Shaw
Russell Alan
Monday, 30 April 1951
Born:
Passed:
Saturday, 17 October 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful, unexpected passing of Russell, surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lynley. Cherished and loved father and father-in-law of Melanie and Joe, Carla and Sean.
Loved Pop of Caleb and Sian, Jordan and Haylee, Cait and Luca, Emma and Ollie.
Dearly loved son and son-in-law of *Peter and *Reta, and *George and *Olive.
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Karen, William and Jennifer, *Reta and *Kevin, Wayne and Paula, *Maurice, Annette and Graham, Stephen and Robyn, and Raelyn.
The family would like to say a huge thank you to the staff of the Critical Care Units at Southland and Dunedin Hospitals for the support and amazing care provided to Russell.
A service to celebrate Russell's life will be held at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, on Friday the 23rd of October at 1 pm, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery.
Messages may be sent to 113B Lorn Street, Invercargill, or may be left on Russell's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)
Please find a link to the livestream below
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. It’s the loving memories that you all share together that will hopefully give you some joy remembering Russell at this sad time. We are all sending our love and prayers to you all from overseas. Xx
Jane
Thinking of you, Lynley, Mel and Carla, and fondly remembering growing up across the road from you on Lothian Crescent. From joining you on family holidays in Arrowtown and Clyde to whitebaiting at Fortrose, there were so many special memories. Sending you all love and strength during this sad time. Rest peacefully, Russell. ❤️
Angela Blair
So sorry for your loss, sending love and condolences to you all, with love,
Chris and Zoey xxx
Lynley and all your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss of Russell. Far too soon. You have all your beautiful memories to comfort you and these can never be taken, they are yours for you to cherish forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and lonely time.
Ngaire XXXXXXXXXXX
Lynley and family, Sorry to read of Russell's passing.
My condolences to you all.
Christine Egerton (nee Harvey) - Tuatapere
Lynley, Melanie, Carla and families, for us, some of our fondest memories are of the holidays we spent with you in Russell's boss's holiday home in Arrowtown. On one of those occasions, we went to Macetown, a unique and exciting experience. Russell borrowed a 4-wheel drive, and we drove up the Arrow River, actually driving on the riverbed in places, a real feat of driving. At times like these, our good memories carry us through.
Love from Peter and Karen, Evan and Nerissa and their families. ❤️
Peter and Karen
Sending love to Lynley, Carla, Mel, and all the family at this super sad time xxxx
Shelly Miller
Our condolences to the Shaw family, especially Annette and Graeme. Always a good catch up with the Shaws at BBQs in Woodlands. Our love and sympathy to you all, Lynley and family. Treasure the memories with love.
Steve and Beth Chisholm
Very sorry to hear this he was always great to have a talk over a couple of beers at Family get togethers RIP Russell
Ken Golden
So sorry for your loss Siss, Melanie, Carla, all the grandchildren and extended families. A friend, a brother-in-law, a man with a heart of gold, a fellow duck shooter, a fellow teammate on the rugby field and a competitive opponent on the tennis court, making that ball spin backwards, giving us both loads of very fond memories and good fun floundering at Fortrose, catching crawlies and pauas when living at Niagara. I appreciate and loved Russell for who he was as a Man who cared for and loved my big Siss. Russell-Fred, the good news is that you can now sing alongside Elvis, and who knows, you might even start sounding like him. Too soon, too young and rest in peace, mate ❤️
Stephen
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