Ian James RIDD

26th December 1946 - 12th March 2026
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J Fraser and Sons' Chapel
Cnr of Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Tuesday 17 March 2026, 11:00AM
Open live stream

RIDD,Ian James;
Peacefully on March 12th 2026 at Hawthorndale Care Village, Aged 79.


Dearly loved husband of Shona for 59 years.


Loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and James Lowe (Blackmount) Geoff and Sharron (Invercargill) Glen and Rach (Winton).
Loved Grandfather and Great-grandfather, and a much loved brother and brother-in-law and uncle of all his nieces and nephews and extended family, A Great friend to many.


A service to celebrate the life and times of Ian will be held at 11am 17 March 2026 at J Fraser and Sons' Chapel corner of Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.


Messages to 12 Park Street, Winton 9720 or to Ian's tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a livestream link.

Messages

So sorry to hear of Ian's passing, my condolences to you Shona and your family. Thinking of you all at this sad time and sending all my love from Karen on the Gold Coast ✨️ 💛
Karen Lee, 416/7 Halcyon Drive Pimpama
So sorry to hear the passing of Ian. Our thoughts are with you Shona and family.... Linda and Struan Robertson
Struan, Invercargill
So sorry to hear of Ian's passing, we will not be able to attend the funeral but our thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time.
Murray and Sandra Darnill (nee Williams)
Sandra Darnill, Invercargill
So sorry to hear of Ian's passing our condolences to Shona and Family . We will not be able to attend the Funeral.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Jenny and Ian McKay
Ian McKay , Invercargill
Our sincere condolences to you Shona and the family.We wish you all great comfort from all the good memories you have of times so precious with Ian.Our thoughts are with you with kindest regards from Marilyn and Peter McKenzie .💐
Marilyn and Peter McKenzie , Winton
Sad to hear the passing of (uncle Ian) he felt like family—those garage hangouts growing up, cigarette dangling from his lip, that quirky laugh… I’ll always remember. Thinking of you.
Love you always Geordie and Family, Perth Western Australia
Geordie Hutchinson , Western Australia
Sincerest sympathy Shona. He has left many treasured memories of great times in the motor home. Sorry I can’t be at his funeral. Take care
Dianne, Invercargill
Sending our thoughts condolences to you all at this time
Maria & Brent Scammell , Winton
Our condolences go to Shona and family, Ian was a wonderful person who will be so missed. Debbie and Ross McCallum-Alexandra
Debbie & Ross McCallum , Alexandra
Sending thoughts and condolences to you all🕊️❤️
Scott and Trish Flack
Trish flack, Wellington NSW
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Many great memories we will have forever on the Classic Truck Runs , both in the South Island and North Island .
The Friendships that were generated by the Members were Life Long.
A great friend has passed away , but will never be forgotten.

Regards
Ian and Elly Brown.
Ian and Elly Brown. , Mosgiel. Otago.