Winwood
Wesley Fothergill (Wes)
Wednesday, 7 July 1937
Born:
Passed:
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Wes passed away peacefully on 8 April 2026, aged 88 years, at Rowena Jackson, Invercargill.
Dearly loved husband of Ededrie. Loved father of Derek and Grant, and father-in-law of Debz and Robyn. Poppa to Quinn, Hazel and Cory, Grandad Wes to Jordy and Nicole, and Great-Grandad to Ivey, Alia and Jack.
A service to celebrate Wes’s life will be held at Lindisfarne Community Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill, at 11.00 am on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Our grateful thanks to all the wonderful carers at Rowena Jackson, Donovan and Salisbury Wings. You made Dad’s and our lives much brighter during the last 12 months of his life.
Messages to the Winwood Family C/- Distinct Funerals 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Wes’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
Please find a link to the livestream below
To Ededrie, Derek, Grant and families. We were very saddened to hear of Wes's passing.
I always knew Wes to be a loving, caring gentleman, who adored his family.
My family's association and friendship with the Winwood family began in the 60's at Waimahaka, then later at Wright's Bush.
My parents, with Wes and Ededrie would catch up on election nights and 'right the wrongs' of our country and the world.
As kids, we loved staying at the Winwoods.
On behalf of the Rewi whanau (Invercargill and Auckland)), we are thinking of you at this sad time and send our deepest condolences.
Rest in peace, Wes.
Tania Rewi
Thinking of you all and remembering happier times. You were great friends to Mum and Dad - Bruce and Kathy Guise. There were lots of laughs over the year and great memories made.
Take Care Suzanne
Sue Templer
To the Winwood family.
So sorry to hear the passing of Wes.
Great rugby coach
Albert McDowall
Thinking of at this sad and difficult time 💔
Love the photo that you found…such a lovely photo of him doing what he loved and happy 😊
We miss his wonderful sense of humour 😀
Treasure your memories as you have them always ❤️
Love from Sue and Pete Hamilton Rowena Jackson x💐
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. From the Wilson’s that used to live in Dipton and spoke so highly of you and your hubby when you worked on our Dipton West farm
Regards Helen Wilson now living in Arrowtown Lifestyle Village.
Helen Wilson
Mr trouble was always there to make you laugh he had best sense of humour .Mrs trouble remember to keep playing the glad game hope to see you soon
Leeann Cavanagh (rowena Jackson cafe)
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