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Douglas NEAL

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 28 August 2026Posted 31 August 2026

NEAL, Douglas Graham. Best friend and devoted husband of Glenis for 55 years. Bestest Dad and father-in-law of Grant and Jo (Christchurch), Rachel and Carl Fransen (Lower Hutt) and loving Grandad to Jordan and Cullen, Ethan and Dominic. Loving brother of Marg (deceased), Jan Beck and Ron. Gone to be with his Lord after a short battle with melanoma . Passed away peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington aged 79 on 28 August 2026. A private family gathering will be held to celebrate Doug's life.

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