passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 66 years.  Dearly loved son of the late John and Val.  Much loved brother and brother in law of Jim and Kathy, twin sister Lesley, and Maree.  A much loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Neilson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/jpneilson0512.  A Memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 12, commencing at 2.00pm.