Graeme Ernest Read

18th May 1943 - 1st July 2024
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Thursday 4 July 2024, 10:00AM

READ, Graeme Ernest.

Peacefully passed away at Vickery Court on Monday the 1st July 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Shirley Anne Read.

Much loved father of Graeme, Tony, Brent, Lindsay, and Suzanne. A loved Grandfather. Much loved brother to Noelene, and June, brother-in-law to Phillip, Violet, Joyce. A much loved uncle. Father-in-law to Diane. Former father-in-law to Jackie.

We would like to thank Enliven Vickery Court Resthome, for taking great care of Graeme by all the carers and nurses.

May he rest in peace and will be dearly missed by all. He touched our lives by his kindness and great sense of humour. We are forever grateful for having had you in our live’s. Love from all of us.

A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.00am, on Thursday, July 4. Messages to 21 O’Hara Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812 

Messages

Sorry to hear, our hearts go out to his family. Loved working with Graeme and Shirley at Blue Star
Allison and Brian Booth
Allison Booth , Invercargill
Dear Shirley and family
So very sad to learn of Graeme's passing. Such a great loss to you all of a very gentle man. May you take comfort others share your grief God Bless Kaye
Kaye Crowther, Invercargill
The best former father in law in the world.
True to his word ,a generous giving loving man who will always be a big apart of our lives ( has been for 36 years)
Our hearts 💕 break 💔 😢 as we had to say goodbye to you Graeme.
I'm going to miss our regular phone calls from Ozzie to home . Our visits also.
Your Character your sense of humour your outgoing fun personality was a big part of you .💕
I will always love you ( as we told each other regular ). ❤️
Thank you for always excepting me and Kylie and our families.
Very much our memories with you in our life we will both hold on forever 💖
RIP Graeme.
Love Jackie xx
Jackie , Goldcoast
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Graeme was a gentleman to work with and for when we were all at Blue Star Taxi. We remember him fondly.
Bruce and MaryLou Elliot.
MaryLou Elliot , Invercargill
We have lived across the road from Graeme for a long time and consider ourselves very fortunate to have known him. So sad to have lost such a lovely neighbour and true gentleman. To Shirley and family we wish you peace during this difficult time.
Robyn Leonard, Invercargill
To Shirley & family. Was sad to read of Graeme's passing. Was always a jovial chap when we got to know him with working at Blue Star Taxis. Our condolences to you all. Robert & Lorraine Herman
Lorraine Herman, Invercargill
Our deepest sympathy to you Shirley and family. Lovely memories of Graeme ,always a gentleman whan we worked together at Blue Star. Love Carol and Robert Daisley. Gold Coast.
Carol Daisley, Queensland