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Robert DAVIDSON Obituary

DAVIDSON,
Robert John (Rob):
Peacefully, at home with family on Friday, August 7, 2020, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lianne. Much loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Leon, Clare and Franka; Mike, Fiona and Harry; and Roz, Murray and Thayer; and a generous friend and mentor to many. Messages may be addressed to the Davidson family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers donations to ACTIS (Aranui Community Trust Incorporated Society) would be appreciated and can be made online at
bit.ly/rjdavidson0708
Due to COVID-19 requirements, attendance at the service is by invitation only. We are encouraging those who knew Rob to come together in their homes to watch the live stream of Rob's service at https://youtu.be/CIYd2pbpFjM on Saturday, August 15 at 11.00am.

Published by The Press from Aug. 8 to Aug. 15, 2020.

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A passionate community man and leader serving others and enthusing others around him - sympathy to Liane a great partnership Digby Prosser Lions Clubs International

August 28, 2020

August 15, 2020

Spent many years in the cab of a locomotive with Robbie mulling over the meaning of life and these chats help give my live direction, thanks Robbie. He was a colorful charismatic character and larger than life. I remember going to an early morning aerobic season at the old Total Fitness with Rob, the instructor bouncing around yelled my name is Jane and quick as flash Rob yelled out I'm Tarzan. Never a dull moment with Rob about. RIP Rob.
Rennie

Robbie was a chap of good chat and humour. Full of fabulous stories who delighted us with his array of adventures. You will be missed.
Take care Lianne, Michael & Leon.

Rennie & Marie Soffe

August 15, 2020

Robbie you will be missed at Thursday night dinners. I will miss the jokes and conversations.

Darren Graham

August 15, 2020

From Te Runanga o Nga Maata Waka.
You will be dearly missed by all in the Eastside community Robbie.
Sincere Condolences from and on behalf of the Runanga and the Nga Hau e Wha National Marae Trustee.

Norm and Linda

August 15, 2020

Rob, a good kind man who was able to make a difference to so many in all areas of life.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts go out to Lianne and Rob's family.

Addy Soffe

August 15, 2020

Sincere condolences Leanne and Rob's family in losing such a warm, generous and open man. He will be missed by all lucky enough to to know him.

Jonathan Haig

August 14, 2020

Always remembering.... Our discussions, laughs, and moments. Bonds I transend....

Ric Hyden

August 14, 2020

Sad to hear our boisterous mate Robbie has left us. His is a great legacy of warmth and support to a wide range of us. Condolences to the Davidson/Dalziel Whanau, we are all the poorer for his passing.

Ged O'Connell

August 12, 2020

Farewell

Brian & Cheryl Palliser

August 12, 2020

Sincere condolences Liane and Rob's extended family. I hope you find strength and peace in the knowledge that Rob lived a full and meaningful life.
Arohanui.

Kura Geere-Watson

August 11, 2020

Thoughts are with you all. Had many great talks with Rob as part of my work. Always ended with a laugh and some political comment Rob.

Gail Russell

August 10, 2020

Fly high Rob, you did an awful lot for an awful lot of people. I was lucky enough to be at the Aranui trust a few Fridays ago and you told us a lot of stories. Much aroha to Lianne and family.

Janene Gould

August 10, 2020

Holding you in my thoughts Leon, Clare and Franka, and sending love across the sea.

Haydie Gooder

August 10, 2020

sorry, forgot to mention my name for the photo I took of Bob driving a Dj loco.
John Gaul from Geraldine.

August 9, 2020

Rob, many thanks for the great advice, and the lively conversations. My deepest sympathy to Lianne and family.

Joe Green

August 9, 2020

Lianne and family.
Sincere condolences on the demise of a wonderful person. I am blessed to have been introduced to him. He was so helpful in advising me on legal matters.
May you stay strong. He will always be with you.
Arohanui
Margaret

Margaret Stacey

August 9, 2020

Will never forget the hours , with Rob , i spent in locomotive cabs over the years when with the New Zealand Gvt Railways . Rob was a bloody good mate and there was never a dull moment i can tell you , he was also a good trade union man and was always ready to help any person who needed any assistance . R I P Me old mate .

Jim Kilsby

August 9, 2020

Rob or what I called him Bob in my railways day had a lot of fun together. He was my mate for 2 years. good union man and dedicated to the Labour party.

August 8, 2020

Thank you for your lovely calls sharing the Nicolsen family history with me and your love for Dundee'
and Gaelic music. Deepest sympathy to your family
Rest peacefully dear cousin
Kathy Sampson

Kathy Sampson

August 8, 2020

(Ashleigh) Sandy Ghozali

August 8, 2020

Rob, I shall always cherish the occasions when you and Lianne hosted us for your annual Xmas bbq in your home in Otautahi ( Christchurch ).
Such a wonderful and hospitable host you have been. And a superb bloke to say the least !
Goodbye for now and journey well to the world beyond.
And to Lianne, Arohanui from all of us Kiwis in Los Angeles and SoCal.

(Ashleigh) Sandy Ghozali

August 8, 2020

Thank you so much for working for Aranui and condolences to Lianne and family.

Pam Graham (former staffer of Lianne's from Aranui)

August 8, 2020

A wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Special thoughts and best wishes to Lianne and family from Evan and Diane (yeah yeah yeah!)

Diane and Evan Davidson and Faulkner

August 8, 2020

So sad to see a great totara tree has fallen I knew Robbie a long time from the marine tavern he was always kind and respectful with a keen sense of humour.Lianne kind wishes to you with deepest sympathy you made such a beautiful couple.kia kaha
Brenda and Sala

Brenda and Sala Johnson

August 8, 2020

I will remember Rob as a man with a huge talent to bring joy to those around him. Your day could never be a sad one if it involved Rob. His stories would make you laugh but, like great art, make you think, too. We will all miss him and my thoughts are with Lianne and all of Rob's large, loving family.

Alistair Humphrey

August 8, 2020

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Memorial Events
for Robert DAVIDSON

Aug

15

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St Michael and all Angels Anglican Church

86-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central,, Canterbury

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