Neil PHILLIPS Obituary

RIP Neil I worked at WR Phillips commercial Devision with you, you were such a kind and lovely man. You would come around each dept and say good morning and good night at the end of the day if you were around. You sent me down to Wellington to drive back your brand new Utes and vans Loved working for your company. You will be sadly missed by many current and past employees. Thank you for being a part of my working life and giving me lasting memories of a wonderful time with an awesome team.Sadly missed by a past employee Simone (Nee Gladden)

We were saddened to hear of your loss of Neil Phillips my sister Sarah & brother in law George Brons used to work at W.R.Phillips A special message to Sophie much Aroha from the Edwin whanau to you and the Phillips whanau .

Lynne, Paul and Julia and the whole Phillips' Family.
Virginia and I are so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. Such a lovely man and part of a very special family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time and we are thankful for the opportunity to know such a proud and kind person. Kia Kaha

The New Plymouth Old Boys´ cricket club wish to acknowledge the passing of club life member Neil Phillips. Neil joined Old Boys´ in the early 1950s, playing until the early 1980s. He was always regarded as a great `club man´. He did a lot of work organising junior cricket and improving club facilities over the years, particularly the pitch at Western Park, and the clubroom extensions in the 1980s. Later, he became an umpire. Neil was a great help when a book about the history of the club was written and, at the club´s centennial celebrations, he unveiled the new honours board. The New Plymouth Old Boys´ cricket club are very grateful for his contribution over many years. Our thoughts are with his family.
Brian Beer
NPOBCC secretary.

To the Phillips family, Neil was such a lovely man, I am sorry for your loss. He will be sadly missed.

To the Phillips family, I am so sorry for your loss of Neil. He was a great man and he was an amazing person to work for. He will be sadly missed.

Paul, Julia and wider family, I am thinking of you all on such a day that will always be difficult. I always enjoyed the chats with Neil and yourselves, which will always be remembered fondly. Will catch up with you Paul and Julia very soon.

Kind Regards and condolences
Rob D and family

Dear Wendy Rob Aimee Sarah Andrew and families so saddened to read of the passing of a beloved Father and Poppy our Love Thoughts and Prayers are with you all and this very sad time ! Adene Daria and Luke (Gld Coast Aus )

I first meet Neil and you Lynne when you would come into Palmers, always friendly and had time to chat. Wasn´t to a while later that I learned that Karen was my sister Annette sister n law.
Sending my condolences and love to you all at this very sad time xx

Wendy, Paul and all Neil family sorry for your loss Condolences.

Paul, Julia and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time - lots of happy memories.
Phil and Tanya Nixon

On behalf of Isobel and Ted Moriarty´s family we pass on our condolences to Lynne and the Phillips family. When our parents were alive they were very appreciative of having such great neighbours in Lynne and Neill. Our thoughts are with you.
Jo and Murray Hills

Dear Wendy and Rob and families, may your happy memories help you through this sad time,

Ka nui te aroha ki a koe Karen me to whanau hoki Lots of love to you and your family Karen

Deepest sympathy and kindest wishes. RIP Smiler

To the Phillips family,my sincere condolences on the passing of Neil.

To Lynne, Karen,Paul, Julia and the Phillips family,
Sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Neil. Neil always had time for a chat and a story. A life well lived - time to Rest In Peace Neil.
Lynne, Reg and Mel Stevens

So sad to read this Karen. Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult and sad time.
Lynette Rooyakkers and Margaret Taylor

Dear Wendy, Rob, Amiee, Sarah & Andrew, Our thoughts are with you all as you prepare to say goodbye to a very special man. Such a lovely gentleman.
With Deepest Sympathy Gill, Steve, Blair & Vikki.

Wendy, Rob and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

To Lynne and the Phillips family, please accept my and our mum Shirley's deepest sympathy on Neil's passing. WR's was such a big part of our family's life for many, many years. Neil was highly respected at work and as a friend by both mum and dad. Unfortunately mum is now not well enough herself to be at the service on Saturday, so please also accept her apologies.

On behalf of the Burmester family, I would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the Phillips family.
I personally remember playing cricket with Neil many years ago, he was certainly one of the good buggers.
Very well known in the community.
So sad to hear of Neil´s passing.
Another icon has fallen.
RIP Neil.

Wendy, Rob and family
We are thinking of you at this time and hope you find peace in the memories you have.

Always have fond memories of Neil when I was involved with motor vehicle advertising. He always was a pleasure to deal with and a gentleman.
Condolences to Paul and all the family

Hi Lynne thinking of you and the family at this sad time for you all
I have great memories of time spent with the family get togethers every year
Take care and thinking of you
John Linley

Condolences to all the Phillips Family from Elma and the late Barry Honeyfield
and family. We are into our 4th generation of WRPhillips customers, so go back a long way. We well remember Neil from his early days at this business until he retired. Also I remember him as a teenager at the Ngamotu beach batches ! Rest well Neil .

Dear Karen so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad condolences to you and the family. Regards Wendy Whitaker

It's a sad day for all that new Neil. We played bowls at vogeltown for many years and everyone enjoyed his happy jovial attitude to life.You are so lucky to have so many years to share together. Rejoice in the memories you all share.

Wendy, Rob and Family, our thoughts and condolences for your loss. Pete and Sharyn Johnsto

Wendy, Rob and family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. A lovely man at rest.

Daryll and Beryl Russell

Dear Wendy
So sorry to read this news re the loss of your Dad. Sending love and sincere condolences to you and your family.
Belinda & John

One of the best and honest men I had the pleasure of doing business with.

Sorry to hear about your loss of Neil, may happy memories of Neil comfort you during this sad time.
Pauline & Paul Sworder

A wonderful neighbour who always had time to chat and offer advice on every subject. His door was always open and his humour was was the first thing that I enjoyed when we spoke. Neil's nick name was "smiler" and that was his DNA of life. He was a true gentleman and I report on behalf of all of my family who have yet to learn of his passing.
Our sincerest sympathy to all his family.

So sorry to read of Neil´s passing. Always had a smile and a friendly greeting when I served Lynne and him at Palmers Garden Centre. May your special memories of him get you through the days to come. Condolences to the family.
Margaret Hansen