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Robert PIERCE Obituary
PIERCE,
Robert William (Bob):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, on 11 May 2020, aged 88. Son of the late Eileen and James with sister Dorothy and stepson of Naomi. Father and father-in-law of Devaney (dec); Grant & Jen; Carl & Gabby (dec); Martyn & Sonja; Anton Gregory (dec); Anton; Lauren (dec); David; and Natalie. Former husband of Valmae Hulbert and, later, Sonja Pierce. Loved uncle, grandad, and great-grandad. Bob was a keen lawn bowler, golfer, and enjoyed a long career as an architect. He will be remembered fondly by his friends who knew him simply as "the Ferrett". The family wish to thank the staff of Te Hopai Home and Hospital for their care and support of Bob. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington City Mission would be appreciated. Messages to the family may be posted to PO Box 9550, Wellington or by email to [email protected] A small family service will be held. Friends wishing to spend time in private with Bob are welcome to do so by appointment at Harbour City Funeral Home, Kilbirnie, until Friday 15 May. A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life with wider family, friends, and colleagues will be held at a later date, with further details to follow.
Robert William (Bob):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, on 11 May 2020, aged 88. Son of the late Eileen and James with sister Dorothy and stepson of Naomi. Father and father-in-law of Devaney (dec); Grant & Jen; Carl & Gabby (dec); Martyn & Sonja; Anton Gregory (dec); Anton; Lauren (dec); David; and Natalie. Former husband of Valmae Hulbert and, later, Sonja Pierce. Loved uncle, grandad, and great-grandad. Bob was a keen lawn bowler, golfer, and enjoyed a long career as an architect. He will be remembered fondly by his friends who knew him simply as "the Ferrett". The family wish to thank the staff of Te Hopai Home and Hospital for their care and support of Bob. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington City Mission would be appreciated. Messages to the family may be posted to PO Box 9550, Wellington or by email to [email protected] A small family service will be held. Friends wishing to spend time in private with Bob are welcome to do so by appointment at Harbour City Funeral Home, Kilbirnie, until Friday 15 May. A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life with wider family, friends, and colleagues will be held at a later date, with further details to follow.
Published by Dominion Post from May 14 to May 16, 2020.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert PIERCE
4 Entries
Steve scales
January 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss,he was my first rugby coach at oriental rongoti,spent many a weekend at his place when I was younger with Martyn.
Patricia Clarke
May 16, 2020
Patricia and the whole Clarke family send their condolences to you David and your family, knowing that the loss of your father will bring much sadness but you will have the comfort of many wonderful memories. May God Bless you at this difficult time.
May 14, 2020
To Grant, Carl and Martin
So sorry to hear about Bob"s passing. He was a great man. Plenty of fun and laughing.Will be sadly missed
Regards
Blair and Mary Bridge
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