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Sir Timothy Richard "Tim" SHADBOLT

FUNERAL HOME

J Fraser and Sons

199 Esk St

Invercargill, Southland

Sir SHADBOLT Obituary

Early on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Aged 78 years. Loved son of the late Donald Shadbolt and Josien Kral/ Shadbolt. Loved partner of Asha. Loved father of Robert, Rueben and Benjamin Shadbolt (Auckland), and Declan Lawton-Dutt (Invercargill). Loved brother and friend/brother-in-law of Rodney Shadbolt and Sue (Helensville), and Peter and Annette Kral (Christchurch). Loved grandfather and uncle of his many grandchildren, and niece and nephews.

Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui-a-Tāne

A public service to celebrate Sir Tim's life will be held in The Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill, at 2.00pm on Friday, January 16. Private thereafter. "As a mark of respect to Sir Tim it is requested that attendees wear formal, dark, mourning attire. Dark Lounge suit for men." Messages may be sent to The Shadbolt Family, Private Bag 90104, Invercargill 9840. Digital messages may be left at Sir Tim's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.



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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Ian Tulloch

January 17, 2026

Condolences and thanks for many fun years.
Ian Tulloch (former mayor of Mataura and Gore District)

Roslyn Innes

January 16, 2026

I watched Livestream of Sir Tim's Funeral service.
A wonderful service and I applaud your speech especially the final 'shots' you fired directed at the 2019 Council. Well done.
You can Rest in Peace now Sir Tim.

Allan Jenkins

January 12, 2026

When I met Sir Tim Shadbolt a few years ago I found him a very genuine humorous man what impressed me was he was interested in what you had to say.He did so much to put Invercargill as one of the desirable cities in the country.He will be deeply missed by his friends & colleagues by his passing.My condolences to his partner & family remember the fun times you had with your Dad.

Godfrey King

January 12, 2026

My sincerest condolences to Tim's family. Tim and I met when we were both members of the Progressive Youth Movement protesting against the war in Vietnam. Our Auckland to Wellington protest march. Enjoying a few beers together.
May your journey be on calm seas and a following breeze. Rest in peace Tim.

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Keith McKenzie

January 10, 2026

Please accept my condolences on the death of Sir Tim.
A genuinely supportive and actively involved leader in the city community. He always had time to listen and offer sage advice. Education was an important dimension of his leadership and I am indebted to his dedication of this aspect in his community.

Louisa Vevers

January 10, 2026

Thinking of you Rodney and Sue. My condolences From louisa in the post shop .

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