died peacefully at Princes Court, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family, on Friday 5 February 2021. In his 92nd year.  Loved husband of the late Melva (Reddecliffe).  Loved father of Karen and Roger Smith, Alan and Felicity and Susan (Sue)  and Jeremy Talbot ( Temuka). Loving Grandad of Sarah and Russ, Anna and Nick, Megan and Hoani; Becky and Sam, Hamish and Amy; Christiana, Robert and partner Rhiannon. Loving great Grandad of Oscar, Leo and Daisy; Isla, Millie and Archer; Sailor, Beau and Scout. Messages to the White family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In Lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to staff of Princes Court Resthome and Terrace view Retirement Village and Bentley. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 9, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.