ANDERSON, Robert “Neil”

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Born on August 11, 1938. Passed away on August 20, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at the Colac Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
Dearly loved Husband of Iola. Loved Stepfather and Father-in-law of Raelene and Brendan, Jacinta and Craig, Paul and Jodie and Belinda and Simon. Known and loved as Poppy Neil to all his grandkids. Loved Son of Bert and Alice (both dec). Loved and adored Brother of Dot and Sid, Marjorie (dec) and all his loving nieces, nephews and family.
“Heaven has just scored a True Gentleman”

Funeral Notice

Service: Tuesday September 3, 2024

The Funeral of Mr. Robert Neil Anderson will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 with Prayers commencing at 11:30am.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Cemetery.

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  1. To Iola & family ,
    My deepest condolences on the passing of Neil,
    Neil was a cherished and wonderful friend of our family and an absolutely great person,
    RIP Neil,
    You will always be remembered.
    Cliff & Muriel (both Dec)
    Bryson Hodge

    Bryson Hodge August 23 2024 8:12 am
  2. Our Deepest Sympathies to Lola,The Anderson Families with the Passing of Neil.I played cricket against Neil and played Bowls with him.A true loveable Gentleman who loved everything he had a go at.Rest in Peace mate you have earned your Rest.Love Brian & Gail Finn and Family.

    Brian Finn August 23 2024 10:39 am
  3. Deepest sympathy to all Neil’s Family he was a a true gentleman so friendly

    Joan Frank (dec) Lawrence and family August 23 2024 3:55 pm
  4. Dear Uncle Neil, we will miss you, there are so many memories when we were growing up, you took us to the farm on weekends, to the footy and cricket, we would wait out the front that excited we didn’t care, Hampton, CDFL or Alvie cricket we just loved spending time with Uncle Neil, I’m really pleased we got to say last good bye, Darren and Rick

    Darren Hillman August 23 2024 9:20 pm
  5. RIP Neil. Sympathy to Iola and family. He was a true gentleman. Dot Gardiner

    Dot Gardiner August 25 2024 9:55 am
  6. Dear Iola and family. I am so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. I hope you can feel my biggest hug. I know he was your world. Rest easy Neil.
    Michelle
    Xx

    Michelle Hamblin August 26 2024 8:41 am
  7. Have only known Neil for a short time but thought what a lovely caring man.Will miss our chats.Prayers with Iola and family.He will be greatly missed.

    Faye Harty August 26 2024 8:59 pm
  8. Sorry to hear on the passing of Neil he was a great man and will be sadly missed thinking of alola and the rest of the family at this sad time love Anne and callam Jackson and family and also Neville

    Anne Jackson August 27 2024 1:24 pm
  9. The Colac Football Umpires wish to express our condolences to Iola and family. Neil enjoyed everything he had a go at and was always friendly and a gentleman. He loved his football and umpired over 200 games with us.

    RUSSELL ADAMS August 27 2024 1:27 pm
  10. Sad to hear of the passing of Neil Lola thinking of U and your family too rip Neal he was a great husband to U a d U will miss him terribly Lola and the rest of the extended families love from your neighbour Anne that lives in Keith’s and Joyce’s house rip now Neal

    Anne Jackson August 27 2024 2:03 pm
  11. Neil was a life long friend a very loveable man will be sadly missed sympathy to all his family.

    Doug and Margaret Kerr and family August 27 2024 3:58 pm
  12. Deepest Sympathies to Iola and the Anderson family on the passing of Neil. I will miss our shopping adventures and chats. Rest Peacefully Neil you will be Missed By The Rivers Girls

    Linda Emond August 27 2024 8:04 pm
  13. So sad to hear of the passing of Neil. Neil became a regular around the colac umpires and local footy and always had a smile on his face and time for a chat, rip Neil, condolences to his family! 😔

    Brad Oates August 28 2024 11:49 am
  14. My condolences to Iola and family, I will miss seeing Neil in Coles with you Iola, I always admired the both of you, you were inseparable where one of you were the other wasn’t far behind,.
    R.I.P Neil .

    Tess.

    Tess Dunlop August 30 2024 7:33 pm
  15. Dear Iola , sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. I will miss his chats. RIP Neil .

    Suzanne Howard August 30 2024 7:42 pm
  16. Deepest sympathy to all Neil’s Family . Neil was a true gentleman and anyone whom had the pleasure of meeting Neil would agree that
    He definitely made the world a better place. RIP Neil.
    Thinking of Dot, Sid and family at this sad time ❤️

    Shellie & Brett Harty
    & family

    Shellie August 31 2024 1:05 pm
  17. Deepest Sympathy to all Neil’s family, it was such a pleasure to meet & chat with him, he was a true gentleman & we so enjoyed watching his umpiring footy then waving the flags as goal umpire , a life well lived Neil. RIP 🌹

    Janet Evans September 2 2024 2:16 pm
  18. Deepest condolences to Iola and family on sad passing of Neil our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Ed and Gail Riches.

    Gail Riches September 2 2024 3:46 pm
  19. Our condolences Neil was a special and beautiful man

    Ally Cirillo September 2 2024 8:57 pm
  20. Deepest condolences to Iola and family on Neil’s passing, it was a pleasure knowing him

    Trevor Farquharson September 3 2024 9:27 am
  21. Our Deepest Condolences to you Iola and Family , Neil will always be well remembered .

    Darren Stirton September 3 2024 11:09 am
  22. To Iola and Belinda and their families Neil was a true gentleman always loved to chat l first met Neil when Belinda started doing relief milking for us on John s farm he loved to help with the cows and of course have a chat thinking of you Peter and Sue 🌷🌷🌷

    Sue and Peter Lucas September 3 2024 2:15 pm

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