Neil BIRCH Obituary

Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Shona. Adored father of Maria and Aaron. Much loved father-in-law of Natasha. Much loved Grandad of Hayden, Jessica and Cory, William, Olivia and Jahan. Loved Great-Grandad of Harley, Clayton, McKenzie, Jack, Riley, Louie and George. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Errol and Frances Birch, Nancy and Neville Horton, Roger and Elaine Birch, Brian Birch, Bill*and Charmaine* Holland, Ernie and Glenys Holland, Norman and Colleen* Holland and Ken and Pauline Holland. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Southland Hospital medical ward and Hospice Southland. Donations to Hospice Southland can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Neil's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, on Wednesday, September 20 at 1.00pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 3 Kildare Drive, Invercargill 9810 or to Neil's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available. (*denotes deceased)