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1938
2021
BURDON,
Robert Howard (Bob):
18.11.1938 – 19.01.2021
Died suddenly on his boat on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, aged 82. Loved and adored husband of Merin. Loved and respected father of Glen and Belinda, Rory and Natalia, and Ross and Faith. Adored grandfather of Alexis, Corban, Flynn, Ella, Anna and Sasha, and great-grandfather of James and Freya. Loved brother of Barbara and John. Former teacher, antiques dealer, and boat enthusiast in the Nelson region. A private family service has been held at Bob's request. A get-together to celebrate Bob's life will be held at 3.00pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Anchor Bar and Grill, 62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson. a All welcome to join us to toast Bob's life and share tall tales. Messages can be sent to Bob's Family, c/- 1 Airlie St, Glenduan, Nelson 7071.
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8 Entries
Dear Merin and Family,
I was so sad to read of Bob's passing, I know you will all miss him dearly.
I treasure all the stories and bits n bobs that I have fondly gathered over the years. I will be thinking of you all over the next few days as life without the master story teller starts to become reality.
Much love x
Bedelia King-Turner
January 31, 2021
Merin & family. Sending sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Bruce & Carol Hollyman
January 27, 2021
A master teller of tall tales. Always a joy to talk to. Thinking of you Merin and family. RIP Bob.
Ross & Julie Tobin
January 25, 2021
My deepest sympathy to my very dear friend Merin,and her three sons, on the death of a much-loved husband and father. Bob, a born story-teller, achieved so much in his life,and will be remembered by so many.
Amy Brooke
January 24, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing today. Thinking of the family at this time.
Adrienne Richards
January 23, 2021
I'm so sorry to read of Bobs sudden passing, I have only met him a couple of times, when I was doing driving assessments for Merin, and he was so lovely to show me around all his antiques including the Rolls, and all the stories! Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Vicki Charles
January 23, 2021
Great memories of our many catch-ups on our annual visits to the South Island, also at a couple of the Denniston Reunions.
R.I.P Bob
January 23, 2021
Dear Merin - my condolences to you and your family. It was a shock to see the notice of Bob's sudden passing, hit me hard. I have been a neighbour and friend of Bob's from early childhood on the hill, through school at Tasman Street and Nelson Central, then later we were teachers at the same time. In many small ways we relied on Bob, and although we didn't see each other often he was always ready for a chat, lengthy at times!! catching up on family news etc. You were forever the apple of his eye! Never forgotten, such a character, very special. Arohanui, Lesley Kotua
January 23, 2021
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