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Robert Arthur "Bob" THOMPSON

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Robert THOMPSON Obituary

Died peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on 7th August 2025. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Barbara. Loved father and father-in-law of Clare & Geoff, Michael & Yukiko. A sad loss to the engineering firms of Taranaki. A private family service has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Darryn Edwards

Yesterday

Such a great guy Bob, early days at Fitzroy Engineering and several other engineering companies
Condolences to Bobs family

Evelyn Kennedy

Yesterday

Oh Barb, May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories. Thinking of you, big hugs.
Evelyn Kennedy

Greg Dollimore

August 9, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
I´ve known Bob since my days at Fitzroy Engineering, and later through his work with us at Methanex over many years. His experience and knowledge were truly invaluable. Bob´s passing is a great loss to the industry, not only for his expertise, but also for the mentoring and support he generously offered to so many tradesmen over the years.

Eleanor Arbuckle

August 8, 2025

Oh Barb, so sorry to read you have lost your soul mate and best friend. Thinking of you at this sad time, hugs and love Eleanor

Greg Yandle

August 8, 2025

Condolences to the family.
Bob made the job smarter not harder with a can do attitude. Gone but not forgotten
Greg Yandle

Neville & Joy Croton

August 8, 2025

Dear Barbara,Sorry to hear your sad news, treasure the memories as we will. Joy +Neville

Mike Rush

August 8, 2025

My sincere condolences to Bob's family.
Having worked at Fitzroy Engineering "for ever" , I have many fond memories of Bob who kept me on track with quality issues , especially when I was trying to cut
corners ! He was a great mentor and had passion for resolving engineering issues.
He will be missed, but definitely not forgotten.
May he rest in peace.

Karl Purdie

August 8, 2025

So sorry to hear this. Bob was so knowledgeable and a constant source of valuable as well as being a mentor and just bloody awesome bloke!

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