Robert MCDONALD Obituary
Robert Charles (Rob):
Peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in his 70th year. God's faithful servant. Dear and loved husband of Adrienne. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and Timothy, Stephen and Miriam, Chris and Rebecca. Loved Grandad of Connor, Jack and Noah, Carlin and Aria, and Talitha and Maisie. Loved brother of Allison and Adele (dec), and brother-in-law of Vivienne, Debbie, Esther, Ruth and Michael. Pastor, friend and mentor to many. A service celebrating Rob's life will be held at XO Church, 1 Tay Street, Invercargill, on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 10.30am, with live-stream available (see tribute page). There will be a private interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to McDonald Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Rob's tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/Robert
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Catherine Logan
November 20, 2022
Dear Adrienne and family
Very sorry to hear of Robert's death. We have lots of fond memories of riverside barbecues with the McDonald family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Jean Barbara and Catherine Logan
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Bob and Shirley Cranstoun
November 20, 2022
Sincere condolences on the loss of your precious Rob. His zest for life and kind heart was a true reflection of what a Godly man should be. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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