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Robert Denzil "Bob" PRESTON

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A Simple Cremation & Burials

233 Carrington Street

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Robert PRESTON Obituary

PRESTON, Robert Denzil "Bob". Peacefully at home, in New Plymouth on 20th June 2025, aged 94. Dearly beloved husband of Beryll, father and father-in- law of Julie and Guy, Sandra and Rob, Mark and Fiona and Kerry and Rob. Loved Pop of his nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Brother of the late Ken, Barney, Husky and Barry Preston and his surviving sister June McArthur. Former Deputy Principal of Kaiti and Principal of Awapuni schools. An avid supporter of HSOB and Poverty Bay rugby. In accordance with Bob's wishes, a private family cremation has been held and he would like you to raise a glass of cheer, wherever you may be at 5pm - "to good friends and family". Messages to the Preston family, 34 Richmond St, New Plymouth 4312 or email beryll. [email protected] a simple cremation & burials Ph 0800 236 236

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Published by Gisborne Herald on Jun. 24, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Noeline

June 26, 2025

I drove down your street often with its Pohutukawa trees and visited often.
I was always welcomed with a warm caring smile.
Bob enjoyed his morning tea ,he would eye up the cakes and biscuits with a twinkle in his eye before grabbing one or even two.
Bob enjoyed the craft,cards and puzzles I provided and we made lots of interesting things.
Sadly missed
Noeline

Warwick Preston

June 25, 2025

Farewell to our beloved uncle who gave so much. A teacher, coach, neighbour, mentor and friend. Will miss the laughs and stories with the homebrew at Tukura Tavern. Great times at Whangara. With much love from the BJs.

Jamie Allan

June 24, 2025

Haere he Rangatira. Moe mai ra he Rangatira. He tangata mana, he tangata marie, he tangata pono, he tangat aroha, he tangata tika a Mr Preston.
Thank you for being a great part of a lot of my generation lives through Kaiti Primary School with your integrity, respect, humility, love for us and manner to keep us on the straight.
I got sent a great photo of you and Mr Simpson from Penny from all those years ago.
You are a great man Mr Preston.
Love to your whanau.
Rest peacefully

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