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Muriel BROWN

2026 · Southland

Died 7 July 2026Posted 9 July 2026

Muriel passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, aged 98 years. She was the devoted wife of the late Les Brown for 60yrs. A cherished mother and mother-in-law to Lois, Carolyn and Barry, Shona, and the late Lynda. A much-loved Grandmother of Anika and Megan, the late MaryEllen, Johnny and Shane, the late Isobel, Jessica, Justin and Nathan, Laura, Jenna and Daniel. A loving great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Ian and Ruth, the late George, and Ewen and Irene. A much-loved aunty of all her nephews and nieces. Muriel was also a loved sister-in-law of the late Ora and late Dave, the late Phyllis and late Eric, the late Myrtle and Andrew, the late Russell and late Jean, the late Audrey and late Ken, Avis and the late George. A special friend of Rona, Valmai, the late Faye, and Diane. Special thanks to St John, staff of the Medical Ward at Kew, the RDNS team, and Dr Sloane for their loving care.

A Service to Celebrate Muriel's life will be held on Friday, July 17, 12.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Otautau Cemetery will follow.

Messages to 15 Elm Crescent, Invercargill, or to Muriel's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

Arranged by Winton & Districts Funeral Services

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Otautau Cemetery

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