Neil George Birch

24th April 1946 - 13th September 2023
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Service Details
J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Wednesday 20 September 2023, 1:00PM

Birch, Neil George: Passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, September 13th 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 20th at 1:00pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 3 Kildare Drive, Invercargill 9810 (*denotes deceased)

Messages

Sad to read the passing of Neil, my condolences to Shona and family
Trevor Mackay, Dunedin
So sad to read of Neil’s passing. My condolences and love to Shona, Maria, Aaron and family
Jan Burns (née. Ericson), Invercargill
Please accept our sympathy to you and your family Shona, am thinking of you,
Glenda & Maurice O’Rorke, Invercargill
Memories are a legacy of love yours to treasure Shona . Deepest sympathy to you alll 🙏
Marion Osborn-McGregor, Invercargill
Such wonderful memories of you all from our first meeting in a camping ground in the 70’s to many school holidays spent on the farm going around the sheep, to the day Neil walked with me down the aisle at my wedding. Treasured memories of happy times to keep in your hearts.
Mary (Heddell) née Beaton, Bendigo, Australia
So sad & shocked to hear of Neil's passing. Neil was a " good kiwi bloke". He was kind and thoughtful. Neil was so practical and helpful and always ready to lend a hand. I enjoyed chatting to Neil and sharing a yarn. I'm sorry he's going to miss the white baiting season !!!!!
Sending love & hugs to Shona and the family.
Alison & Steve, New Plymouth ( ex invercargill)
Our thought are with you all at this very sad time
Noel & Betty Sinclair
Betty Sinclair, Invercargill
So sorry to hear of Neil's passing Shona, hugs to you.
Carla Fisher, Queenstown