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Robert William "Bob" HESLOP

FUNERAL HOME

Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Robert HESLOP Obituary

Bob died on Tuesday 24th February 2026, aged 77 years after a protracted illness, in New Plymouth. He was much loved by his partner Mary Rutherford, and her son Stu and his family. A dearly loved brother, friend, and uncle of the Somerton and Varey families of Gisborne. Messages may be left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices or posted to 'The Heslop Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340. A private cremation has taken place and a celebration of Bob's life will be held later.

Bob was a friend and a handyman to many. A good man.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Feb. 28, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert HESLOP

5 Entries

Janet Dryden

March 5, 2026

So sorry to see Bob has passed away. No more cups of tea. Love to you Mary.

PETER AND PAULINE VAUSE

March 3, 2026

Dear Mary
Peter and I feel very sad you have lost your best friend and are thinking of 'you.
Love
Pauline and Peter Vause

Bev Magon

March 1, 2026

Dear Mary.
So sad to hear of Bobs passing. Sending our love to you. What a pleasure it was to work with Bob for many wonderful years. A great guy who will be remembered with love.
Bev and Rod Magon

Rusty & Karen Blinkhorne

March 1, 2026

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. What a great guy, CIB and AOS educator. Who now, is going to be able to cite the Registration and or PRN numbers. Fantastic memory in his day. A lot of memories from during and after those Police days. Rest in Peace now Bob. Regards Rusty & Karen.

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Lyn Humphreys

February 28, 2026

Very sad to hear of Bob's passing. Much love to you Mary. You have been a wonderful support to him over very many years.

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