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Maxwell John "Jack" EARL

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J Fraser and Sons

199 Esk St

Invercargill, Southland

Maxwell EARL Obituary

On Saturday, March 28, 2026 peacefully passed away at Peacehaven Iona Dementia Unit. Beloved husband of Janet for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Nix, Jason, and Craig. Grandfather of Shan* and Zac, great-grandfather of Saphira and Ruby Rose. Loved son of Florence* and Frank* Earl. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary* and Herb*, Fay, Jill* and Noel*, Deidre and Colin*, Mervyn* and Cheryl, May and Lex, Lynette* and Basil*. Very much loved uncle and great-uncle. Respected life member of the Old Boys Rugby Club (Pirates Old Boys). A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, April 2 at 10.00am, followed by private cremation. Sincere and grateful thanks to staff at Southland Hospital ED and Surgical wards, and the staff at Iona, Peacehaven, for your love, care and attention. In lieu of flowers, donations to Iona at Peacehaven can be left at Jack's service. Messages to 49B Racecourse Rd, Invercargill 9810 or to Jack's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)



Published by Southland Times from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2026.

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Francois and Angela Richter-Visser

Yesterday

Dear Janet and Family - we have so many happy memories from the 60 odd years we have known you, Big Jack was a personality, and we all loved him - our most sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you Janet - Gods Blessings - Francois and Angela

Kathy Shirley

Yesterday

To Janet and Family please accept my deepest sympathy to you and family on the death of Jack
Treasure your memories they are so special
Kathy Shirley

Shona Fordyce

March 31, 2026

Dear JANET AND FAMILY so sorry to read of Jacks passing this morning. Agood guy and he always had a bright comment each time we met with a big smile.Please accept our deepest sympathy.Kindest regards Shona Fordyce and family.xx

Wendy and Tom Holder

March 30, 2026

Janet and family, so sad to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jan Breayley Riverton

March 30, 2026

My Condolences Janet to you and your family on the passing of Jack.

Graham and Glenise Hawkes

March 30, 2026

Our very sincere condolences to you and your family, Janet. We both enjoyed working with John over our years with the ILT. He was always supportive and had a great sense of humour.

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