HUNTER – Dennis Neil

Born on January 17, 1945. Passed away August 28, 2021.

Passed away at home on Saturday the 28th of August 2021, aged 76 years.

Loving husband of Vicki (Dec).

Loved father of Debbie (Dec), David (Dec), Dianne, Jenny, Sarah and Danniel.

Adored Popa to all of his Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

 

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Notice
Due to current covid restrictions John's Service will be a private service by invitation only.

Dennis’s service will be live streamed on Friday, September 10th, 2021, at 10.30am.

To view the live stream, please CLICK HERE.

To view the committal service at Gippsland Memorial Park, please CLICK HERE 
Tributes
  1. Danniel, I’m so shocked to hear of your Dad’s passing.
    He loved you I know, as when I visited for your school reports etc he always told me what a good boy you were.
    He cooked beautiful food for you and Sarah of which I was envious.
    Dennis was a good man who took his faults ‘on the chin’ and let you get on with your life..
    Dennis, I will remember you always for your hospitality and our friendship which developed from my Home School Visits over the years.
    My condolences to all your family .. Rest in Peace Dennis.
    Sue Marks-Curley [Marksy]

    Sue Marks-Curley September 2, 2021
  2. Gone to soon… I will always remember our chats and joke’s you always knew how to put a smile on my face… You will be sadly missed by the Ottery family… Our deapest condolences go out to your family Dennis…

    Diana Ottery September 4, 2021
  3. To Dennis family, your father was a great guy and would always make a person smile and was an all round great guy to know he would always help his friends when he could and make time to visit friends. He will be sadly missed and will miss catch ups when I’m in town. My he RIP with his loving wife and children

    Lisa Hardwick September 4, 2021
  4. You were a great man with a big personality dennis one thing I’ll always miss is your driving and your caring soul you’ll always be remembered so sad your gone but your in a better place sleep tight until we meet again R.I.P dennis

    Amy September 4, 2021
  5. Dennis what can I say you were a great man, A heart of gold. You were a fantastic father to your children. You Helped me an Jen when ever you could. You treated me like your son that I will never forget. There were times you were there when no one else was.

    We had some funny/sad times together an I will never forget them.

    Rest In Peace Mate ❤️

    Sadly missed Love Josh/Jen/Noah.

    Joshua Cook September 5, 2021
  6. Dennis came to me in a dark time of my life. I had just lost my biological father earlier that same year and was on the verge of homelessness. Dennis kind as he was opened his home and his heart to me. He taught me to be strong and resilient and I am forever greatful.

    He made me laugh and cry, we clashed and became best friends. I wouldn’t have it any other way. And soon he look to me as if I were his daughter and he my dad.

    He always shared stories of his past and I was fascinated to learn more about him. And when he’d get on the beers you could guarantee night of laughs and memories.

    No matter what he’d always take my side when it came to danny and I’s little disagreements. I loved that and would always gang up on danniel together.
    It’s hard to accept that you are really gone, you’re never going to see your youngest son get married nor meet your future grandchildren but I know you will be  watching over us with your darling Vicky.

    You are going to have a place in our hearts forever  and live on in our stories we tell one another. 

    Gone but never forgotten,

    Rest easy Dennis x

    Rebecca Dimond September 5, 2021
  7. I miss all the times we had I wish there was more. I wish I was there because maybe might of been something I could of done to prevent this I don’t know. Everytime I walked into the house you were there to give me a hugs and kisses but now I walk in all I feel is Pain. I am Hurt that I’ll never see you again I’ll never be able to hug and kiss you I’ll never be able to tell you how I have been. I don’t know what I am to do I am so lost without you in my life. You keeped saying to me and Beck. “When am I going to have another grandchild” and I keeped saying we are trying. When come down I was hoping it was a big mistake that someone had made and you would be waiting for me at the door after seeing all the calls on the phone from me. But when I walked into the kitchen and saw the chair and we’re always in I started to cry so I walk out and went to your bedroom but that was so much were because as soon as I opened that door I got a big wiff off your smell but you were nowhere to be seen. And I sat on your bed and cryed my heart out. I could not believe that you died it hit me so hard it hurt. I have lost another part of my life when you left I just hope that you are where you can be loved as much I love you down here. I hope that your now with Mum, David, Dennis, Debbie, Nan, Pop and more I love you dad always love me, Bec, Di, Steve, and every one else who you have touched with your heart

    Danniel Hunter September 5, 2021
  8. I will always remember how you treated me when we first meet, you treated me like We where old mates that you had known for a long time we even laughed a joked around and it came so easily to you because it was just in your nature and you always knew how to put a smile on everyone’s face and you would go above and beyond to help a mate out, you where always a hard worker and always had a job to do, you have a heart of Gold Dennis and there is no one else like you, so suffering fucking arseholes here’s a poem just for you Dennis

    God saw you getting tired
    And a cure was not to be
    So he put his arms around you and whispered “come with me”
    With tearful eyes we watched you and saw fade away although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay
    A golden heart stopped beating hard, working hands at rest.
    God broke our hearts to prove to us
    His only takes the best.

    Jennifer, josh and Noah September 5, 2021
  9. Dad you were always there when we needed you, not once did you turn away or say you were to busy I can’t believe your gone you left us to soon you will be sadly missed not only by us but by those people you’ve touched. I was always so proud of you you gave your heart and soul in everything you did you were the best father I have ever known and I love you so much. I know we will meet again and when we do I’ll have a beer waiting ready for you rest in peace dad and say hi to mum from us all we love you and we will all be together soon. Love you dad
    Love always Roger & Sarah

    Sarah Wilson September 5, 2021
  10. Dennis what can I say.. I have known you for many many years! I met you back in wurruk where you were best mates with dad. You were funny and sometimes I didn’t get your jokes because they were so random. Thank you for everything you did for me back in the day. You’ll be sadly missed but you’re now in a better place where you’ll be with your friends and family. ❤️

    Sarah cook September 5, 2021
  11. Dennis 💖
    You are one of the funniest people I meet when I meet you I knew you are a good man you loved everyone you had good jokes it’s sad to here that you are gone already rest in peace always loved 💖💙
    Gemma😍

    Gemma September 7, 2021
  12. Dennis I will miss you like my own father your open arms to family was nice your respect was outstanding from day I asked you for Sarah hand and that would cost me carton beer she worth way more than that that I not drinker I sorry didn’t get beer you are person with heart so big it could refloat the Titanic your love for everyone you are terrific father and friend and I thankyou for your welcoming arms your jokes and Witt will be missed your life has been cement mixer now you rest in peace Dennis love you roger

    Roger wilson September 8, 2021
  13. Dennis, I’m still trying to accept that you have gone. No more late night calls after a night of drinking. No more laughing and joking over a cup of coffee. We had some great times together. I almost picked up my phone to talk to you yesterday and then I realised I can’t do that anymore. I thank you for loving me and your friendship, you had a heart of gold and will always have a place in my heart 💖. My condolences go out to your family. The Wurruk gang are all gone now, rest in peace Dennis. Love always Bettina.

    Bettina Fullerton September 9, 2021
  14. To Dianne Jenny Sarah and Daniel my condolences to you and your familys your father was a good friend for many years may he rest in peace with Vicky Debbie and David . DENNIS YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED REST IN PEACE LYN JACKIE SUE AND JODIE

    Lyn Berends September 9, 2021
  15. Hey Denny, I can’t tell you how sad I am that we’ll never get that one more catch up. You were so good to me, and I loved you like a brother. The one good thing is that you’re with Vicki once more. I love you mate. RIP

    David Cobb September 10, 2021