Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice (see the link below).
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Funeral service held at Snells Beach Baptist Church
Neil was a humble man, generous in his time and his resources, gentle and loving and full of faith and love for Jesus. Neil was a man of great compassion. Neil’s Faith was inspirational it really was, he amazed me. Neil: very generous, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, a giver and receiver of hugs and a father figure to those who knew him. Neil was a man of great compassion. Neil was a generous man with a giving heart. For him...it was all about Jesus. Neil was a man of incredible empathy & understanding of others He was a hard working hospitable man! Neil is a faithful witness of and to Jesus in how he lived and spoke. Neil knew Jesus is in this place, and Jesus loves you. A man with the tender heart of the Father He was a kind hearted man stood firm in his faith in Jesus. A man who loves Jesus His Saviour whole heart and made time for others see Jesus in him. Neil’s love for God was inspiring. Neil had a wonderful open heart towards the children. He always blessed the children whenever he saw them. Neil didn’t care what it looked like as long as Jesus was in it. Neil he was a nice, kind, faithful l, truely honest man of God who loved Jesus and made us smile. Neil’s faith will bless his family, I’m privileged to know him. When I see a marshmallow I’m reminded Jesus loves me! Neil shared that truth with me. Neil loved doing coffee, and hearing what’s going on in our lives. He made us feel special and loved we will miss him, but are thankful He’s with Jesus His saviour.
Thinking of all the family today and know that, Neil, you are where you want to be. Happy memories of family times together. Rest in peace after all your good works.
Farewell my friend, you were always there for me with good advice, I will never forget the laughs we shared while working together, you taught me many things about life,lessons I will never forget THANKS MATE. God bless you
Rest well Uncle. Glad that the pain and suffering are now over, we'll be here for the boys. Many fond memories from earlier days, that Bluie stubbornness, and following your dreams. Rest in peace now.
Sending much love to the family in this tuff time here from Australia He must have been a strong man to raise two strong sons . Love to you all Surfdog
Funeral service held at Snells Beach Baptist Church

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