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Robert Alexander "Bob" McCABE

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Robert McCABE Obituary

On August 14, 2025, Bob, passed away peacefully at Arvida Ilam, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyane, much loved father and father in-law of Carl and Suzie, Alana and Dave, Kerry and Garry and Scott. Adored & loved Pop of Luke and Laura, Emily, Grace and Kao, Chelsea, Kendall and Fraser and much loved Great Grandpop to Ivy-Grace , Kairangi and Reeva. Special friend to Cheryl and family. Bob will be remembered for his charisma, warmth, humour and love for his family and friends. The service to celebrate Bobs life will be at The Hornby Club, on Thursday, August 21, at 10.00am. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Arvida Ilam.

May he rest in peace


Published by The Press on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Tony Hill

Yesterday

An Uncle that will always remembered for his quick wit and wonderful smiling face whenever he greeted you. We will miss you Bob. Rest in peace. Lots of love from Tony and Sylvia Hill,Bryan,Stephen ,Angela and Michael and families.

Dean McCabe

Yesterday

To Aunty Lyane, Carl, Alana, Kerry, Scott and families, thinking of you all at this time. Uncle Bob was always ready with a smile and a good story. He will be missed.
Dean, Linda and family.

Belinda Grice

August 19, 2025

So sorry to hear about Uncle Bob! Always loved catching up and hearing his wonderful laugh. He will be missed!
Love to Aunty Lyane and all the McCabes
Belinda Grice xx
(Shirley and Kevin´s daughter)

Alison Hatton

August 19, 2025

To Aunty Lyane and family, Our deepest condolences to you all. Uncle Bob will be remembered with always a smile and laughter that was very contagious. Love Alison and Keith Hatton

Kylie McCabe

August 18, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Uncle Bobby was always the `super fun´ uncle with such an engaging smile & laugh.
Our deepest condolences.
Kylie McCabe and family (based in Qatar).

Madeline Howe

August 18, 2025

Condolences to the McCabe family he was a lovely man he will be sorely missed

Josie & Robin Seaton

August 18, 2025

So sorry to hear about Bob's demise. Hope all is well with you and yours Lyane. Thinking of you with fond memories, Love.

Jo Sugrue

August 18, 2025

Sending much love and condolences to you all on the loss of dear Bob. No shortage of fun and fond memories for you to remember him by. The Sugrue and family. xxx

Ann McCabe

August 17, 2025

So many good memories of fun times enjoyed with Bob and Lyane over many years.

Ann McCabe

August 17, 2025

Great memories over many years of good times shared with Bob and Lyane.

Monique Opsomer

August 17, 2025

My deepest condolences to you all. RIP Bob
Fond memories.

Gail Brown

August 16, 2025

Always a happy and caring Uncle may you rest in peace

Dallas Merrin Dallas

August 16, 2025

To Lyane and Family, We were saddened to read of Bobs passing Although we hadn't
seen him for a long time,we will remember him as a fun guy. From Dallas and Ken Merrin

Vicki & Wayne Chippendale

August 16, 2025

Our Deepest Condolences Lyane & Family, we are thinking of you all at this sad time love & hugs from Vicki & Wayne Chippendale

Cathie & Gavin Hill

August 16, 2025

The loveliest Uncle ever will be sorely missed. So glad we saw you recently and were able to enjoy your laughter and love.

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