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Kathleen CRAWFORD

2026 · Southland

Died 20 August 2026Posted 6 September 2026

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Kath (aged 98 years) on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved and adored wife of the late Bruce. Much loved and respected Mum and mother-in-law of Alisdair and Jean, Hamish, Donald and Dianne. Special 'Kath' of the late Catherine and the late Angela.

Loved 'Ma' of Kathleen, Clint, Deidre, Campbell and Jowie, Janee and Zac, David and Heidi, Rachael and Rory, Andrew and Tracey. Great 'Ma' of Kaynen, Logan, Joshua, Fyfe, Monty,Mila, Adaline and Summer, Jack, Charlie, Maeve, the late Frida, Lola and Ollie. Great-Great 'Ma' of Ava-Rei. Loved daughter of the late Huia and Jessie Shand (Taieri, Otago). In accordance with Kath's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Alisdair, Hamish and Donald would like to sincerely thank the caregivers at Rowena Jackson for their care and compassion towards Kath during her stay. Thank you also to Nurse Practitioner Dawn Acker from Monarch Health for her outstanding support and care of Kath and the family. Messages to 103 Herriot Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810 or to Kath's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

"Those we love never truly leave us they are woven into our lives forever"

Arranged by Winton & Districts Funeral Services

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