1 January 1943 – 21 December 2024
1 January 1943 – 21 December 2024
WILSON, Brian Thomas Russel (Zeke). Peacefully after a courageous battle, with his family by his side on Saturday 21 December 2024. In his 82nd year. Loved husband of Joan for the last 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Kelvin and Vanessa, Gary and Angela, Phillip and Bernie, Debbie Hallas, and Mark and Emily. Loved Grandad of Blake, Liam, Maycee, Shaun, Megan, Rosie, and Isabelle. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium on Friday 27th December 2024 at 1.30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations for Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. Messages can be sent to “The Wilson Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or on Brian’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/brian. A live stream for those unable to attend can also be viewed on Brian’s tribute page.
Funeral service held at Southland Crematorium
Thinking of you all, will be a tough time today. Treasure the memories you have all formed over the years will help with the healing in time. Brent & Vicki Hollingworth
Dear Joan and family, I a so sorry to hear of Brian,s passing. He was a great neighbour and was well liked among our street neighbourhood. A lot of fun he was to be around, sharing his knowledge in gardening advise to me and other chats over the fence. May you find the comfort in this difficult time, surrounded by yr families and friends
Thinking of you Gary and Angela at this sad time🥰Our condolences to you and your family. Kristine and Wayne Butt
The best uncle we ever had, the love you gave to your family, neices and nephews, we will never forget. The times uncle and aunty looked after us was amazing, none wanted to go home. You are at peace now, have fun up their..
Our sincere condolences, and thinking of you all so very much at this terribly sad time. RIP now Brian.
Uncle Brian The busiest man in the street. You are one hell of a trooper. This world will never be the same without you. We are saddened you are no longer earthside but so pleased you are at peace. Rest easy cobber. Our thoughts and love with Aunty Joan and family. Love you all Jaime, Mark and Jaxon
Funeral service held at Southland Crematorium

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