Neil Sandford
Neil
(Haddington)
Peacefully with family at St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh on 23rd May 2025 following a short illness. Cherished partner of Dianne M Murray, loving father of Lauren EM, Katy VM, Mark RM and Gavin DM Sandford; brother and brother-in-law to Ann Sandford and Steve Croft, Martin and Anne Murray, and Stuart and Irene Murray; well-loved uncle and cousin of many, and friend of many more.
Service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, Edinburgh on Monday, 9th June at 11:00am to which all friends and family are invited, followed by refreshments at the Tyneside Tavern, Haddington from 12:30pm.
Family flowers only. Donations to St Columba’s Hospice gratefully received. Enquiries to William Purves Funeral Directors on 01620 823903.
A later Celebration will be held at Strawberry Hill Golf Club, Twickenham in the summer. For service livestream link and information on Twickenham arrangements, please contact
[email protected]
Cremation Service
Location
Mortonhall Crematorium Main Chapel
30B Howdenhall Road
Edinburgh
EH16 6TX
Date & Time
11:00am Mon 9th Jun 2025
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