Bev, Robyn, Judith and Wendy would sincerely like to thank you for all your kind messages, cards, bookmarks and flowers sent on the passing of Noel, a loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to Lindsay McIntosh who spoke on his long service to the United Fire Brigades Association. To Margaret Davidson and Mike O'Neill who acknowledged his dedication to the Eastern Southland Basketball Association. To his grandchildren who gave heartfelt speeches on their beloved Grandy and to his great-granddaughters who acknowledged him with poems. Thank you to all who donated at his service to The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust over $600 was given and passed on to them. We also wish to acknowledge the wonderful care Noel had in the last six months of his life at Ranui Rest Home in Alexandra. Thank you to all who attended his farewell. Noel will live on in our hearts in all the memories and happiness we feel when we speak of him.

Published by Southland Times on Aug. 30, 2025.