"Frank" Patrick Francis FORDE

10th September 1934 - 8th August 2025
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St Theresa's Catholic Church
40 Perth Street
Invercargill
Wednesday 13 August 2025, 1:00PM
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FORDE, Patrick Francis (Frank).
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully on Friday 8 August 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Graham, Murray and Jill, Rodger and Helen, Kerry and Lynley (Chch), Trevor and Vicky (Perth), Diane and Gary Thornbury.
Rest In Peace
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Theresa's Catholic Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 13 August at 1pm followed by interment at Woodlands Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance, Invercargill would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 149 Bainfield Road, Invercargill 9810 or to Frank's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

FORDE, Patrick Francis (Frank).
Much loved and affectionately known as Frank by his grandchildren Samantha and Nick, Courtney and Kris, Brandon and Rosie, Jeremy and Brie, Jared and Julie, Simone and Nick, Dani and Liam, Ella, Conor, Logan, Natasha and Adam, Kirsten and Matt, Anthony and Molly, Liv and Janus, and Sam. Much loved Frank by his great-grandchildren Beau, Margot, Hudson, Makenzie, Sophie, Indie, Zoey, Darcie, Lucas, Spencer, and Amelia. Loved brother and brother-in-law of, Margaret* and Bruce*, Irene* and Michael*, Ray and Margaret, Judith and Murray*, Beverley and Russell*. Loved brother-in-law, Allan* and Anne*, Colin and Gail, Pauline and Brendan, Brian, and also Lorraine.

Messages

Condolences to all the Forde Family's for there sad loss
Frank will be sadly missed by you all
Regards Ray
Ray Hodson, Cromwell
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Pauline and Ross Perkins
Ross Perkins, Ashburton
I am so saddened of Frank's passing. I will always cherish the times he came in, full of humour and laughs over 33 years. Thank you Frank for your friendship and wisdom over the years with me. I will always remember Frank's warm smile and his humble demanour Rest in peace my friend.
dr S Talwar, Goldcoast
To Pat and family, please accept my condolences for your sad loss of Frank. Thinking of you all, Dulcie Evans.
Dulcie Evans, Invercargill
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Husband and Father and Grandfather.
Warren & Glenis Coveney, Te Anau
To Dear Pat and family, sending love at this very sad time and our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was alway a pleasure to met at the races and have a great chat with Frank re. Horses of course.
Lex and Faye Dudfield , RIVERTON
Thinking of you all
Allan and Kaye Wilson , Waimatua
Rodger Helen and the Ford family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father and grandfather thinking of you all at this sad time
Trevor,Lynne and Pat Hourston, Te Anau
To Pat ,deepest sympathy to you. Gail Clark
Gail Clark, Invercargill
Thinking of you at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.

Pete & Robyn Kennard
Robyn & Pete Kennard , Wairaki Valley Ohai
My sincere condolences to you Pat and your family. Karen Kemp.
Karen Kemp, Invercargill
My thoughts are very much with you all at this sad time. May the memories you shared and the love in your hearts be a source of comfort. Sending you love and healing.
Maggy Burnett, Invercargill
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of Frank, Thinking of you and your family.
Glenda O’Rorke, Invercargill