John Alexander Smith

31st August 1938 - 27th December 2022
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday
Thursday 5 January 2023, 10:30AM

SMITH, John Alexander. (Late of Waimatuku and Queens Drive.) Peacefully after a long courageous battle on Tuesday December 27, 2022. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Beth for 57 years. Loved and respected father of the late Geoffrey, and Marlys and Michael, Lindsay, Murray and Carol, Jason and Carmen. Loved Grandad of Michael and Keryn, Annalys and Howie, Kimberley and Pete, Cameron and Nicole, Makayla and Liam, Jamie and Tanna, Riley and Tyler. Loved great Grandad of Ollie and Chelsea, Adeline and Lachlan. Loved brother of Mavis and the late Grahame Andrews. Special thanks to the staff at the Medical Ward, Southland Hospital for their compassionate care over the past week. A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.30am, on Thursday January 5, 2023. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 6 Dallard Way, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. Tributes may be left on John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

Messages

Beth and family Please accept my deepest sympathy Very sorry to read of John’s passing Thinking of you all Jeanette Ireland
Jeanette Ireland , Christchurch
Sincere condolences to you Beth and family.
Dale Bye, Invercargill
We were very sorry to hear of John's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Eirwen and Steve MItchell, Lauder
Very sorry to read of John's passing. Condolences to all the family.
Russell and Jocelyn Dore., Riverton.
My thoughts and love are with you Beth and family at this sad time.
Dawn McDonald-Evans, Invercargill
Condolences to all the family so sad to read the news of John's passing. A loyal client for a great many years of McNaughtons Transport. Thinking of you all Shona & Darryl Watson
Watson, West Plains Invercargill
I have lovely memories of playing tennis with and against John at the Duke St courts, he was a gentleman but very crafty with his drop shots!. Sending condolences from Mexico where we are on holiday sorry I cannot attend the funeral
Margaret Baillie, Invercargill
Condolences to Beth and family. We are very sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Lots of love from Julie and John Whitaker
Julie Whitaker , Invercargill
Sorry to hear of Johns passing. I have fond memories of john in the district, part of the discussion group and playing tennis with him.We are thinking of you at this time.
James Pinckney, Wanaka
Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Great memories of John at NZMCA rallies he will be missed.. Jenny & Ian McKay
Jenny & Ian McKay , Otatara
Condolences to Beth and family. John was a valued and respected member of the Rotary Club of Invercargill for 45 years.
Rest in Peace John - you will be missed.
RI Member No. 325493
Badge # 10692
Service above Self since 23rd August 1977
Rotary Club of Invercargill , Invercargill
Dearest Beth, Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I will miss John's kindness, friendship and his wise 'owl' advice through our Rotary connection.
LIsa-Maree Fleck, Invercargill
Our thoughts are with you and your family, Beth.
Vinay Sood, Invercargill
John was such a pillar in the Waimatuku community along with his wonderful family, all my sympathy to Beth and the family.
Lynne McKenzie, Gore
SO sorry to hear of Johns passing he certainly deserves to rest in peace as he has been a fighter for many years both at sport and private life. I lived in Waimatuku before marrying and spent a lot of time playing tennis and badminton together, John never gave up the sweat would be running of his glasses but he still kept going I dont know how he did it. BUT the best thing that he ever did was to meet Beth and marry her you were such a good wife you certainly were a great couple. Please accept my sincere condolences BETH AND FAMILY.
VAL ADAMS nee Bickley, Invercargill