Robert O'BRIEN Obituary

Regrettably I have only learned of Bob's passing. A great teacher and cricket and football lover. I can recall his trip to Russia in the very early 1960's, something seldom done in those days. Is Rosemary still living ?

Rob Park Melbourne

The ISfTE family would like to express our condolences to your family. Bob was a valued member of ISfTE for many years. His service on the L'Ora Cordis Board of Trustees was invaluable. Bob, you will be missed by many!!!!

Saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Bob introduced me to the true meaning of the word "run". Seatoun Park Tuesday nights training. Off in a wet howling southerly to the airport runway. Stopping for a barrage of pressups and star jumps. Or the Massey Memorial. Never wanted to be a Sherpa but up that bloody hill we'd run. Hardly saw a football until Saturday. Then I'd be too tired to kick it. Thanks for the memories me old mate. Blue and Blue forever.

RIP Robert

Bobby Aitchison
Palmerston North

Saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Bob introduced me to the true meaning of the word "run". Seatoun Park Tuesday night's training. Off in a wet howling southerly to airport runway, stopping for a barrage of pressups and star jumps or the Massey Memorial. Never wanted to be a Sherpa but up that bloody hill we'd run. Hardly saw a football until Saturday. Then I'd be too tired to kick it. Thanks for the memories me old mate. Blue and Blue forever.
RIP Robert
Bobby Aitchison
Palmerston North

Rest in Peace Bob. Yours was a life lived well, and you touched many people in your lifetime. I knew you through your mum, Edna, and I so appreciated you keeping us well informed during her later years. Thanks Kathy and Carole for keeping me informed of Bob's later years, my condolences to you both as his kind and caring sisters and also to all of Bob's loved ones.

Time for a rest my man!!You have fought the good fight and have left a legacy few can match. Your wit and wisdom demonstrated an uncanny ability to balance disarming humor with serious scholarship; compelling all of us to reflect critically on our avocation and serve our learners.Forrest Crawford(Former SG.2008-12)

Bob the historian treasured enduring words so I thank everyone for your kind broadcasts, articles, posts, emails, whatsapps and written messages. To be remembered this way was always Dad's wish, rather than receiving flowers on his passing, so I thank you all.

RIP big brother Carole, Kathy, and Helen

A dear friend moved on but always remembered fondly in so many ways including his not to be matched world record in providing 409 prospective teachers opportunity to explore the world of education through student teaching placements in his home country - New Zealand. A legacy that continues to expand as they teach their students.

Rest in peace Bob - you were one of a kind - a really good bugger !

I will miss your wit and humour and the many discussions we had over the years.

The Yeoman family is saddened to have lost you and all the good you did within the wider family and the kindness you showed to all over many years.

My sincere condolences to all in your family.

Rest well Bob. Fondly remembered by Wainuiomata cricket folk as a player, coach and an expert in bending our ears. Also well remembered by two generations of the Ross family who had the privilege of playing with him.

We will always remember Bob in the wider family as an inspiration in all the fields he excelled in.We greatly appreciate the time and assistance he spent with Dad (Charlie Yeoman) in his last years. So many memories of them going over old residents, members and notable Seatoun people for Bob to create another historical book. RIP Bob, a lot of people owe you a lot.

Rest in Peace Dad.

Yes, Bob wore many hats indeed....he interviewed me for one of his books, we soccered together in the Seatoun 'Oldies, and he entrusted his health with me! Very fond memories indeed. My sincere condolences. Tony Law