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Robert GLADING Obituary

GLADING, Robert Henry (Bob). Fleet Air Arm RNZVS Corsair Pilot. Distinguished Service Cross. NZ Order of Merit. On August 19 2014 peacefully at his residence, Mayfair Village Northcross. Aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved dad and father in law of Barry and Rosemary (Florida USA), Robyn and Dick Pardy, Michael and Lynley. Loved Granddad of Amy and Mike, Shane and Elizabeth; Nicole and Zac, Natalie and Tim; Lauren, Michelle and Sarah. Ganga to Lukas and Nate, Callum, Rio and Kyan, Skye and Blake. Also loved by Anita, Gary, Sarah, Hamish and children. Special thanks to the staff at Mayfair Village. According to Bob's wish, a private cremation will be held. A service to celebrate Bob will tee off at the North Shore Golf Club, 51 Appleby Rd, Albany on Tuesday 26 August at 3pm



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2014.

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Dearest Bob, We were one of the fortunate ones to have known you and we will always treasure our memories of our visit to you in New Zealand and your visit here to Boise Idaho! You were a wonderful man and loved by so many. Our hearts are with your family now. We will miss you.

Love and sympathy to your family, Tena & Todd Hurless

Tena Hurless

August 24, 2014

Thank you BOB , you were always a gentleman and a good supporter, I will miss you.
Allan Mckay
Life Member NZPGA

August 21, 2014

Bob, many thanks for sharing all your wonderful insight and passion for the game of golf with us all at Sports Inc TV. You were an inspiration to us all.

August 21, 2014

Uncle Bob, you where a real gentlemen, loved by everyone that new you, respected by all.

Robert and Cheryl Mellor

August 21, 2014

GLADING, Robert Henry (Bob). Always a joy to play with; we were the 9 holers at North Shore Golf Club; the Club's Patron in 1946 and 1947 he was the New Zealand Open Champion and any advice (on request) he helped us smooth the troubled waters. A delight to play with, never to be forgotten.

August 22, 2014

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