Philip DEANE Obituary

Very sorry to learn of Phills passing. He was a good person & always helped wherever he could. Had mentioned to me he had not been well and was downsizing his bussiness the last time we spoke.
Miles Udy Manakau

To Sue, Graham, Helen, Toby, Denise, Bridget& Cindy

Please accept our Very Sincere Sympathy on your loss of Phil.
We have happy memories of times with Phil. He was a super son to Ken & Jan

Sending all our love to the Deane Family
Brian & Di Benseman

I'm Phil's (Brother-in-law) a great guy, a Brother-in-law that anyone would want His sister Helen whom I'm married to, My heart goes out Phils 2 only Sisters Suzanne, Helen, Brother to Graham, Andrew. RIP Phil, keep turning those spanners,

I met Phil back in the 70's when we combined a couple of Mini 7's and some big-bores with late nights and lots of fun and learning. I left NZ in 1983 but will always remember 'P.D' for his fabulous attitude, his humor and his tremendous mechanical ability. Most importantly he was a really great guy and we (Hamish, Garret and Myself) will miss him terribly. A great loss.

Phil was a workmate from the Army Camp at Trentham where his knowledge and humour was great. Had recent dealings with Phil due to my son buying a 1980 Mini Clubman which had a few problems. Phil's knowledge of all things Mini was amazing he could quote chapter and verse on ant part just by looking at it. RIP Phil you will be greatly missed.
Bruce Martin, Lower Hutt

I HAD A LONG ASSOCIATION PHIL THROUGH MINI RACING AND MINI 7 NZ REGISTER. ALLWAYS GOOD TO DEAL WITH AND NEVER TO BUSY TO TALK .A HUGE LOSS TO THE SPORT AND WILL BE MISSED

DOUG DRAKE CHCH.

Known Phil since 1980 as an apprentice mechanic. A very humorous person and ultra skilled mini mechanic. Wonderful memories R.I.P. Phil. Peter Marshall. Perth W.A

So sorry to read of Phil's passing. Have many great memories of time spent with him at MOWOG and on other occasions. Hope he and Greg can carry on their chats up there now! Condolences to all his family, he will be sadly missed.

A true Legend of a man gone to soon The Mini Man what he didn't know wasn't worth knowing about the mighty bricks. Would help any one out around the race track having issues and did me some great deals and service rebuilding mini 7 motor and just a around great man rest in peace Phil
To phils family condolences to you all at this sad time regards Shane Gray and family mini7 south

To Denise, Bridget and extended family
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing.
Condolences from our family to yours.
Thinking of you all
Virginia Rafferty

Phil was a fantastic guy, His knowledge of mini racing was amazing, He was awesome to be around on race day. He will be sadly missed.

Such a pleasure to have met you and see you at all the Super Mini Challenges and Mini 7 races. You always stayed with us when at Manfeild while we had a house full of Mini race drivers staying. Didn´t mind sleeping where we put you . Respect the amount time you put into all the Minis on the grid when they had mechanical issues .Thank you for the support you gave to all the Mini race drivers over the years. RIP Phil

The hand that gives,gathers.
My brother Philly Bear down to a tee.
Toby