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Charles McDOWALL Obituary

Known as Neil also as 'The Sewing Machine Man'

Passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at Gore Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Lyneve (Lyn), very much-loved father and father-in-law of Jan and Myles (Gore), Craig and Sue (Canada). Grandad and Great-Grandfather of Tracy, Leith and Amanda, Bayley, and Maia. Also, Grandad to a lot of people. A graveside service will be held at Charlton Park Cemetery at 1.00pm on Saturday, March 22, 2025. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5001476 Messages to 12 D Ardwick Street, Gore 9710.


Published by Southland Times from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2025.

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Marie Casey

March 24, 2025

Sorry to hear of Uncle Neil's passing,
You're all in our thoughts at this sad time.
Great memories we will always have and will remember with great fondness.

Marie, Les, Taylor & Tegan - Ashburton

Ross Andrews

March 22, 2025

You were a bloody good mate Neil, Rest easy my friend.

Mandy and Jason Smith

March 21, 2025

We will miss you, Uncle. The world feels a little less bright without you in it. Rest in peace with Auntie Lyn and Oscar. You will always be in our hearts.

Paul and Lois

March 21, 2025

So sorry to hear of Neil´s passing . We have many good memory´s of Neil and Lyn in Temuka . Swap meets and the Race Course Market . Listening to his story´s and lots of laughs .he was so clever with his Sewing Machines . He would call in for a coffee on his travels in his camper we always looked forward to his visit with his little mate Oska sorry we can´t be with you on Saturday Paul and Lois

Janine & Floyd Murray

March 21, 2025

We both send you our very heartfelt condolences Jan & Myles, and also to the rest of your family.

Mark Diggins

March 21, 2025

To Jan and Tracy
Sorry for your loss.

Sharyn King

March 21, 2025

To Jan, Tracy & families, Thoughts with you at this sad time

michelle mcmath

March 20, 2025

So sorry to read of Mr Mcdowells passing he was a very kind gentleman and whenever I delivered a parcel to him well what a character. He will be missed by a lot of people in the community . Ex nzpost courier.

Alan Borthwick

March 20, 2025

Jan Myles and family deepest sympathy at this sad time, Sally and Alan

Kathleen Richardson

March 20, 2025

Thinking of you both today. I'm so sure you will have so many good memories of your dear Dad, Jan. Sorry I won't be able to go to the service because of Trevs operation. Though you will be in our thoughts. Thinking of you also Leith, Amanda, Bayley Maia and also Tracy.

March 22, 2025

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Runa* and Tom*, Cairn* and Cess*, Perry and Ruth, Sandra and Bruce*, Alastair and Margaret, Martin* and Evelyn, Clark, Kim and Maureen*, loved brother-in-law of Tom and Bev, Eean* and Jennifer, Jannette and Lenny, and a loved uncle of many.
(*denotes deceased)

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