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Bruce CHILTON Obituary

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Peacefully in the respectful care of Hawthorndale Care Village, with Jenny his loving wife of 64 years by his side, aged 87 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Bonnie, Tony and Julie, Melissa and Pete*. Loved granddad of Taylor and Aleisha, Nina and Ellis, Beth and Jacob, Brad and Kim, Lauren and Craig, and Emma. A loved great-granddad of Olly, Ellie, Ashton, Raiden and a special great-granddad of Kylo. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ngaire and David (Melbourne), Geoff and Adrianne (Nelson), Judy and Ross* (Christchurch), and Neroli*, and their families. The family would like to thank his special girls at Hawthorndale Care Village for their care of Bruce. In accordance with the family's wishes no flowers at the service please. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, November 26 at 1.00pm. You are invited to view the service via livestream, by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Bruce's obituary page. Messages to the Chilton Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
(*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times on Nov. 25, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce CHILTON

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19 Entries

Dale Tims.

December 18, 2025

Sincere condolences from the Tims family.

Brian, Sandra and Alan Wilson

December 3, 2025

Jenny and Family
So sad to read about the passing of Bruce.
Have great memories of Hedgehope days with Farm, school and community.
Still refer to a piece of land as ... Bruce´s Block
Take care. love to you all.

Isla Foster

November 28, 2025

I was really sad when I heard about Bruce he was a lovely friendly man Deepest Sympathy
Island Foster

Jeanette Stuart

November 28, 2025

Thinking of you at this sad time you will have lots of happy memories together kind regards Jeanette Stuart (née Foster)

Blake and Ruth

November 28, 2025

Sincere sympathies and prayers.

Dawn Skinner

November 27, 2025

Sincere sympathy cousin Jenny, and your lovely family. Bruce will never be forgotten, his music lives on, in history and through his family. Take care, we send our love and best wishes. Dawn and Brian.

Wayne and Christine Keith

November 27, 2025

Wayne and myself had many years with Bruce and Jenny at St David's an amazing man sending our love and prayers to you all R.I.P

Angela Cuttriss

November 26, 2025

You both meant the world to me. Thank you both for all you have done. I am so pleased I got to see you just recently. My love goes to Jenny and her family.

Geoff and Heather Adams

November 26, 2025

To Jenny and your family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bruce. Thinking of you all.

Brian Stott

November 26, 2025

condolenses to the chilton family...i knew bruce and jenny from their,,, cyc velodrome days...also when i awas at rugby park getting into a nearby seat in the stand 4 a highlanders game back a bit ,,,,i got a high mate from a proud highlander in full kitout....jersey and banner,,,such was the man ...awesome

Bill Barber

November 26, 2025

My deepest sympathy Jenny and family for the loss of Bruce. I wish I could be with you today to farewell a very good friend from many years ago, but I'm not very portable these days ! Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Helen Raroa

November 25, 2025

Sincere sympathy to the Chilton family with the passing of dear Bruce. A lovely man.
Helen raroa

Murray & Gay Speden

November 25, 2025

Jenny & Families, the Speden's have many happy & special memories of Bruce, especially from Hedgehope Days, thinking of you all at this time, we know you will celebrate his life & give him a fitting farewell. Love n Hugs from us both

Sandra Stott

November 25, 2025

Tony, thinking of you and your family. Sincere condolences.
Sandra Stott (née MacPherson)

Bob & Shirley Cranstoun

November 25, 2025

Sincere condolences on the loss of your precious Bruce. May you draw comfort from the many memories you hold dear of a most remarkable man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, Bob & Shirley Cranstoun

Gaynor Miller

November 25, 2025

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your much loved Bruce. So many memories to cherish. He was a special and very talented musician and person, with a dry sense of humour. Jenny your loss is great, but you are strong and will cherish and relive those very special memories that made up those 64 years. Much love to you all. Gaynorxx
with Chris always on my shoulder.

Ellen Ballantyne

November 25, 2025

So sorry to see that Bruce has passed, he was very talented, Sincerely Ellen Ballantyne, ex colleague.

Pam Ashton

November 25, 2025

To Jenny and family.I was sad to read about the passing of Bruce.Thinking of you all at this sad time.Sending much love to you all.
Pam Ashton (Speden)

Rosemary Bublitz

November 25, 2025

Deepest sympathy Jenny, to you and your family.Fond memories of you and Bruce from our youthful days. With love.
Rosemary.xx

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