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Robin PEARS

Robin Christie PEARS

FUNERAL HOME

J Fraser and Sons

199 Esk St

Invercargill, Southland

Robin PEARS Obituary

Robin sadly passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Southland Hospital; 3 days short of his 92nd birthday. Dearly loved husband for 62 years of Alison, and much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and David Thomas, Rosie, Susan and Brian Powell, and Philippa. Much loved grandfather of Peter, Sarah, Emily, Renee, Ruby, and the late Holly, great-grandfather of Spencer and Meredith, and a loved uncle. A service to celebrate Rob's life will be held on Monday, January 26 at 11.30am in J Fraser & Sons' Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, followed by an interment at Mossburn Cemetery. Approximate arrival time 3.15pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John Ambulance kindly accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to Unit 48, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810 or on Robin's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tribute where a livestream is available.



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Published by Southland Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2026.

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Judith Murdoch

January 24, 2026

Sincere sympathy to Alison and her family.

Selwyn Cranstoun

January 24, 2026

To Alison and family my deepest sympathy I remember my parents Milly and Lex having bees at your place my thoughts go to you at this sad time.

Pam and Alister Duncan

January 23, 2026

Alison and Family Sorry to hear of Robs passing. It brings back many happy memerories we spent together as families during pony club days . Also many evenings spent playing bridge together . It was Rob who encouraged Alister to join the Lions movement in mossburn.

Marlene. Patterson

January 22, 2026

Alison. And. Family. I am saddened to hear the sad news of. A dear friend. Robin. As I call him Mr Pears. But I knew him as Robin. And.it was polite to call him Mr pears. So I did. And I went house his house. With. Gaylene Moffat as I lived in. Mossburn . And his farm.and we had such good times. There
Rest in in peace my friend
Robin. (Mr Pears.)
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Marlene. Patterson. (Nee Reid. )

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Helen Goodall

January 22, 2026

Such a gracious man - sad to read this

Ross and Bronwyn Clark

January 22, 2026

Our condolences Alison and family. A real gentleman leaves this world.
Ross & Bronwyn Clark

Desly Smith

January 22, 2026

My condolences to Alison and family on Robins passing , the best years of my childhood were growing up on Etalvale Station . Thoughts are with you at this time .
Desly Smith ( nee : Moffatt )

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