'Ken' Kenneth Geoffrey WELLINGTON

23rd September 1942 - 29th April 2026
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Service Details
J Fraser & Sons Chapel
199 Esk Street
Invercargill
Thursday 7 May 2026, 3:00PM
Open live stream

WELLINGTON, Kenneth Geoffrey (Ken).

Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully after a short illness on 29 April 2026, aged 83 years. Adored husband of the late Marjorie (nee Sutton). Dearly loved by children Glen Tomlinson, and Debra MacKenzie. A Memorial service to celebrate Ken's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 7 May, at 3pm. The family would like to thank the staff of Southland Hospital and St John Ambulance for their special care of Ken. Messages can be sent to 41 Bourke Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Ken's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the livestream of the service can be found.

Messages

Ken, you will be missed by many.
An absolute gentleman!
You always made us welcome and it was a joy to be in your company.

Rest in Love.
Sue and Terry, The Catlins
Invercargill Musical Theatre is very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He has been a loyal and valued member of our show orchestras for many years and will be missed. Sincere condolence to Ken's family.
Invercargill Musical Theatre, Invercargill
Dear Glen - so very sorry to read of the passing of your father - please accept our love and deepest sympathy.

Diana and Noel Bonisch
Diana Bonisch, Invercargill
So sorry to read this. Was good to catch up with Ken walking in Queens Park from time to time.
Robin, Invercargill
So sad to hear of Ken's passing. He was a great work colleague and friend. He will be missed. He always had a smile on his face and was always on for a chat. Rest easy my friend.
Cheryl Kemp , Invercargill
Saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Always remember him as a wonderful human. He was a very loyal member of the Invercargill Garrison Band/Ascot Park Brass and other local Invercargill community groups that he was involved in.
David Gallaher, Wellington
Our deepest Sympathy to the Wellington family, and Glen and Debra (Tomlinson}
Richard and Nancy Stewart
Richard and Nancy Stewart, Dunedin
Sorry to read of Kens death.
Condolences to all.

After Tiwai I used to see him walking in Queens Park, we used to catch up a time it two.

RIP
Robin Williams, Invercargill
So very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My thoughts are with his family and especially the Brass Band community on the loss of a humble and dedicated man. A true gentleman through and through. He will be sorely missed but is now at peace with his precious Marjorie who I hold a strong fondness for as well.
Dawn James, Invercargill
So sorry to read about Ken. He contributed so much to so many musical groups in Invercargill. His cheery greetings and delightful smile encapsulated his genuine pleasure in meeting people.
Maxine Treweek, Invercargill