Remembering Sam Neill: A life beyond the screen
Sam Neill leaves behind an extraordinary screen legacy and memories of a thoughtful, humorous man whose life reached far beyond acting.
23°CIt is with deep sorrow that we announce Maureen Gai Burford (nee O'Neill) passed away peacefully on 9 February 2026 aged 81.
Maureen was born in Sydney on 11 September 1944.
Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Krista, Greg, Leon and Jake. Adored Nan of Cameron, Alannah, Misel, Tammara, Loren, Jarrod, Alisha, Daniel, Marcus, Tiffany, Hannah and Angelina. Great Nan of Archie, Koa and Vahli.
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 11am at St Madeleine Sophie Barat Catholic Church, Annangrove Road, Kenthurst.
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