'Jack' Maxwell John EARL

15th May 1938 - 28th March 2026
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
199 Esk Street
Invercargill
Thursday 2 April 2026, 10:00AM

EARL, Maxwell John (Jack).

On Saturday March 28th 2026 peacefully passed away at Peacehaven Iona Dementia Unit. Beloved husband of Janet for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Nix, Jason, and Craig. Grandfather of Shan* and Zac, Great-grandfather of Saphira and Ruby Rose. Loved son of Florence* and Frank* Earl. Loved brother and brother in law of Mary* and Herb*, Fay, Jill* and Noel*, Deidre and Colin*, Mervyn* and Cheryl, May and Lex, Lynette* and Basil*. Very much loved uncle and great-uncle. Respected life member of the Old Boys Rugby Club (Pirates Old Boys). A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 2nd April at 10am, followed by private cremation. Sincere and grateful thanks to staff at Southland Hospital ED and Surgical wards, and the staff at Iona, Peacehaven, for your love, care and attention. In lieu of flowers, donations to Iona at Peacehaven can be left at Jack's service. Messages to 49B Racecourse Rd, Invercargill 9810 or to Jack's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

To Janet, Michael, Jason and Craig my sincere condolences to you all at this time of Jack's passing. Unfortunately I wont be able to attend his service in person but my thoughts are with you all now at this sad time. I'm sure he and Colin will share a beer or two once again. Kia Kaha to you all.
Martin Smith, Brisbane, Australia
Sorry to read of Jacks passing Janet boys and families . My sympathy to you all but jack is now at peace .
“Memories. Are them loveliest things ,
They last from day to day ,
They can’t get lost ,
They can’t wear out,
And they can never be taken away .”
Take care . Margaret (Ag) James
Margaret James , Arrowtown
I enjoyed meeting you, Janet, and Jack’s friendly greetings to me. A lovely man.
Deepest sympathies to you and the family at this time.
Love Karen Turner
Karen Turner, Invercargill
To Janet and family my sincere condolences to you all at the loss of your Jack.I first meet you both on my walking group.Such a lovely guy was Jack always a story to tell Memories will guide you through this time.RIP Jack
jill skeggs, Invercargill