Russell John Desmond Fyffe

26th January 1947 - 20th December 2023
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Service Details
J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Thursday 28 December 2023, 1:30PM
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FYFFE, Russell John Desmond: (John)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital, on Wednesday 20 December 2023. Aged 76 years.

Loving husband of Karen.

Dearly loved father and father in-law of Maree, and Paula and Baz Reynolds. Much loved and amazing Grandad of Aimee and Brad. Special great grandad of Zaylee, and Clay.

A dearly loved brother, uncle and treasured friend of many.

“He is now at peace with his Lord and Saviour”

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 28 December, at 1.30pm.

No flowers by request, but donations to The Heart Foundation would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to 4 Pomona Road West, Makarewa or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available. 

Messages

Dear Maree and family,
Sending love to you and yours at this time of sadness and celebration. While understanding your grief at this time, how wonderful that this is a 'see you later'; and not a 'goodbye'.

May you know His Peace..
Much love,
Sue and Malcolm Jones, Invercargill
Deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time Thinking of you ❤️❤️
Eleanor Millane (née Wilson), Masterton
Our sympathies to you Karen and families. Treasure your memories of times spent together.
Grattan & Shirley McCully , Scott’s Gap
Rest in peace Cuzz.,the battle is over,much love. Graeme
Graeme Fyffe, Warrington Otago
The Burnham’s all send love and hugs to the entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. I am certain my grandmother was there to welcome him home.
Mark Burnham, Brighton (USA)
Deepest sympathy to you all in your time of loss.
He was one of a small band of Venison Inspectors.
Doug Gordon ( X Meat Inspector at Mossburn Venison Plant), Invercargill
To Karen and family
Unable to join you in person, but were with you on 'live stream.
Sending much love
Aunty Betty, and Linda❣️
Linda Lane (nee Fyffe), Stirling
Karen and Family
Condolences at this sad time. Have thought of you on many an occasion.
Lots of Love
Jan-Maree Pyle , Winton