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John CASEY

2026 · Southland

Died 26 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Died peacefully on August 26, 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Fiona, Cushla and Tom Dowling, and Timothy. Loved Grandad of Simon, Nicholas, Maeghan and Natascha, and proud Great-Grandad of Lily. A dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family. Loved brother and brother-in-law of, James*, Lenny and Jannette, Maurice* and Margaret, Danny, Russell, Richard* and Diane, Catherine and David Collison, Mary and Colin Chittock, Brian and Katherine. Loved Uncle of his many nieces and nephews, especially Craig for his kindness and support. Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Cargill Lifecare Village and Southland Hospice for their compassionate care of our Dad. Donations may be left at the church for the Southland Hospice. Requiem Mass to celebrate John's life will be held in St Therese of Lisieux, Perth Street, Invercargill, at 1.00pm on Saturday, August 29, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 4/86 Catherine Street. Digital messages may be left at John's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

(*denotes deceased)

Arranged by Winton & Districts Funeral Services

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