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Ian DOBSON Obituary

16th October 1933 – 16th October 2023 Ian quietly slipped away, Monday, October 16, on his 90th birthday, at the Russley Village, surrounded with love, by his family and staff. Husband of the late Doreen, and devoted partner of Janice. Wonderful father of Lynne, Stuart and partner Linda, and adored by Janice's daughters, Michelle, and Dianna. Special Grandad of Damish, and Emmalene, Nadeem and Lisa, Kalim, Areta, Corey, Emma, Nicholas, Atarina, and the late Mereana. Grand Poppa of Khyren, Sameera, Cora, Cruze, and Caizyn. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Dobson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. If Ian touched your life in any way please join us in the Christian Cullen Lounge, Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, on Thursday, October 19, at 10.30am, to celebrate the life of this Legend and his last lap of the track. The family will privately rest Ian at Shands Road Cemetery. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Ian's obituary.


Published by The Press on Oct. 18, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Ian DOBSON

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13 Entries

Laurie Goodson

October 21, 2023

Dobbie you gave so much back,very cleaver man.
Condolences to Janice and family members.
Fly high my friend.
RIP

Janis Hartley

October 20, 2023

Condolences to Janice and Ian's Family A great personality who will always be remembered in racing

Terry Dalton

October 19, 2023

I will miss the banter and friendship which started 27 years ago, always enjoyed your company Ian.

Kim L @ night staff member

October 19, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary Stewart

October 19, 2023

Lynne, Stuart & Family,
Sorry I cant make your service today Dobbie but will be watching it by live stream. I can only say you will be really missed by us all in harness racing.
Rest well my good friend,

Gary Stewart
Ex Airways Motel
Christchurch

Joe and Sue Mullins

October 18, 2023

RIP, Dobbie, fond memories of golf and racing especially our Victoria Cup and Interdominion forays.
Condolences to Janice, Lynne and Stuart and families. He will be missed

Gavin

October 18, 2023

Thanks Ian for the great golf days topped off with the No cup with Mainland banner great memories
Cheers Gavin kinnear

Nicola O'Neill

October 18, 2023

Rest peacefully uncle Dobbie. I hold so many happy childhood memories,of you and family, in my heart.
Nicola O'Neill

Gary Stewart

October 18, 2023

To Lynne, Stuart & Family,
We are very saddened to hear of Ian passing away on his 90th birthday.
We will always remember the fun times we had with our partner Dobbie with Mighty Cullen who gave us so much enjoyment.
RIP mate.
Gary & Bonnie Stewart
39 Andrews Street
Foxton Beach 4815
027 261 6261

Shirley

October 18, 2023

Deepest Sympathy Janice, Lynn, Stuart and partner.
Dobbie was larger than life and will be forever missed. RIP
Shirley O´Leary

Barry JOHNSON

October 18, 2023

Please accept my sympathy and condolences on the passing of 'Dobbie'. I was fortunate enough to have known him for many years- he was certainly an inspirational and clever man.

Barry JOHNSON ( formerly from Addington Raceway)

Gary Stewart

October 18, 2023

To Lynne & Stuart,
It is great sadness we hear of Ian passing on and will always remember our partner Dobbie with the fun trips we had away with Mighty Cullen.
I have many photos of us all going back to 2004 with Doreen at Alexander Park so thank you Dobbie for the wonderful race days we had with you.
RIP mate.
Gary & Bonnie Stewart
Foxton Beach 4815
027 261 6261

Lynne Street

October 18, 2023

Thinking of you all at this sad time
Love John& Lynne & team at Lincoln Farms

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