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Neville Lawrence "Ponty" GILBERT

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Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Neville GILBERT Obituary

Ponty passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, 11 October 2024, in his 80th year, at Taurima Rest Home. Loved Dad of Debbi and Gavin Taylor, Jo and Craig Martin (Brisbane), Shelley and Wobbly Silby (Brisbane), and Edwin Gilbert (Brisbane). Loved Grandad Ponty of Benjamin, Callum and Danielle, Lleyton, Steven and Bianca, Rachael and Baylee, Luke, Samuel and Briley. Great-grandad Ponty of Tea, Kyden, Iylah, Marley, Jasper (deceased), Maisey, and Millie. All messages to 'The Gilbert Family' c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices Big thank you to the staff and residents at Taurima Rest Home. A celebration of Ponty's life will be held at the Tukapa Rugby Club on Wednesday, 16th October 2024, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Oct. 14, 2024.

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Neil Adams

October 27, 2024

My sincere condolences go to the Gilbert family on the passing of Neville (Ponty). I hav many fond memories of him when we lived on Hurworth Road as a friend. My thoughts are with you all

Irene

October 20, 2024

Sincerest condolences on the passing of Neville. Memories of him of times shared

Bernadette Kissick

October 19, 2024

To Deb, Gavin and family, our deepest condolences, our thoughts are with you at this time xx Grant and Bernadette

Don Cameron

October 18, 2024

Sincere condolences to the family Ponty you were a great guy to have a drink with at the Nag.RIP

Pete Cowley

October 15, 2024

Sincere Condolences to the Gilbert Family. Neville was a neighbour of ours many years ago. Loved a chat & sport especially Bowls & Tukapa Rugby Club. Only spoke to him in town 10 days ago. RIP
Fay, Peter, Susan & Andrea Cowley

kevin nielsen

October 15, 2024

Many good memories of times with Ponty at Tukapa. RIP Ponty. Regards to your family, from Kevin and Karin Nielsen

Steve Alchin

October 14, 2024

Condolences to the Gilbert family.
Ponty has been a good mate of mine for over 50 years.
I will miss our weekly catchups when we always had a good laugh about the good old days.
RIP mate,
Steve Alchin


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Mike Curd

October 14, 2024

Sorry to see that Neville has past away.we had a of fun playing bowls at vogeltown bowling club ,starting on the same day 1985.He loved all sports and had lots of knowledge about them.Always a great sportsman.We are in Alaska but thinking of all the family.
Mike Curd

Heather Parsons

October 14, 2024

My deepest condolences to all the family , Ponty was a great man and I spoke to him about 2/3 weeks ago. I will miss our monthly calls and good laughs. He is up in heaven with his brother Micheal watching over you all.
God Bless
Heather Parsons

Tony Woodhead

October 14, 2024

to the Gilbert family,condolences..Sad moment,Neville was a cousin and family friend from our days on Frankly road...RIP..
Tony Woodhead

Delma Pike

October 14, 2024

Condolences to your family Ponty. Fly free at last.
Del

Vicki Farrell

October 14, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the Gilbert family on the passing of Ponty. Happy memories as neighbours in Benbow Place
Vicki Farrell

Maree Leach

October 14, 2024

Thinking of you at this time.
Vaughan and Maree Leach

Jenny Bennett

October 14, 2024

It was a good vist on Wednesday.
You´re at peace now and with your family.
Moe mai ra e hoa
Jenny Bennett.

Leanne Arbuckle

October 14, 2024

To Jo Jo and all extended Gilbert families. Thinking of you all at this time.
Leanne Arbuckle

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