On Monday, October 7, 2024, peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, aged 72 years. Loved husband and best friend of Maureen for 51 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Dean and Apryl, and Vanessa and Brendan, adored Poppa and Grand-Poppa of Corban, Jesse, Jade, Maddison, and Grace, special uncle to Camille, loved brother to Kay, loved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many, very respected member of the Zephyr and Zodiac community throughout the country. A special thanks to Christchurch Oncology, St. John, and to Nurse Maude for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Neil Anthony, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The celebration of Neil’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, October 15, at 2.00pm.