Brian James Elder

5th February 1949 - 6th October 2025
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Service Details
Riversdale Community Centre
Riversdale
Friday 10 October 2025, 1:00PM
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ELDER, Brian James.

Peacefully at Windsor Park Gore on Monday, 6 October, 2025 aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Rosemary, and Mary. A much loved father and father-in-law of Peter, Nigel, Amanda and Matt, Lisa and Shaun, Christopher and Chloe. Loved Grandad of Kate-lyn, Bailey, Ryan, Libby, Riley, Mya, and Asher, Great Grandad of Manaia, Zydn, and Nakaia.
A service to celebrate the life of Brian, will be held in the Riversdale Community Center, 1pm, Friday 10 October 2025, followed by interment at Riversdale Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 211 Riversdale 9744 .

ELDER, Brian James

At Windsor Park on Monday 6 October 2025 aged 76 years. Much loved eldest son of the late Mary and Jack Elder, much loved brother and brother in law of Marion and Hugh, Fraser and Shona, Lynette and Peter, Claire and Steve, Jack and Kate, Judy and Gavin and much loved Uncle of his many nieces and nephews.
Brian was dearly loved and will be missed by us all.
Special thanks to Windsor Park for the love and care of Brian.



 

Messages

To all of Brian's family and friends, we are so sorry that we can’t be with you at this sad time as we are in Vietnam. Mary has been keeping us up to date with his health He was great friend of ours for many years and his dad was my father's best man as I was for Brian. I am sure he will be resting easy after a difficult recent period. Take it easy Brian.

Ian and Linda tayles, Leithfield
Deepest sympathy to all at this sad time.
Brian was always dependable and my parents trusted him driving us to and from social occasions.
We had great times going to badminton champs in Invercargill.
Fare well kind spirit, we know you will be accepted in higher places.
Love from Bob & Marion Boodee ( Greer) in Nelson.
Bob & Marion Boodee, Nelson
Our condolences and thoughts are with all the Elder Family at this sad time. Our family had a great respect for Brian and have fond memories of times spent with him. We are so sorry and disappointed we are unable to be with you today.

Ian, Glennis, Jason, Sarah & Andrew King,
Invercargill & NSW
Ian & Glennis King, Invercargill
To the Elder Family, On behalf of everyone at Summit Fleet Leasing and Management, we’re deeply saddened to hear of Brian’s passing.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the love and memories you shared bring comfort and peace in the days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy, Summit Fleet Leasing and Management.
Summit Fleet Leasing and Management , Rydalmere
Our condolences and thoughts are with all the Elder Family in your sad loss. Our family had a great resoect for Brian and have fond memories of times spent in his company. We are sorry and disappointed we are unable to attend Brian's farewell.
Ian & Glennis King, Invercargill
A great cousin and a great guy who was really good to me when I worked as a rousabout for him in my school and university days. I couldn't get to his funeral but I hear from my siblings it was a fine tribute. Well done to all involved!
James Elder, Thames Coast