Alexander William "Alex" Gray

21st November 1932 - 23rd August 2025
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Service Details
J Fraser & Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk & Doon Street's
Invercargill
Friday 29 August 2025, 1:30PM
Open live stream

GRAY, Alexander William (Alex):

Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on Saturday 23rd August 2025. In his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of the late Beth (nee Wishart).

Much loved Dad of Wayne and the late Denise, Sue and Allan Frisby, and Robyn and Brian Haldane. Loved Gramp’s of Sharleen and Kylie, Rochelle and Nolan, Robert and Lauren, Morgan and Dale, Jenna and Jordan, Brandon and Zara, and Matthew. Loved Old Gramp’s of Brock, Cruz, Jack, Blake, Jonty, Zara, Keegan, Isla, Payton, Addison, Tayla, Mason, Liam, and Jack. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday 29th August at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at Wallacetown Cemetery. Messages to “Gray Family” C/- 997 Lorneville-Winton Highway, RD 1 Winton, 9781 

Messages

Well end of an era for our families , of course he will be missed ! Cheeky man ! Always had to stick his head out and have his say from next door! Loved parading around in front of the windows in his undies !! Making sure us kids were looking ! Perfect Neighbours for all our life ! Off to see Dad ! Prob have a beer!
Molloy Family
Carolyn Flynn, Invercargill
To Alex families a nice person to my family now with his beautiful beth.
Christine and Kenneth blackburn, Perth Australia and Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Memories are forever.
Sorry I wont be able to attend Alex's funeral service as I am in Australia
Sending hugs
Liz Gray, Invercargill
To Alex family, our sincere sympathy. He was well loved by everyone he knew. Will always be part of the Jersey Breeders family.
Sylvia and Neil Winsloe, Alexandra
To the Gray Family… Our deepest sympathy goes to you all. A well known man has left the Wallacetown community. Thank you Alex for all your knowledge of the Gray history. RIP.
Trish Buick & family., 589 Ryal Bush - Wallacetown Road.
Our thoughts are with the Gray families, rest in peace Alex.
Dave & Juli Marshall , Taramoa
Our thoughts are with you Wayne and all the family Debbie and Tom Ashmore
Debbie Ashmore, Wallacetown
To Rochelle and family, so sorry to hear of Gramps' passing.
Kim Laurie , Invercargill
We were so sorry to read of Alex passing. Thinking of you all at this time. Our apologies for not being able to attend the funeral today.
Ray & Susan Cocker, Wallacetown
Wonderful job there today family, was a fitting send off for the old bugger, Beth will be looking forward to seeing him again xxx
Tracey Molloy, Dunedin