Russell John MATTHEWS

19th October 1938 - 30th June 2026
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MATTHEWS, Russell John.

Suddenly at home on 30 June 2026, aged 87 years. Adored husband of Noeline. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Fran, Philip and Di, Blair and Sue, and Jason*. Much loved grandfather of Jemma and Dan, Sam and Brooke and Max, and great-grandfather of Ollie and Rosie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Ian*, Raymond* and Leigh, Margaret* and Bruce, Kathleen and Neville, Allan and Ellen*, Raymond and Rita, Murray and Michelle, June and Roger*, Marie and Donald. According to Russell's wishes a private service will be held. Messages can be sent to 752 Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810 or to Russell's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

Sincere sympathy to you Noeline and the family. My thoughts are with you.
Valda Peattie (Waghorn), Invercargill
Dear Noeline. We are so very sorry and deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your dear husband Russell. We were so very fond of Russell - a true gentleman and truly beautiful man - we will treasure the memories we have. To Blair and Sue - and all of the extended Matthews family - all of our love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. I’m so sorry we can’t be there with you but please know that you are all in our thoughts. With much love. Donna, Grant, Will, Tom and Kate x
Donna Cameron, Melbourne (currently in Vietnam)
Russell I worked with at the hospice lovely man also friendly smile thinking of you all at this sad time regards keith and Kerry dawson.
Kerry and keith dawson, Wallacetown
To Noeline & family,
My sincere condolences to you all on your so very sad loss. I have so many fond memories growing up with the Mathew’s & Waghorn families in the many districts we were all involved in.
Please be comforted in remembering all the happy times spent together . MEMORIES ARE FOREVER.
Much love & blessings to you all ,
Linda Maha ( née Shand x Kapuka )
Linda Maha , Invercargill
Dear Noeline & Family. sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this very sad time with the passing of Russell.
Thinking of you not just today but in the days and weeks ahead. Hold your precious memories close. From Lindsay & Joanne Waghorn & family Invercargill xx
Lindsay & Joanne Waghorn, Invercargill
Dear Noeline and family so so sorry to read of Russell’s passing a great man remember the precious memories Noeline they will keep you going take each day as it comes much love Elaine
Elaine Sloan, Wanaka
Noeline and Family ,Our sincere condolences such a lovely man, Lloyd worked with Russell over more years.
And always looked forward to hearing from Russell during whitebait season RIP Lloyd and Pam
Pam king , Invercargill
To Noelene & family, our sincere condolences to you all. Our families growing up together kept us in touch but as years unfolding only meeting up occasionally. Russell always smiling and a pleasure to meet up with. I couldn’t, but think Mr Tennant Grazing anytime I saw him. Kindest regards & love Dave & Frances Stewart.
Dave Stewart, Wallacetown