James Euart "Hugh" FRASER

FUNERAL HOME

Croft Funeral Home

2 Osborne Place

Lower Hutt , Wellington

James FRASER Obituary

Of Lower Hutt. #688855 New Zealand SAS. Justice of the Peace (retired).

Passed away peacefully on 25 December 2025, aged 92. Devoted husband of his beloved wife Patricia (nee Kereopa) for 64 years. Loving Dad and father-in-law of Peter and Putri (Lower Hutt), Catherine and Anton (UK), and John and Sharon (Australia). Incredibly proud Grandad of James and George; Evie, Eli and Isaac; and Hannah, Georgia, Charlotte and Matthew. An uncle to many, and a good friend to all. All messages to the family maybe left on the Boss's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz. A service celebrating 'The Boss's' life will be held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place, (off Queens Drive,) Lower Hutt, on Monday, 26 January 2026, at 11.00am. Those unable to attend The Boss's Service can view the livestream through the Croft Funeral Home Website.

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Published by The Post on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Grant Gough

January 15, 2026

Totaly guttered to hear of the passing of james.

A true gentleman and friend .

Loved our chats while mowing your lawns and helping in the gardens.

Will always fondly rember our chats.

Regards grant.

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Ron Wainwright

January 3, 2026

Condolences to the Fraser whanau.

I was indebted to Hugh because of his strong passion for implementing an outdoor education programme at Eastern Hutt School in the 1980s. His bushcraft skills were invaluable, and he imparted significant knowledge on to many students. We carry those skills with us for the rest of our lives.

Hugh was also a great tramping companion who accompanied our group on many tramps into the Tararua Ranges. He used to recount many tales at night around the open fires in the huts that we visited and especially stories pertaining to his service with the NZ armed forces (Singapore/Malaya??)

92 years is a significant life well lived. Fond and very vivid memories remain!!

Kia Tau te Rangimarie ki runga i a koutou

Nga mihi nui

Ron Wainwright

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