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Robert John BURTON

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Seddon Park Funeral Home

49 Seddon Road

Hamilton, Waikato

Robert BURTON Obituary

BURTON, Robert John (Bob). Passed suddenly at home in Morrinsville with Liz by his side, aged 81. Cherished husband of Elizabeth (Liz) for 57 years. Father to Christine and Craig, father-in-law to Craig and Tasha. Poppa to Elizabeth, Maggie, Hannah, Matt, Tim, and Adam. A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morrinsville, followed by private cremation. To view a livestream, go to www. seddonpark.co.nz/s/robert. All communications to Seddon Park Funeral Home Ltd, P O Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 2, 2026.

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Marie and Allen Brown

Yesterday

Dear Liz and Family....so sad to see that Bobby has passed away. We have some good memories from a few years back when you were in Australia. Kind regards.
Marie and Allen Brown.

Ginnie and Graham Hunn

Yesterday

So sorry for your sad loss
Bob was one of the nicest guys we have met.Fond memories of your bowling days at our Huntly Club.RIP

Beth Herder

Yesterday

Sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Lots of good memories. Sorry away and unable to attend Funeral. Condolences Jack and Beth Herder

Brian

Yesterday

Sorry to hear of Bob passing, will never forget the old days in the old workshop when I was doing my apprenticeship, you certainly made life fun. RIP mate.

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Cheryl Copping

Yesterday

So sorry Liz to heard off Bob passing. was great to catch up with you both couple weeks ago. Love to all Cheryl Copping

Annette Cookson

Yesterday

So dearly loved brother of Annette Brother in law of the late Gary (Cookie) & uncle of Shelley. Will miss our weekly phone calls Bob RIP

Joan poutu

Yesterday

Dear Liz, Christine, Craig and family
So sorry to hear of Bob passing away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan and Jim Poutu
Tongaporutu
(Ex Morrinsville)

Joanne Bedford

Yesterday

Dearly loved brother of Joanne, brother in law of Steve and the late Rocky. Uncle to Robert (Bob), Aimee and Chris. Great uncle to Mitchell and Dash. RIP BobbyB xxx

Janis Vercoe

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Loads of fond memories.
Kevin and Janis and family

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