Passed away at Granger House on August 8, 2023, aged 85.
Dearly loved husband of the late Judy,
deeply loved dad and father-in-law of Tony & Anne, Adele & Phill Coll, and Clark & Erin,
loved Grandad Neil of Kim & Estelle, Maya, Danielle & Ben, Sarita & Alan, Rachel & Bubba, Alice, Sasha, and Casey,
cherished Great Grandad of Lydia,Walt, Tamsin, and Reggie,
loved son of the late Alan & Adele Ellery,
loved brother and brother-in-law of June & the late Ron Case, and the late Brian & Raylee,
loved brother-in-law of Ronald & Sharron Cleghorn, and the late Maureen & Jack Anderson, Zelda & Johnny Martin, Kay & Brian Aitken, and Kenny Cleghorn,
a loved uncle, cousin and a friend of many.
The family would like to acknowledge the staff at Granger House
who cared for Neil over the last seven years with genuine care and love.
Messages to the Ellery Family, PO Box 178, Greymouth 7840.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held in
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui St, on Thursday at 2pm.
Neil will then be laid to rest with Judy at the Karoro Lawn Cemetery.
Thinking of you all at this sad time in the loss of your much loved Dad.Big hugs from Erl and Lyn Robinson. Kumara Junction
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the sad loss of Neil. Now at rest with Judy. Jim and I both admired and respected Neil and Judy.
I was in Neil’s squash team for several years and he was very supportive and encouraging. When we were first married, over 53 years ago, we lived for a couple of years in Domain Tce and was made very welcome by Neil & Judy, the beginning of a long friendship through shared church and sporting interests. We are presently in Queensland on holiday and will be unable to attend Neil’s service, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Neil’s passing will leave a void in your family gatherings and the wonderful family times you all shared will be a precious memory in the future.
A man of honour and integrity who worked tirelessly for his community and will be long remembered, may he rest in peace with his Lord.
Deepest condolences
Jim & Mary Findlay
My deepest condolences at this sad time to Adele,Tony, Clarke and family. Neil was a great man and a pleasure to care for we had plenty of laughs. Your true love will have her arms wide open waiting for you may you rest in love forever more.
Rebecca Thompson
My heartfelt sympathy to all the family of Neil. I have very fond memories of Neil over the years. Most recently at Granger house where he had close association with my late husband Warren ….they had a close friendship there. Please accept my condolences in the passing of your loved Neil, now at rest with Judy. ♥️?Joycelyn Pulley.
Was at Greymouth Tech with Neil and Judy. We played sports together (mainly Judy) and over the years a friendship developed which is still ongoing, so will miss your welcome hug and smile dear friend but l know that you are with your Judy in God’s loving arms. Arohanui. Kathy, Rex and family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time, please accept our heart felt sympathy to the Ellery families, Neil is now at peace with Judy. Janine and Keith Vincent