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Neil Macaskill Obituary

MACASKILL, Neil Kenneth. Died peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on 3 November 2011. Dear friend of WoiWoi. Loved brother of Shona and Malcolm and brother-in-law of Jean. Loving uncle of Jason, Justine and Blair. Fond grand uncle of Claudia, Fontaine and Dior. Special thanks to the staff of Mary Potter Hospice and Wellington Hospital, the District Nurses and all those who cared for Neil. In lieu of flowers donations to Mary Potter Hospice, PO Box 7442, Wellington South would be appreciated or may be left at the funeral service. Messages may be sent c/- 306 Willis Street, Wellington. A service for family and friends will be held at the Lychgate Chapel, cnr. Willis and Aro Streets, Wellington (parking entrance off Aro Street) at 2.00pm on Thursday 10 November 2011 followed by cremation at the Lychgate Crematorium. Lychgate Funeral Home www.lychgate.co.nz FDANZ Tel. (04) 385 0745
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 5, 2011.

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Lynn Hickey nee Whitehead from Taita

February 28, 2023

I can remember Neil´s mum saying to me that "Neil will always be happy if he has money in his pocket and a race book in his hand , hurrying to the races". Love to all that enjoyed him.

November 10, 2011

Neil, fond memories of a Kelt Capital weekend at the home of Uncle and Aunty Remus. You were an absolute fountain of racing knowledge and passion.
Irish

At the Esk winery, talking horses

Rob Gregory

November 9, 2011

Andrew Cuming

November 9, 2011

Neil, I remember Cathy & I meeting you @ Hastings for a Kelt Capital weekend (race won by Legs)and afterwards @ Napier home of Uncle & Aunty Remus. Enjoyed your company. RIP

At the Esk winery for lunch 2007

Rob Gregory

November 9, 2011

Rob Gregory

November 9, 2011

Met you just the once when we drove you up to Leo & Trish for the 2007 Kelt Capital. Enjoyed your Racing stories RIP mate.

November 9, 2011

Neil- Fond memories of the day Bocelli raced at Royal Ascot when you joined our group and added your support to the team.Your company that day was much appreciated as were your many racing tales that you often recounted.A true racing lover gone and sadly missed.
RIP
Paddy Busuttin.

November 9, 2011

Neil - I remember the days when you kept the "Letters to the Editors" section in the Friday Flash days abuzz with your take on the issues of the week; your contribution in prose on my show "Tracktalk" both during the Radio Pacific days and on Trackside and your love in general of NZ's racing history.
RIP
Des Coppins

November 8, 2011

Neil - I always enjoyed your quirky racing stories and your love of racing generally. You also kept the Trackside team 'on guard' with your opinion and comment. We appreciated that. RIP. Tim Aldridge

Neil eyeing the camera, with that attractive lady again - Kelt 2007

Leo Leitch

November 8, 2011

Neil, John Galvin & an attractive lady - Kelt 2006

Leo Leitch

November 8, 2011

Neil does a Stephen Lewis impression - Kelt Stakes 2004

Leo Leitch

November 8, 2011

Neil does another Stephen Lewis impression.

Leo Leitch

November 8, 2011

Sandra Aikin

November 7, 2011

Even though I haven't seen Neil walking hurriedly along Willis Street for a long time now, I felt in touch when I would hear his request for some musical piece being played on the concert programme. I enjoyed his selection. I will miss that link which brought me and others a lot of pleasure. .
Sandra Aikin

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