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Bruce Alexander DAWSON

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Bruce DAWSON Obituary

(87 years young) Photographer, and JP retired. Treasured husband of Margaret. Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Private family celebration planned.


Published by Southland Times on Nov. 8, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce DAWSON

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Janice McMillan

November 28, 2025

Dear Margaret and family. Our very deepest sympathy to read the passing of Bruce. Amazing man, took our wedding photos and the photos of our girls as babies. Enjoyed you both at the water ski club. Bruce you even came down and married our eldest daughter. You will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you all, Janice, Crawford, Tania and Gail McMillan, also the Late Les and Sylvia McDermott.

Bev Cameron

November 27, 2025

Nice to have known you Bruce ever since I was a teenager. Thank you for taking my wedding photos as a wedding present. Always interesting to talk to, not the same at Bookarama without you. Rest in Peace. The Gill girl from Invercargill

Ken Somerville

November 22, 2025

To Margaret and family
Our condolences and thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ken Somerville and family

Deanna Robertson

November 14, 2025

To Margaret and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Deanna Robertson

Eddie Te Au

November 14, 2025

Rip mate I rode horses next door with Ray Pankhurst

Gail Graham

November 12, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing Margaret. I still remember 'trying' to get up on the skis at Kelvin Heights and then experiencing an awful crossing of Frankton Arm to the boat ramp with you , Anne and I hanging on for grim death. Lovely memories and thank you for the good times and the photos. My condolences to you Margaret and your family.

Mary-Anne Smith

November 12, 2025

Sorry to read of Bruce's death. A lovely man, a real gentleman. He took our wedding photos over 50 years ago and as I recall, not only from our wedding but also at the Races, he always had a twinkle in his eye! My sympathy to his family & friends. RIP

Derek and Joy Henderson

November 12, 2025

To Margaret and Family, Very sad to hear of Bruce passing.
We always enjoying catching up when you came to Surfers Paradise for
holidays.
Kind Regards, Derek and Joy Henderson

Cleatis Kendall

November 11, 2025

Thank you Bruce for your kindness to my sister Wendy at Delmar studios. Cleatis
Sincere condolences to Margaret and family

Gordon Lee

November 11, 2025

To Margaret & family, We are saddened hear Bruce has passed away. From 1974 wedding photos, umpteen race photos, a highly valued owner & just a real good bloke it was a pleasure to have been associated with Bruce for over 50yrs. Rest in peace good friend. Gordon & Betty Lee Wyndham

Shona Fordyce

November 11, 2025

To Margaret and family your Bruce was well known and well liked . A great photographer and a fabulous sense of humour. He did our Nursing photos and weddings. Such a popular Man. Please accept our sympathy to you all. Kind regards Shona Fordyce and whanau.

Colin & Jill Garrett

November 10, 2025

To Margaret and family, our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Bruce. Bruce was always willing to pleasantly help and do anything to support those in need. Memories of Bruce from Invercargill days as a neighbour and Rotarian and again in Christchurch.

Ross McKenzie

November 10, 2025

Very sad to learn of Bruce's passing. As Display Manager and then as Manager of the DIC, we spent many years together in-store, celebrating Christmas with you and Bruce, taking hundreds of photos of Santa and the children of Southland. Great days that will never be forgotten.

Hilary McLeod {nee Burns}

November 10, 2025

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Bruce took our wedding photos
63 years ago. R.I.P. Bruce

John & Margaret Fraser

November 10, 2025

Margaret & family, our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Bruce. We have special memories of times spent with you all.

Les & Carole Knight Rangiora

November 9, 2025

So sorry to read of The Passing of Bruce. When Bruce took photos of our horse Bel Cardo Master winning for the fourth time. He told me " Don´t give up getting the photos done just build another room on the house to hang them in". Condolences to Margaret and the family on behalf of all the Knight Family.

Gwenda and Bruce Marshall

November 9, 2025

Sorry to hear of Bruce´s death. He took our wedding photos 3.2.96 Gwenda ( nee Knight ) and Bruce Marshall married at The White Heron . Condolences.

Russell Winter

November 9, 2025

Margaret and Family. Sorry to read of Bruce's passing. Elaine and I send our Deepest Sympathy to you all.
Russell and Elaine.

Peter curry

November 9, 2025

Rip bruce

Pat Cronin

November 9, 2025

my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Bruce took our wedding photos 61 years ago

Lynette Muir (nee Harper)

November 9, 2025

Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing, I enjoyed working for him at Del Mar Invercargill in the early 1970's. Fond memories and my deepest sympathy to Bruce's family.

Lea Fraser

November 9, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing - it was great living next door to you both. Bruce was always there to help when we needed it & was always up for a chat.
Take care Margaret
Lea & Mike xx

Brian Croot

November 9, 2025

Dear Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Bruce. Mavoura and I enjoyed our friendship with him through CCS, he took over as President from her and continued the great work. Mavoura passed away on 27.3.24 but our memories of Bruce and you live on.

Keith & Robyn Wilson

November 9, 2025

So sorry to have read the news about Bruce.
Thinking of you Margaret.

Gwenyth Davis

November 9, 2025

Bruce was our next door neighbor in Spy St, Invercargill. A Wonderful human being.

Wayne Deegan

November 8, 2025

Sorry to read of the death of Bruce.Have know him for a long time.Goes back to the Antinous days.RIP

Dave Robbie photographer

November 8, 2025

Sorry for the loss of a good man RIP Bruce

Bruce and Natalie Paterson

November 8, 2025

Sorry to read that Bruce has passed on . We have many lovely memories of our times together with you both and our thoughts are with at this sad time . You may not have heard that we buried a son recently so understand what you are experienceing .Love from us both

Denise Philpott

November 8, 2025

Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Glenys Anderson

November 8, 2025

Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing have a lot of memories

Neville Raymond Bulling

November 8, 2025

I express my Sympathy on behalf of my late mother Rayna an my late father on your loss as it was a pleasure to meet and know Bruce through my parents

Liz & Lindsay McKenzie

November 8, 2025

Dear Margaret & family - our thoughts are with you at this very sad time for you all. I know you will have some amazing memories to cherish. Love from Liz (Malcolm) Floral Art days & Lindsay McKenzie (JP)

Kathleen and Jure Mercep

November 8, 2025

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Maria and Arnie Muilwyk

November 8, 2025

Dear Margaret, Allan, Wendy and family. We have shared many very special memories with you and Bruce. Remembering the smoke filled housie night each week, Arnie and his many chats about racing with Bruce , and best of all our House Boat holiday on the Gold Coast. What an adventure to remember that was! It's the Kestral out and over!!!! Sending love to you all, Maria and Arnie Muilwyk, Lumsden.

Brad McDonald

November 8, 2025

Great man Bruce, RIP

Christine & John Thomson

November 8, 2025

Margaret we are sorry to hear of the loss of Bruce. So many memories of him. He took our wedding photos 42 years ago. Also taking photos at the races. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Christine & John Thomson
Winton

Pam Clay

November 8, 2025

Sorry to read of Bruce's passing..just sitting here thinking of all the good times in Invercargill..and all the times trying to avoid being in front of the camera!!! Memories of your wedding day and helping the other bridesmaids getting you to the church on time to marry the love of your life. Deepest sympathy and love. Cousin Pam

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