Maurice Raymond Henderson " MO"

8th October 1951 - 21st September 2025
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Friday 26 September 2025, 1:30PM

HENDERSON Maurice Raymond (Mo)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice Southland on Sunday 21 September 2025, aged 73 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dianne for 54 years.

Much loved father and father in law of Justin and Deb, and Julie and Brent Forbes.

Adored Pop of Maddie, Conor, Alex, Alycia, Tom, and Lily.

Loved brother and brother in law of Alan*, Gail and Trevor Horrell, Janice and Marty O’Driscoll, Bryan and Flo* Smith.

Loved son of the late Bill and Mavis Henderson.

Loved son in law of Alice and Tom* Smith.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Maurice’s service.

Family sincerely thank Tarryn Keith – Murihiku Medical Centre, Hospice Southland staff and Professor Chris Jackson for their care and compassion of Maurice.

Maurice will be at home from Wednesday with his family.

A Celebration of Maurice’s life will be held on Friday 26th September, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private cremation will follow.

Messages to c/- J Fraser and Sons PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to Maurice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where Maurice’s link is available.

Messages

Sorry to here you lost your dad Julie we are thinking of you at this sad time
Colleen and Tony White , Riverton
In memory of a great guy, my deepest sympathy to your family Mo. I enjoyed our coffees and chats reminiscing about golf and horses mate. Maybe that hole in one will come up above pal. RIP Maurice, it was a pleasure to know you.
Keith Hotton(aka Hottie), Invercargill
Vey sad to hear of your dad’s passing Julie. We are thinking of you and your mum and family at this sad and difficult time.
Jenni Dennis, Invercargill
To Dianne and family, please accept my condolences for your sad loss. Mo was the real gentleman on and off the bowling green. RIP Mo.
Dulcie Evans , Invercargill
Deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of 'Mo'.he was a fun loving man with great sense of humor.
May knowing others care be if comfort at this time.
Angela Russell Caldwell
Angela Caldwell , Edendale
Sad news, Condolences to Dianne and families. It was always a pleasure to catch up with Mo over a beer and chat about anything and everything involving rugby, racing and golf and you always made sure on updating each other on the kids happenings. I will miss our catchups and be assured you will be very much remembered whenever our golf trips and certain horses are discussed socially , you will be mentioned during conversations.
RIP MO----your race is run -----------
Jock and Tania Hamilton, Invercargill
Sorry for your loss Dianne, Justin, Julie and families. Sending Love ❤️ RIL MO X
Bonnie , Invercargill
So sorry to hear of your loss Diane. My deepest condolences.
Alison Jenkins , Invercargill
Sorry for your loss Dianne my condolences to you and your family. Fay McLeod
Fay McLeod, Invercargil
RIP Mo
I have so many great memories from my teenage years .
Thank you very much for being Julie’s cool dad .
Julie ,Justin ,Di and families so very sorry for this absolutely huge loss
Peace perfect Peace
Karin Ashford, Wellington
Hi Dianne sorry for your loss . My condolences to you and your family.
Fay mcLeod, Invercargill
Julie, Brent and family
Sorry to read of Maurice's passing. He will be sorely missed.
Take care of one another
Errol & Jeannette Sharp, Princeton, Louisiana, USA
Goodbye Cuzzie Mo. Many memories when we were all growing up. Loved our catch ups with you & Di when in Oz. Fly free of pain now & RIP. Sending my love & condolences to you Diane, Justin, Julie & Families a BIG loss to you all 💕💔
Cathy Scott, Birtinya QLD Australia
To Dianne and family please accept my heart felt condolences Mo will be sorely missed by me and mine he was great company.
Lex Shepard , Invercargill
To Dianne, Justin and Deb, Julie and Brent and families.
So sorry to hear the very sad news of Maurices passing. We are thinking of you all with deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Very sorry we cannot be at the service . Big hugs and love Pam and Wayne Cameron
Pam and wayne Cameron , Edendale
To Dianne and family Carol & I send our condolences to you all .
My memory of my last male cousin has many happy moments
From my many happy years at Edendale on the Farm
RIP CUZ 🙏
Graham Pratt, Tuross Head NSW Australia 🇦🇺 2537
so sorry for the loss of my cuz thinking of you dianne and family also Gail and trevor and janice and marty
Margaret and Rex, Alexandra
Dianne and family - so sorry to just read of Maurice's passing. I worked with him at PowerNet and had the pleasure of driving him around the countryside when I first started due to him being unable to drive because of an injured foot. Many great memories and laughs. My sincere condolences.
Barbara Keen , Invercargill