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Robert FINLAY Obituary
Our beloved Robert died Tuesday, July 11, aged 68. An extraordinary husband to Roma and adored father of Emma and Susanna and their families Gareth and Kathryn and Menno, Amelia and Sander. Eldest son of Jim and Shirley, Robert was the caring and much loved brother of David, Anne and Karen. A wonderful grandad, brother-in-law and uncle with great love for his family and friends. A poet, a teacher, a mediator and a champion of justice. We will miss his sense of humour, his huge heart and his passion. A man who left his mark on the world. To all those who have cared for Robert and supported us on this journey we are so thankful. We will gather to remember Robert at Rossendale, 100 Old Tai Tapu Road, Christchurch, on Monday, July 17, at 11.00am. We welcome you to join us. Until then Robert will be at home.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert FINLAY
12 Entries
murray cree
April 20, 2025
lovely man
Peter Hammond
July 21, 2017
Finlay family we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peter and Janet Hammond.
July 21, 2017
To Roma and family. I was sad to see that Rob had lost the battle the morning after I last saw you. Thinking of you at this time.
Kind regards, Saretta and Kevin Feary
July 19, 2017
Dear Roma, Emma and Susie - thinking of you at this time. I have fond memories of my times with Rob and you as a family. Best wishes from Melbourne, Murray Cree
July 18, 2017
Dear Emma and family... Our deepest sympathy in your sad loss. We are thinking of you all.
Kind regards
Rob and Jane Ruiter
Carolyn Brown
July 17, 2017
Dear Roma and family. The New Internationalist community mourns with you. Rob was a much admired and respected Board member of the NZ office. I have received messages of condolences from our offices in the UK and Australia, all wishing they could be there with you to farewell a wonderful human being. Sending the kindest of regards and sympathies to all who knew him. Carolyn Brown, for New Internationalist magazine.
Jenny Dawson
July 16, 2017
Roma, and all the family, my love and sympathy at this sad time. Rob was an important part of my young life, from Darfield High days, and I am so grateful for having known him. May his passion for justice and delight in life continue on in all who loved him. I am currently in the Uk otherwise would have come down from Wellington for the celebration of his life. Arohanui, Jenny Dawson
Jenna Birchfield
July 15, 2017
Dear Roma, Anne and family... I along with the rest of the HCNZ family ar all thinking of you at this time with the passing of Robert.. our deepest condolences are with you all ❤ Jenna
Richard Smith
July 15, 2017
Dear Roma, My sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time. The last time we met was at the Hillmorton High School 50th celebrations. My enduring memories of Rob are his genuineness with all people and his wonderful sense of humour (he understood the Goon Show silliness which we lapsed into on many occasions). My thoughts are with you.
Kindest regards
Richard
July 14, 2017
Dear Roma, Emma and Susanna and family
We are thinking of you all at this time.
Duncan and Sally Drummond plus Minnie me, Tauranga
Rosemary Beardsley
July 14, 2017
Rob - quite one of the nicest men who ever walked this earth. Who will ever forget his wonderful compassion, intelligence, enquiring mind, passion for justice, energy and wonderfully wicked sense of humour.
1986
Blanche Charles
July 14, 2017
Dear Roma, my heart goes out to you and your wider family. Thinking of Rob, across the 50 or so years since we all first met him, conjures up a gentle, kind, considerate, positive man who genuinely cared for the welfare of others. My thoughts are with you at this time of such great loss. Much love, Blanche xx
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