Robert O'DOWDA Obituary

Love to Jan and whanau.
Bob was a lovely man, great story teller, with a dry sense of humour. I'd call into the shop for a chat, he'd always see me right with shirt and trousers throwing in a few pairs of undies. I remember Bob was always kind with the best smile. Miss you Bob.

Jan I'm saddened to here about the passing of Bob and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Sincere kind thoughts to all the family. Darcy & Kath Julian. Okato.

Condolences to Jan & family .
Great memories.
R.I.P. Bob

So sad to hear of Bob's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with Jan and family at this time.
Great memories of Bob over the years..from his menswear shop to socializing at TSB Realty functions.
Always a true gentleman..R.I.P Bob

Farewell Bob and sympathies to the family. Fondly remember entering Kingsway shop where you'd always get a Tigertown growl, nudge, hug and a smile. Great rugby players Bob and Barry from Ngamotu Road. Cherished memories. Haere...

Jan, Karl, Matt, Sarah - sorry i could not make the funeral. Many memories of Bob with the boys at school, and at the shop. My thoughts are with you all.
Gordon Giddy

Dear Jan, Karl, Matt and Sarah.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Bob passing. A wonderful person and great family friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time..

So sorry to hear of your loss. We were at school together. Mira Stott (Mills)

So very sorry to hear this news. Wayne has many happy memories of his childhood on the hilltop and the O'Dowda family. Among the Carr family photos is this one from long ago of Wayne and Bob which I thought you might like to see.

Jan and Family.
So sorry to read of Bobs Passing our thoughts are with you all.
Janet and Lloyd Wheeler

Such a gifted sportsman and a fine rugby player in his day . A real gentleman who will be remembered for his personality ,his dedication to the community and the many years he served in the menswear trade in New Plymouth .On behalf of the Taranaki Rugby Referees I pass on to Bob's immediate family our sincere condolences.
Ray Hopkinson . Chairman TRRA

Goodbye beautiful Bob you really were.a legend and we'll cherish all the wonderful and funny memories for ever.
Much love to Jan, Karl, Matt, Sarah, partners and all his lovely grandchildren.
Lots of love and hugs from Emma, Hannah, Louie, Mary and Tom xxx

Our deepest sympathy to Jan and all the family. Bob was such a character and a lovely person. It was a very memorable funeral.from Raewyn and Pat Bishop

To Jan and family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Always a pleasure to pop into the shop and spend a considerable amount of time putting the world to rights. Always in awe of Bob's commitment to run around the mountain raising funds for the lights at Yarrows Stadium. Remember some Hurricanes players joining in and struggled to stick with Bob. Rest In Peace.

Rip cuz, a fine man but no longer in the grip of Alzheimer’s. Sorry we could not be there to say fair well.

Jan and families,

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Bob was a kind,friendly man who will be missed by all those that knew him.

Bob and Dad will now be playing tennis together.

Love from Karl,Alicia and Anna Raeder (nee Lobb).

Jan, my thoughts are with you. Bob was a wonderful gentlemen and he and Lindsay shared many sports discussions on our many visits to the shop. Arohanui to you and your family. Marion MacLeod

Jan, Bob was a real gentleman and our visits to the shop were always centred around Bob and Lindsay talking sport. My aroha to you in your sad loss. Marion MacLeod.

Jan,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was the most smiliest man on Devon street and always up for a chat with us when dad used to send us up there. We all have such fond memories of him. Our thoughts are with you and your family today. Lucy, Clare, Sarah and Meghan Fairey

I am very sad to hear about Bob's passing. He was a legend on Devon Street - a lovely, personable, funny and professional man. Sincere sympathy to Jan and family xx Hilary Bennett.

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Fond memories.

Deepest sympathy to Jan & the family Bobby is at peace & leaves behind great memories & times in the Tukapa days of the 60's & 70's & Bob continued the legendary O'Dowda name at the club during a great era great player, great guy with that impish smile --the menswear man to so many---RIP to a good bugger & a Tukapa legend

To Jan and family. Sorry we have to say goodbye to a real gentleman. Our thoughts are with you all.
John Hislop and family

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing a super gentleman we new at KP Squash Club. Sending love and support to all his family.

To Jan and family, sorry to hear of Bobs passing. You will all have fabulous memories of him with you all to hold on forever. Big hugs.
Jenny and Russell

Our deepest sympathy Jan and Family. Bob was such a true gentleman. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Vicky and Cameron Ashton

Dear Jan, Sarah and families - so sorry to hear of Bobs passing - sending you all lots of love at this sad time xx
Jane and Mike Van Beers

To Bobs family, Sincere Sympathy at the passing of Bob.
He was a caring and true gentleman and held in high
esteem by fellow retailers and customers.
Sue and Alwyn Blackley

Jan and Family, My deepest sympathy in the passing of Bob (Robert) many memories both in playing rugby and stopping in for a chat on the hill when home.

sorry to hear of Bobs passing,spent many Saturdays atVogeltown cricket club great team mate

Bob was a hero of my 50s/60s youth, for Tukapa and for Taranaki. My (late) father Pat Jones was a player, then coach of Tukapa teams that included Bob in his young days. Pat then became a referee but was forever Tukapa. Tukapa was in our blood, my grandfather having featured in the 1900/10s Carbine Shield photos that I gave to the club. I so remember the days helping Dad in the canteen, dispensing grossly coloured soft drinks. Bob was such a part of that era. A fine rugby player.

Say their names with honour and they will life own forever....I miss his humour at squash. One hell of a sportsman and a nice man in all. Sadly missed

To Jan & family, With sincere sympathy on your sad loss, of a lovely man.
Jim has many great memories from long ago rugby days.
Jim & Anne Irving.

It was a pleasure to know and care for such a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you all. Jan you have been the best loving wife that you could be.

Dear Jan, Karl,Mathew,Sarah &Families. My deepest Sympathy in the loss of Robert,
He was a wonderful neighbour & friend for over 40 yrs as you all were. I will never forget his kindness and help in times of need. With All my Love to you All Heather (next Door) Sorry I can't be with You at this time

Thinking of you with deep sympathy,have fond memories of the bright hello's I could always expect when meeting Bob during the course of a working day. in the CBD.
Fay Looney

we once lost this great man when he left the menswear ,the fun the humour bestowed .Now we farewell him a second time .RIP