Neil Ernest Gillbee

Born on July 22, 1937 . Passed away on December 27, 2022 .

Passed away peacefully at Balranald Hospital on Tuesday 27th December.

Loved husband of Merle.

Loved father and father in law of Tracy and Stephen, Terry, Paul and Aishling and Leah.

Loved Grandad to 13 Grandchildren and Great Grandad to 10 Grandchildren.

Resting Peacefully.

Funeral Notice

Service held Tuesday January 3, 2023 - 11:00am

A Graveside service for Neil Ernest Gillbee will be held at the Balranald lawn cemetery on Tuesday January 3rd commencing at 11am.

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  1. Dear Merle, Tracy, Stephen, Terry, Paul, Aishling, Leah & Families.
    We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Neil.
    Lots of love to you all.
    Rest easy dear Neil 🥰🥰
    Wendy & James Smithers

    Wendy GerkensDecember 28 2022 1:18 am
  2. Dear Merle and family .. thinking of you all at this sad time !sorry for your loss ! Love Peter and Jennifer xx

    Jennifer listerDecember 28 2022 12:43 pm
  3. Dear Merle and family,
    Sincere Condolences to all the family on Neil’s passing.
    RIP Neil
    Mary Grisdale

    Mary GrisdaleDecember 28 2022 3:44 pm
  4. Dear Merle and family,
    You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
    Neil will be dearly missed.
    Time to rest dearest Neil ❤
    Jamie & Shane Barrett and family

    Jamie BarrettDecember 28 2022 4:15 pm
  5. Thinking of you all. Many fond memories spending time with Neil, Merle and family at Binda in my school years, that I will forever treasure. Rest Easy Neil. xx Jodie & John Gervasi and family

    Jodie and John GervasiDecember 28 2022 5:12 pm
  6. Dear Merle, Tracey,Stephen,Terry,Paul,Ashling,Leah and families. Deepest sympathy on the passing of Neil. Thanks Neil for all the adventures at Binda, life lessons that live on forever! RIP Alison Linnett, Allan & family.

    Alison LinnettDecember 28 2022 6:20 pm
  7. Sincere condolences to the Gillbee family on the passing of a Neil
    Sharyn Brumby

    Sharyn GrahamDecember 28 2022 6:53 pm
  8. Sending love and comfort to you Merle, Tracy & Stephen, Terry, Paul & Aishling, Leah & Families. Neil was a lovely, gentle and kind man who will be fondly thought of and deeply missed by the entire community. The void Neil leaves in your lives will be vast- Embrace your beautiful memories and continue to support each other in your shared grief.

    With sympathy,
    Michelle Sands (Campbell) and family

    Michelle SandsDecember 28 2022 7:11 pm
  9. My deepest sympathy to Merle and Family on the passing of Neil
    R.I.P. Neil 🌹🌹🌹

    Karen NorfolkDecember 28 2022 9:02 pm
  10. To Merle and families, deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Neil.

    Glenda O’Halloran

    Glenda O'HalloranDecember 28 2022 9:04 pm
  11. Merle and family, sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts, Love and Prayers to you all. Debbie & Lorna

    Deborah CrokerDecember 28 2022 10:37 pm
  12. Sincerest sympathy to Merle, Tracy, Paul, Terry, Leah & Families. Neil was such a lovely, kind gentleman. Beautiful memories will forever keep him close. Love and hugs to you all at this very sad time. Rest easy Neil. 💙

    Cherie WardDecember 28 2022 10:37 pm
  13. Dear Aish, Paul and family.
    So sad to hear of your father in law’s passing.
    Condolences to all the family.
    Love
    Annette, Ivo, Cian and Amy.

    Annette HayesDecember 29 2022 3:35 am
  14. Dearest Merle,
    Thinking of you at this very sad time & sending all our love & hugs to you, and Tracy, Terry, Paul, Leah, Steve, Ash & all the family xx
    A hard working man who was very proud of his family. He always had a smile & twinkle in his eye & was very welcoming to me on my trips to Balranald xx
    Take Care & warm wishes over the coming days xx
    Lots of love,
    Claire & Paul Sweeney xxx

    Claire SweeneyDecember 29 2022 5:30 am
  15. Dear Merl & Family,
    Thinking of you all. So sorry to hear of Neil’s passing.
    Love Joan Williams ❤️

    Joy GrimmDecember 29 2022 11:32 am
  16. To Merle, Tracy, Terry, Paul, Leah, Stephen, Aishling and families, heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Neil.
    May he rest in peace and may memories of all the good times help you through this sad period.⚘
    Kit & Shaun Formosa

    K.FormosaDecember 29 2022 11:52 am
  17. Tracy and family very sorry to hear of your Dad, granddad, great grand dad’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.

    Sara RocheDecember 29 2022 12:33 pm
  18. Our sincere condolences to all the family. Rest easy Neil.
    Lyn & Sprig

    Lyn FlanaganDecember 29 2022 2:00 pm
  19. Thinking of you Merle and family love from Ray gloria Murray and family

    Karen MurrayDecember 29 2022 2:14 pm
  20. Dear Merle and family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Neil.
    Ken & Rosalie and family

    Rosalie mcneesDecember 29 2022 8:53 pm
  21. Thinking of you Merle, condolences to all.
    Neil was such a nice man – R I P.
    Eiley Old.

    Eileen OldDecember 30 2022 7:21 am
  22. Hello everybody. Uncle Neil was one of the best, he taught us all so much over the years. I’ll never forget my beloved cat he gave me when I was younger. A feral thing that attacked everyone but we still loved him. ❤️
    Neil, a true Gillbee, fighting to the end and never giving up. You have always been in my thoughts and will stay there as my favourite uncle. So now, relax and enjoy eternity with Gang and the rest of the crew.
    Emma Eyles.

    Emma EylesDecember 30 2022 10:09 am
  23. Deepest sympathy Merle and family. Lit and Tim 💕

    Elizabeth ConnickDecember 30 2022 1:52 pm
  24. Dear Paul, Ais, Jason, Glenn, Amy & Niamh
    Sincerest condolences to you and all the Gilbee family, on the passing of your lovely Dad & Grandad.
    Thinking of you all.
    Rona, Ger, Ciaran & Grace

    Ger GilesDecember 30 2022 10:01 pm
  25. To Merle, Paul & Ash, Jase, Glenno, Niamh & Amy, Terry, Leah, Tracy & Stephen & families. Sad to hear the passing of Neil. Thinking of you all & sending all our love❤️ . Vicki, Adam, Carli, Liam, Chloe, Jacob, Nick & Mitch xx

    Vicki TaylorDecember 31 2022 8:43 pm
  26. Dear Merle, Tracy & Steve, Terry, Paul & Aish, Leah and families.
    Thinking of you all at this terribly sad time in your lives. Your ongoing love, care and support to dear Neil was truly inspiring.
    A wonderful man, a true gentleman, who was loved and admired by everyone.
    I will treasure our chats and miss you. Rest easy now Neil.

    Love Phoebe, Cody & Family

    Phoebe CoburnJanuary 2 2023 3:13 pm
  27. Dear Merle and Family,Thinking of you all at this very sad time in your life
    Sincere Sympathy to you all.
    A true gentleman respected by all that knew him.
    Love Linda Nelson & Family’s 🌹

    Linda NelsonJanuary 3 2023 8:37 am
  28. Dear Merle and family , Thinking of you all at this sad time . 💕 Kanavan family

    Angela KanavanJanuary 3 2023 12:12 pm

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