Hon. Robert Leslie TALBOT

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Lychgate Funeral Home

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Wellington, Wellington

Hon. TALBOT Obituary

TALBOT, Hon. Robert Leslie Gapper QSO. Rob passed away peacefully in Wellington on 13 December 2012, aged 89 years. Devoted husband of the late Anne, and much loved partner of Wilhelmina (Win). Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Robyn Talbot, Cathy and Chris Blake, Margot and Hamish Ott. Loved grandfather of his grandchildren Georgie, Mark and Josie; Charlotte, Tim and Rose; Polly and Zoe, and their partners. Loved great grandfather of Harvey and Freddie; Elsie, Oscar and Wilbur; Poppy and Coco. Rob will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington City Mission, PO Box 13-383, Johnsonville, Wellington would be appreciated, or may be left at the service. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 22 028, Khandallah, Wellington. A service celebrating Rob's love of life will be held at Old St Paul's, Mulgrave Street, Wellington at 2.00pm on Wednesday 19 December 2012, followed by a private cremation. Lychgate Funeral Home FDANZ Tel. (04) 385-0745 www.lychgate.co.nz

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2012.

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Allan Thompson

December 17, 2012

Farewell Rob you will be remembered by many of the THC family for your freindship as Minister of Tourism and the affection you showed towards the THC Corporation efforts to set high standards in the New zealand tourism industry.Thank you for your kindness.

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December 16, 2012

Farewell Rob - you will be remembered for your loyalty to those you knew, honest and considered opinions, great company,that special dry sense of humour and the cheeky smile when you got behind the wheel of that late model VW "bug".
Our sincere condolences to all your family.
John & Val Hanning - Upper Hutt

Renny & Fergus Brown

December 16, 2012

We will always remember Rob as a real gentleman. A great friend with a great sense of humour. Our thoughts are with Win and all the family.

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