Neil BIRCH Obituary

Neil's family wish to express their appreciation to everyone who showed their love and support during his short illness and death. We were overwhelmed and humbled by the many flowers, visits, phone calls, cards and gifts of food. Thank you to everyone who attended his funeral and burial. It was so good to see so many people who have been part of our lives in many ways. We were sorry that we didn't get a chance to speak to you all. Thank you to our friend Ruth Spain and Rachel Oxley who supported us during Neil's last days at Kew Hospital and Hospice Southland. Our thanks also to Deb Shirley, Allison Kidd, Ngaire Cameron and Ross Thomson who helped make Neil's farewell such a memorable one. We feel very blessed and will be forever grateful to you all.