John Davidson Low

23rd December 1943 - 5th July 2025
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Friday 11 July 2025, 1:30PM
Open live stream

LOW John Davidson (JD)

Passed away peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on Saturday 5th July, surrounded by love, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved husband of Barbara.

Loved dad of Matthew and Simon and father in law of their partners Melissa and Ang.

Adored Grandy of Kobe, Nico, James, and Emily.

Cherished brother and brother in law of Helen* and Peter*, Ross* and Ruth, Barbara and Gordon Smith, Jo and Max Harrison, Grant, John and Lanie Tull.

Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

“A Friend to Many”

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Invercargill would be greatly appreciated and can be left at his service.
A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday 11th July, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill.  A private cremation will follow.

Messages to 284 McIvor Road, Invercargill 9876 or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where John’s livestream link is available.

(*denotes deceased)

Messages

Our Deepest and most sincere condolences to you all . John made a great contribution to our community over the years. A true gentleman .
With Kindest Regards from Marilyn and Peter McKenzie.
Marilyn & Peter McKenzie , Winton
Saddened to hear of John's passing thoughts with the Low family at this time. RIP John. The Holmes Family.
Tracy Holmes, Hamilton
To Barbara and family, please accept our sympathies on the loss of John. A man who has contributed such a lot to various organisations over his lifespan. Memories are so special especially now.
Warmest thoughts.
Judy and John Buchanan , Mosgiel
Sorry to hear Barb, Matthew and Simon. You guys were a big part of our life as a young family and dear friends to Mum Dad and us boys. Thoughts with you guys in this tough time. Love the Cochrane Family
Scott & Melissa Cochrane , Prebbleton
To: Barbara @ family, Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of John.
John was a gentleman.
You will have Many Fond Memories to treasure.
Peter & Margaret Gutsell , Otautau
Barb, Matthew, Simon and families. So very sad to hear of John's passing. He was a true gentleman farmer and valued within the community for his contribution. Please know we care and are thinking of you all sorry we are unable to be there.
Gary and Trish Hildyard , Ashburton
Barbara - it was a pleasure working & knowing John & you for over 35 years. Both John & I enjoyed his company & know you will miss him terribly. Pamela & the late John Beer
Pamela Beer , Invercargill
Our deepest thoughts are with you Barbara and family at this very sad time.
Cherish all your special memories.
Ann and Iain Dodds and Fay, Wanaka
Sending our love. Love you John.
Shiromi Smith , Inglewood
My deepest sympathy to Barbara, Matthew, Simon, and family. John was a true gentleman in all respects and was very highly regarded by everyone. John did so much for Central Southland College, and for me personally. He will be greatly missed but very fondly remembered.
Barry Richardson, Alexandra
Our thoughts are with you Barbara and family .
John was a great guy and such a community stalwart. We have fond memories ..
Ian/ Lynette, Wanaka
To Barbara and family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather to you all. He was a lovely man and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Marie Frew, Otapiri Gorge
To Babara and family, so sorry to read of John's passing he was a real gentleman. Thoughts are with you all.
Julie & Phil Guttery, Otautau
Condolences to Barbara and family on the passing of John .My deepest sympathies to you all. My thoughts are with you at this sad time . Philippa
Philippa Earland, Winton
Our sympathies to Barbara and family. John will be remembered as a true gentleman and helped so many others. Treasure your memories of good times together
Shirley and Grattan McCully , Scott’s Gap
We are so saddened by the loss of such a great man, he will be greatly missed. Sorry we are not able to be there. Thinking of you all and sending much love
Max, Jo and Anna Harrison , Christchurch
Dear Barbara and family,

I was so saddened to read of the loss of John.A true gentleman.
Please accept my sincere condolences at this very sad time.

Karyn Emmerson (ex Invercargill Honda)
Karyn Emmerson , Invercargill
Sending love and hugs to you all . John was a true gentleman and was always up for a yarn .
Thinking of you all
Sue and Graene Carran
sue Carran , Otautau
Much love to all of you.
Michael Stearne, Wellington
Beautiful tribute today for the most loving and kind uncle.❤️
Jan Waldron, Brisbane
To Barbara, Matthew, Simon and family.
I’m so sorry about the loss of John. Our thoughts are with you all. There are no words but because John was such an outstanding human you will all have so many treasured memories.
Nicky and Ben Schluter, Rangiora
Condolences Barbara and families our thoughts are with you at this sad time .
Regards Guy Talboys and Cindy Clark.
Cindy Clark , Winter
Dear Barbara, Matthew, Simon, Melissa, Ang, Kobe, Nico, James and Emily .
A beautiful tribute today, to your so very loved and special man. He will be with you all for always.
So very sorry we could not be with you.
Love Moyra
Moyra Whiting, Christchurch
Very sad to read of John's passing. I remember and value all the good times together in Jaycees and all the social times we had when we lived in Invercargill. Love and condolences to you and your family Barbara. Bruce Thomson Auckland
Bruce Thomson , Auckland