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Neil THOMSON Obituary
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Robert Hall
February 21, 2016
I am greatly saddened to learn of Neil's death. I first met him at the first Public Health Association Immunisation Conference, which he convened. I worked with him at the (then) Australian Institute of Health. Aboriginal people have lost a tireless worker. He was an inspiration to me.
February 7, 2016
May the light you lit continue to shine brightly.
February 2, 2016
The Frickers will always remember the wonderful times we had with Neil and family at Jervis Bay in particular. We knew Neil as a man of passion and vision and genuinely committed to making the world a better place.
Neil, you will be missed and our thoughts go out to Mary, Paul, Fiona and Keira, and to Bronwyn and the boys.
Robyn and Peter, Christian, James and Katherine Fricker
Kerry Stopher
February 1, 2016
You were my friend and colleague and wonderful partner to Bron. I enjoyed hearty conversations with you and Bron about life, love, research and travel - while sampling your spicy culinary offerings and sipping mellow wines. I'm sorry you went so soon. My thoughts are with you Bron, Cameron and Michael.
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Joan & Bill Cornwall
February 1, 2016
Dear Bronwyn
So sorry to hear of your partner's passing.He must have been a very special person to be loved by so many.All our sympathy,
Joan & Bill Cornwall
Ifeta Gee
January 31, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful human being. Please accept our most heart felt sympathies for the loss of Neil . Our thoughts are with Bronwyn, Cameron, Michael and the Thomson family, during this difficult time.
Ifeta, Adam,Thomas and Yasmin Gee
January 30, 2016
Rest in peace Neil, you were admired and much loved. In Bronnie you found your true soul mate, and that's a beautiful thing.
January 29, 2016
Dear Neil. Your pain and anguish is now over and may you rest peacefully. Our sincere thanks for your love and support of Bronwyn and her two boys over many years and deepest condolences to Mary and family. You will be in our hearts always. Marian Gee and family
fiona thomson
January 29, 2016
Dad i love you, and i miss you terribly. Perth is not the same without you. All my love and my thoughts are with you. Love lots fi xxx
David Ezzy
January 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Bronwyn and the Thompson family
Rob Nunn
January 29, 2016
Farewell old mate. Magnificent sportsman brilliant student, wonderful person. You were my inspiration. Hail Mary.
January 29, 2016
Remembering Neil, a dear friend, and many happy times spent in Canberra. Our thoughts are with Mary, Paul, Fiona and Keira.
The Efford family
Anni Hine Moana
January 28, 2016
Deepest condolences to the family and dear friends of Professor Neil Thomson, he was a great man and will be deeply missed. His work has been ground breaking. Professor Thomson has has contributed so much to our understanding of Indigenous health in Australia, and he approached the work with compassion and wisdom.
Warm Wishes,
Anni Hine Moana
PhD Candidate
The Bouverie Centre
LaTrobe University
February 5, 2016
THOMSON (Neil ): The UWA Rugby Club would like to extend our sincere condolences to Neil's family on his passing.
As a past club president Neil will always be remembered as a talented rugby player and a man of dedication and service to his rugby club
Rest in Peace Neil.
February 4, 2016
THOMSON (Professor Neil):
The Board and staff of the Heart Foundation Western Australia regret the passing of a remarkable committee member and passionate advocate, Professor Neil Thomson. Neil will be remembered for his dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
We extend our sincere condolences to
Neil's family
February 1, 2016
THOMSON (Neil ): Our very good friend for sixty years, Neil was gifted with many talents. He had empathy for others less fortunate.
He dedicated his career to improving the health of indigenous Australians. We value many memories.
Condolences to all who loved him.
Don and Judy Robertson
January 30, 2016
THOMSON (Neil):
Good friend for nearly 60 years. He was one of the best rugby players ever to play for UWA and WA. A brilliant man, his input into health matters is unsurpassed. Deepest sympathy to his family. Rest in Peace. Graham and Sue Aldous.
January 30, 2016
THOMSON (Neil):
Sincerest condolences and sympathy to Neil's family. Fond memories of our time together at UWA Rugby. Jack Cullen
January 30, 2016
THOMSON (Neil ): Vale Professor Neil Thomson.
The Director and staff of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet extend our deepest sympathy to Bronwyn, Paul, Fiona, Keira and all his family and loved ones on the very sad loss of Neil.
Neil was a dedicated and passionate lifelong advocate for making a positive difference to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. He founded HealthInfoNet in 1997 at a time when the World Wide Web was in its infancy, creating a much needed central point of access to information on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Neil was a pioneering authority regarding the importance of translating research outcomes to inform health policy and practice.
The award winning HealthInfoNet stands as a tribute and lasting legacy to his determination and vision.
Neil was personally interested in and cared about his staff; he loved to hear their stories of travel, family and life.
He had a wonderful sense of humour, including the ability to laugh at himself. He was enormously respected throughout the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector. He worked hard and long and it is such a great sadness that he did not get more time to enjoy his richly earned retirement with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by his former colleagues and friends at HealthInfoNet, and we will continue to honour his life's work in all that we do.
January 30, 2016
THOMSON (Neil John):
Farewell old mate. Magnificent sportsman, brilliant student, wonderful person. You were my inspiration. Hail Mary.
Dee and Rob Nunn.
January 30, 2016
THOMSON (Neil ): The President and Members of City Beach Tennis Club extend deepest sympathy to the family of Neil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace.
January 30, 2016
THOMSON (Neil ): We are saddened to hear the loss of a man whose compassion and work towards Aboriginal health was exemplary. Although Neil has passed, his efforts will reach and help others to ensure this work continues. Our thoughts and sincere condolences to his family at this sad time from Kurongkurl Katitjin and the ECU community.
January 29, 2016
THOMSON
( Professor Neil):
Dear friend to us and our family since 1980, with many happy memories of shared times in Canberra, Sydney and Perth. A truly inspiring thinker and academic who was kind, thoughtful and caring.
An excellent Doctor who utilised his remarkable skills and expertise to establish a scientific basis for social justice in Indigenous Health.
Missed, but remembered with great affection.
Ann (McDonald) and David Bruce
January 27, 2016
THOMSON (Neil John ): Loved brother of Betty, brother-in-law of Bob, uncle to Helen and Lee and great-uncle to Jake.
Far too soon to say farewell dear Neil but the wonderful memories will be forever cherished.
January 27, 2016
THOMSON
(Professor Neil John):
Dear Neil, thank you for the wonderful memories, meeting in Montreal in the 60s, working for IBM and travelling the world together, then returning to Australia where you studied medicine. Your work took us north to the Kimberley and the RFDS. Later to Canberra and the Institute of Health and Welfare, continuing your passion to improve Indigenous health. Along the way, the many friends we made, still keep in contact. Thank you for being such a great father to Paul, Fiona, and Keira, and a funny travelling companion through life. Love Mary. Sincerest thanks for the beautiful care given to Neil at the Bendat Centre, SJOG Subiaco.
January 27, 2016
THOMSON (Neil John ): Very dear younger brother to Merle. Uncle to Mike and Simon. Many, many happy childhood memories spent together on farm, semi rural metro - and then teens and young adulthood in Floreat. Milestones and joyous life affirming happenings have come along throughout the years to join with in celebrating. Dearest Neil, your 73 years of life have been lived so well and true and with cause for good. Vale.
January 26, 2016
THOMSON (Neil John):
Passed away peacefully on 24 January 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly loved father of Paul, Fiona and Keira. Beloved father-in-law to Wynne and Megan, devoted grandfather to Meg, Evan and Eve, and former husband to Mary.
Neil was a passionate, respectful and generous man in his family and professional life. His long and distinguished career was dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
He will be dearly missed and loved always.
January 26, 2016
THOMSON (Neil ): A compassionate and brilliant man who passed away peacefully on 24.01.16 with family by his side. Loving and much loved partner of Bronwyn Gee and caring step-father to Michael and Cameron. He will be dearly missed by us and many. Neil will live on through three children and grand children, and an exalted legacy in Aboriginal health.
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