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Ralph ROBERTS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2023.

ROBERTS, Ralph Hamilton MBE, JP. Olympian 148 Passed away on Sunday 19 March 2023, aged 87 years. Very much loved husband of Penny. Loved father and father in law of Craig and Jane, Tracey and Doug, Andrew, James and Jodi, David and Clare, and Anna. Inspirational grandfather and mentor of Layne and Finn, Sophie and Rhiannon, Ben and Sam, Cora and Arthur. A service to celebrate Ralph's life will be held at St Mary's-in-Holy-Trinity, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell, on Friday 24 March at 11.00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully received for Harbour Hospice North Shore. "Once an Olympian, always an Olympian".

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March 24, 2023

Fiji Yachting posted to the memorial.

March 24, 2023

Jonty Farmer posted to the memorial.

March 24, 2023

Bill Smale posted to the memorial.

14 Entries

Fiji Yachting

March 24, 2023

To Ralph´s dear family and close friends. We send our heartfelt love and support. We share your sorrow at this sad time. He was a good friend to Fiji Yachting and supporter of sailing across Oceania. We will miss him dearly and share your feelings of great loss. Lolomas

Jonty Farmer

March 24, 2023

Dear Penny and family, I offer these condolences with a heavy heart, and am sorry that ill health prevents me from being at the funeral today. Ralph was a respected friend, and we shared many sailing memories together. My deepest condolences to you all.
Jonty Farmer
Olympian 226

Bill Smale

March 24, 2023

Condolences to Penny and family, Ralph was a great man that has achieved great things in his life time that should be celebrated
Sorry I am unable to attend his funeral today.
Kind Regards
Bill Smale

NOEL HEEREDEGEN

March 23, 2023

I FIRST MET RALPH AND CLIVE IN THE AUCK REP TRIALS FR ZEDDIES IN 1956 THE FRENDSHIP BEGAN. ALWAYS ADMIRED RALPH A GREAT SPORTSMAN ALWAYS WON FAIR AND SQUARE. RIP MATE.

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ron sands

March 23, 2023

A real gentleman & will be badly missed by all

Lorne DePape

March 22, 2023

I was sad to learn of Ralph's passing this week. Our connection is through the Olympians Club committee that we were involved with together for a number of years. Ralph was proud Olympian 148, a real inspiration to many NZ Olympians to follow. He truly lived by the motto 'Once an Olympian, always an Olympian', giving back to his sport of yachting in particular, for decades after he competed in the Olympics in the 60's.
The NZ sports community will miss a real gentleman.
Condolences to Penny and the family.

Lorne DePape
Olympian 984

Ron Wareham

March 22, 2023

It was with deep sadness that I read of Ralph's passing. Although, since moving to Napier 20 years ago. we have not been in touch, Ralph and I knew each other well and my memories go back to school days. He was an inspiration to many with his achievements. My sincere condolences to all the family at this sad time.

Jennifer Wolff West

March 22, 2023

Ralph I will remember you with the utmost affection as my neighbour for 20 years and because of the memories you invoke. You always reminded me so much of my Dad with your kindness, quick wit and your smile.
Thankyou for being a great mentor to our daughter Becky, who also treasured your kindness and advice in life.
I know so many people will miss you and you will remain in my thoughts though every time I see a photo of my Dad.
All our love, wherever you are.
The West Family, Manurere Ave.

Barry Maister

March 22, 2023

Dear Penny and family
It was with much sadness I learned of Ralph's passing. I would describe Ralph as a friend, an encourager, a wise man, an enthusiast, a motivator . As a fellow Olympian we shared many great memories, and Ralph was a huge and positive contributor to the NZ Olympians committee on which we both served
His ready smile, and willingness to contribute and share his extensive sporting knowledge made him an outstanding Olympian and dear friend
My condolences to Penny and the family at the passing of a great man

Barry Maister
Olympian 235

Ann Williams

March 22, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to the family.

Robyn Stables

March 21, 2023

Robyn Stables

March 21, 2023

Robyn Stables

March 21, 2023

Our heart goes out to the family. Ralph was the officiant at our wedding and such a lovely man. Love Robyn and Paul Stables

March 21, 2023

ROBERTS, Ralph Hamilton MBE, JP. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 19 March, 2023. Much loved son of Zella and Trevor Roberts, (both deceased). Takapuna. We will miss you Ralph, for your care and interest in all that we have done. We wish you smooth sailing in a keen breeze for your last race. Our love always from us and our families: Evelyn Johnson (Devonport), Daphne and Mike Bell (Hamilton), Beverley Roberts (Campbells Bay), Vincent and Mary Roberts (Stillwater) and the deceased family members: Sylvia and Bruce Arcus (Takapuna); Bernice and Bill Hargreaves (Masterton); Clive Roberts (Campbell's Bay); Tyler Johnson (Napier) A full and vibrant life well lived.

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