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Robin FRASER Obituary
On March 11, 2024 Robin, in his 91st year, passed away peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim. He is survived by the children from his first marriage to Isabel: Elizabeth, Jane, Simon, Sarah, and grandchildren Natalie, Emily, Mackenzie, Olivia, Tom, Piper, and Gemma. He was the dearly loved husband of Linda and father of Kate and Rachel, father-in-law of Gareth and Rupert, grandfather of Fraser, Bertram, Edwyn, Cressy, and Leland. A beloved son of Malcolm and Kathleen, brother to Don and Mary (Dort), brother-in-law, uncle, friend, colleague, and teacher. Born in Melbourne, Robin graduated in medicine and science, gained his PhD, and spent time at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney and as a country doctor in Coonabarabran. He migrated to New Zealand and became a foundation staff member of the Christchurch School of Medicine in 1974. He became the head of the Pathology Department and medical director of the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF). He was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2006 for services to medical research. His passion and love were for family, research, the liver sieve, and teaching. Robin will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the CMRF would be appreciated: CMRF
https://cmrf.org.nz/take-action/make-a-donation/ Messages can be sent to 48 Magnolia Drive, Springlands, Blenheim, 7201 and
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In accordance with the family's wishes, a private family service will be held in Blenheim, with a memorial service in Christchurch at a later date, to be advised.
Memories and Condolences
for Robin FRASER
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Ralph Bowler
March 17, 2024
I remember one of the family get together in Sydney. I loved his jovial disposition and friendly banter with Alex and other family members. I always had great respect for a lovely man with an incredible intellect. RIP cuz in law.
Andrew Gin
March 15, 2024
To the family my deep condolences.
We remember those teachers and mentors who have impacted us and made us better in some way, no matter how long ago that might have been.
I remember him for his knowledge, sense of humour, and love for teaching.
A true doctor.
RIP
Jane Kennedy
March 15, 2024
My condolences to Robin´s family - I have very fond memories of Robin looking out for and mentoring us as 4th year students embarking on our clinical years arriving in to Christchurch School of Medicine in the 90´s. He will be missed. Much love Jane Kennedy
Sylvester Williams
March 15, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Barbara Carpenter
March 15, 2024
Sending deepest sympathies to Kate, Gareth, Fraser, Edwyn and Cressy in the loss of your much loved father, father in law and grandfather. Treasure your special memories
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Peter and Shirley Ellingsen
March 15, 2024
Great memories of working together in the Christchurch Hospital and the School of Medicine in the 80´s. Your contribution to the workplace was amazing. Condolences to Linda and family. Peter and Shirley Ellingsen
Geoffrey Pearce
March 15, 2024
When I worked in Anatompical Pathology at Christchurch Hospital in the 90s, Robin was a true friend. He was a gentle man and had an infectious sense of humour. I also had lunch at his place a few times, and looked nafter his lorikeets a couple of thimes when the family went away. Since moving back to Australia, he was often in my thoughts. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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