Peacefully on May 21, 2025, at Bellevue Rest Home, aged 96. Dearly loved husband of Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Anthony and Louise, Nigel and Deb, Richard and Julie. Loved Grandfather of Mason, Elliot and Hannah, Kate, Phillipa, Hamish, Sara, Amanda, Laura and Jessica. Great-Grandfather to Arthur, Cooper, Sophia, George, James, Alexander, Elena, Zachery, and Hugo. Messages to the Dowie family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443. Thank you to the staff at Bellevue for their kindness and care. At Fred's request, a private cremation has been held.

Published by The Press on May 31, 2025.