31.08.1942 – 03.01.2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Dawn. Loved father and father-in-law to Robyn and Russell, Michelle, and Kelly-Ann and Chris. Treasured Poppa to Kendra, Mikayla, Davis and Oliver.  Loved brother of Melva and Alan (deceased) and a great friend to many. Messages to PO Box 11, Hari Hari 7863 or may be left on Neville’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.  A service to celebrate Neville’s life to be held at the Hari Hari Community Hall on Saturday, 7th January 2023, commencing at 1pm, followed by cremation. Those attending are then invited to share refreshments and their memories of Neville  in the Hall.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Nurse Maude Hospice which can be made online at https://nursemaude.org.nz/donate/
Much loved, much mourned.
So sad to hear about Neville’s passing, holds a special place in my heart, always a kind and caring man. He was my first and best boss I have ever had, my deepest condolences to you Girls Robyn, Michelle and Kelly-Ann and families. Your hearts will be broken, but you have made some special memories that you can share, he was one special father to you all, Lots of Love Shirley& Kelvin Xxx
,deepest condolences to Robyn Michelle and Kelly-Ann and Families. A HariHari true Gentleman as we have many memories of Neville over the past years. Hold onto all your special memories of your dad plenty of amazing stories to come out of them. Love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time ahead. R.I.P Neville fly High 😇😇
James and I espress our sympathy to you all. Always friendly and kind. Alwyn and James Friend
Will miss seeing you about Neville, I really appreciated your quiet but steadfast support while I was in Lions. So many memories from the tearooms, pony club days and rugby points picking, to admiring your dahlias and never getting to compete at show. I will try to exhibit this year in your memory. Wonder if we could still enter. yours this year. Robyn, Michelle and Kelly Ann and families, wider family and friends
Neville will be missed greatly. Another mighty.tree has fallen in the forest of life.
A true son of South Westland who welcomed us to HariHari in 1973 when we moved onto our farm on the La Fontaine.We enjoyed along with Seddon Adamson and Charlie Glass the induction into the the the history of Hari Hari.We shared over the years our love of Rugby sold him white bait and came to enjoy his love of Hari Hari his warm smile and his engagement in a good old chat with a beer in hand.Scared him witless in a jet boat trip down the Porerua which he was still laughing about a week later.Now time to say goodbye to a man I respected a man I never heard say a bad word and man who leaves behind Daughters who epitomize the father.Good bye Neville a genuine Sth Westland man
A true son of South Westland who welcomed us to HariHari in 1973 when we moved onto our farm on the La Fontaine.We enjoyed along with Seddon Adamson and Charlie Glass the induction into the the the history of Hari Hari.We shared over the years our love of Rugby sold him white bait and came to enjoy his love of Hari Hari his warm smile and his engagement in a good old chat with a beer in hand.Scared him witless in a jet boat trip down the Porerua which he was still laughing about a week later.Now time to say goodbye to a man I respected a man I never heard say a bad word and man who leaves behind Daughters who epitomize the father.Good bye Neville a genuine Sth Westland man
Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this difficult time. Neville was such a kind and friendly man to everyone he crossed paths with. He will be missed. With all our love, Nolly & Martini Family
Deepest condolences to Robyn Michelle and Kelly-Ann and Families. A HariHari true Gentleman as we have many memories of Neville over the past years. Hold onto all your special memories of your dad plenty of amazing stories to come out of them. Love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time ahead. R.I.P Neville fly High 😇🌹🌷
Sending our condolences to Robyn, Michelle, Kelly- Ann and whanau. Rest in peace Neville.
My deepest sympathy to all the Adamson family on the passing of Neville
He was a very lovely man
and will be missed greatly
from your lives and those that live in HariHari.
RIP a life well lived .
Robyn, Michelle, Kelly-ann, & familys
Our sympathy & thoughts are with you all.
Regards Trev &Davina
So sad to hear Neville has died my sympathies to the family.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all Nevilles family and friends 🌹
Sad to learn of the passing of Neville. Over the years he has fought the good fight with his health. he never complained. Loved his family and had the great pleasure of being with his grandchildren. He gave this community great service over many years Now at peace no more pain God bless you Neville and your girls and their family at this sad time for them all R.I.P
Deepest condolences to Robyn, Michelle, Kelly-Ann & families. Thinking of you at this very sad time
Deepest sympathy to you all, Neville was a lovely man and a great boss. May he be at rest now.
Our deepest condolences to you Robyn, Michelle, Kelly Ann and families. A true gentleman and valued community icon to Harihari and South Westland who will be very missed. Hugs and love to you all x
So sad to read this. Live and hugs to his girls, they’ve lost their steady rock.
Neville was an amazing guy. Always had time for people.
Even though we only visit H H once a year now, Neville always stopped for a chat.
I remember, as did he, us kids would take an empty Fanta bottle into the shop get 4cents for it, buy sone lollies, then Neville would put it out the back of the shop. Then another kid would get the same bottle and do the same thing. As kids we thought we were getting away with it, but Neville was on to us all the time. He thought it was so funny.
RIP Neville. One of the best.
Deepest sympathy to you all will be missed by many we had some great chats when he was in the supermarket always cared about you all & was a very proud father & grandfather
Deepest sympathy Robyn and rest of family.
I am your Godmother as worked for your mum and dad when you were born.
Wonderful employers.
So sorry to hear of Neville’s passing. I have fond memories of working at the shop. Our condolences to the family.
Phillipa and Mike Muir
Condolences to the family. We had some good times gossiping and laughing with Neville and Dawn during our time as Ferguson Freight. Rest in Peace Neville and Dawn.
Adrian and Ingrid Ferguson.
Neville was one of the nicest people I know, and I know that he was a great Dad and friend to many.
No matter where he is, I’m sure he’s with Dawn and will always be watching over you all
So much love from our family to ours
Cindy, Alex & Renee Fleming xx
Sad to hear about Neville’s passing. I enjoyed catching up with him from time to time. A lovely man.
Condolences to his family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
When we arrived in Hari Hari (many years ago) Neville and Dawn made us feel very welcome with their friendly banter in the shop.
I will miss catching up with Neville, which was usually about fish caught, whitebaiting and family. RIP.
Sad news. My love and sympathy go out to you Robyn and all your family and extended family. Neville was such a lovely caring man, I have great memories over the years. Now at peace.
Vicky Bennett xx
Our thoughts are with you all at this very hard a d sad time.Neville was a great man and we enjoyed having a chat with him at the pub.a great Gardner and very house proud
R.I.P Neville
Paul and Debbie Ryder
My sincere condolences to the family . A father, Poppa and faithful friend that will be greatly missed. Thankyou Nev for openly including me into your life. Your warmth, integrity and sincerity was second to none. I treasure my time in Harihari , your kindness, great cooking and the many laughs. Fly high my very dear friend RIP
So sorry to hear of the passing of Neville. He was always friendly to chat to and will be missed by many. Condolences to the family
Neville you will be greatly missed by many. Jaffa and I loved listening to all your stories be it Horses gardening white baiting or stories of Harihari.
A true gentleman. Will miss chatting on the phone .You are a man you could call a true Friend. RIP Neville with your Dawn xxx
So sorry to hear the passing of Neville. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Leanne Cochrane
Another great HariHari identity is taken and leaves behind a legacy of memories and stories. I’m sending my condolences on behalf of the Glass family. Our mothers were both redheads and it brings a smile thinking about them as well. RIP Neville.
Condolences to the family from Betty (nee Adamson) and Harry Gilbert.
Another Hari Hari icon lost.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
My deepest sympathies to Robyn, Michelle and Kelly-Ann. Neville was a dedicated fellow Lion and a good friend of John (Curls). He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Heartfelt sympathy to Robyn, Michelle, Kelly-Ann and their families. Neville was one of Harihari’s true icons.
As with so many others I loved my time working for Neville and Dawn in the tearooms – often with both Michelle and Kelly- Ann helping out during my shifts.
I know how missed he will be and there will be a huge hole in your lives for a long time but you must cherish the wonderful memories and I’m sure your Dad will live on in his grandchildren.
At rest now with your Mum Dawn. Judy and Mike Kelly and families.
All our thoughts are with all the family. I was very lucky to see your lovely Dad about 2 weeks before Xmas. Your Dad was one of the most welcoming people in Hari Hari when I moved there in 1984. RIP you will always be in our thoughts
Sincere condolences to the family,Neville will be missed, special memories of white baiting and playing cards at the pub.
Sorry I can’t be there for your send off Nev, Another good old bugger gone. Rest In Peace Love Sooty & Pete
Today I must say good bye, listen to the stories and the accolades of a life well lived. But for me I have lost a true friend, honest and dependable, a family member that has been there for me through the good times and the bad. The person I shared my life with for the last 30 odd years, I will miss him terribly, and as the dust will blow over the well worn track from his place to mine, a part of my heart goes with him as he starts a new adventure in another place and time. Good bye my friend, love you always. Linda
Neville you welcomed me with open arms when I came to Hari Hari and I married Linda you are the one person I can truly say I could call a friend I will sadly miss your dry sense of humour and whit,
Now you are on you final journey too heaven I have messaged saint peter and told him not too play poker with you well my old friend I will miss you fair winds and calm seas as you make your final journey young un
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Robyn, Michelle, kelly-Ann and all their Families to pay tribute to Neville’s Passing. One
of the great icons and identity of Hari Hari and South Westland. May i say we were “THE LADS” as we were in the early years growing up, from primary school, Grey high school, farming, Our fathers cars, dances, horse racing, whitebaiting, athletics, indoor basketball Rugby, the pub and what went on and much more of harmless mischief from us . Brian Searle, Tony Ford, Basil Ford, Tony Woodley, Keith Houston, Ronny Norris, myself to name a few. 1959-60, a new hit was released sung by Johnny Horton was on Nevilles mind. “The Battle Of New Orleans”. He would encourage us to sing it on the way home from dances. Admittedly you would need earmuffs, I have never forgot that Haha. With genuine respect i say goodbye to a true gentleman, an old friend of the past. Thank you for the many memories in hand. Rest in peace Neville. Omega my friend.