Robert McMEEKING Obituary

A man of integrity and courage. Bob's dry humour lightened many a pressing day. In the mid 80s, George Twentyman gave Bob the task of implementing the requirements of Smoke Free legislation into the police in Christchurch. Bob, pretty much a chain-smoker at the time, stopped smoking overnight. Bob told me he had to be seen practising what he was implementing. Leadership - the most admirable quality among people in his position. The Retired Police Club will miss Bob. My thoughts and condolences are with you, Norma.

My sincere condolences to Norma and family at the passing of Bob, who I was privileged to have work for and with for many years. I'm sorry that I was not able to physically attend Bob's funeral on the day to pass on my condolences in person. Bob was a great role model, a very conscientious supervisor, and a very caring workmate, whose honesty and integrity was legendary. I will always remember Bob as a very intelligent, professional, well-read, very caring colleague with a dry, wry, infectious sense of fun, and an admirable instinct to engage directly with his workmates to provide a safe, comfortable, consistent work environment in a testing career that wasn't for the faint hearted. Bob will be remembered by all who knew him with great respect. Its never about whether you win or lose, its how you play the game. Rest in peace Bob. Kind regards, Dave Haslett

A true gentleman, honest to the core.
Such a great example of how one should live a life.
Michael Lavender. Greenpark

Dear Norma and family,
Sending our love and deepest sympathy on Bob's passing. Many special memories had at 1 Dyers Pass.
With Love, Cherrie & the Late Brian James and Family

Treasured Friend of Lesley and the late Ross Spence Loving sympathy to Norma and Bobs family Bob will be greatly missed

Sad to read of Bob´s sudden death. Lots of memories of trips with Bob & Norma with the Retired Police Club, Canterbury in earlier years & with working with him in Christchurch.

Norma & family,
So sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

A sound and thoughtful commander, much liked and respected by his men on the ChCh section of the NZ Police Anti Terrorist squad.

My condolences to Bob's family. It was my pleasure to have know, and worked with him. Ever a Gentleman.

Very sorry to read of your dear Bobs passing have nice memories of meeting you both and having happy times with dear Nola Aspinal regards to you and family from Val Skinner

A strong and valued brother of Malvern Lodge No 230. Rest well our brother your good work is recognised. Fraternaly

To. Norma and family, please except my sincere condolences, Bob was a very exceptional boss and was respected by many in the NZP. Lots of messages on FB on the police pages. The police family have acknowledged his service.

Norma and family. So sorry to read of Bob's passing. Wonderful memories of time with Bob and you Norma while working at Rural Headquarters in Belfast. We had so much fun at work and out of work at our social gatherings. We all worked so well together. Bob was one of the best - a true gentleman. RIP Bob.

Sorry to read of your sad loss.
Please accept my sympathy.