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Robert CALLAGHAN Obituary

CALLAGHAN, Robert John (Bob). Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2025. Dearly beloved and cherished husband of Joyce for 68 years. Treasured and much loved Dad to Paul, Myree, (deceased) Teena, Francis and Naomi. Father-in-law to Pam, Larry, Alan, Natcha and Trevor. Grandad and Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A quiet and brave battler. Beautifully cared for by the hospital and hospice professionals. The service will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Lawry Street, New Plymouth at 10.30am Saturday 3rd January 2026.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Kevin Davidson

January 25, 2026

Dear Joyce, I have fond memories of our time growing up at Huinga with Bob and your family staying with Paul and exploring the rivers and hills around the area. Deepest sympathies Kevin and Linette Davidson

Donna Callaghan

January 5, 2026

Beloved and respected Uncle of Donna Dean Shaun an Families
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Treasured Memories will live on forever
Sending Love

John Soothill

January 5, 2026

Dear Cousin Joyce and families,
Loving memories of Bob as a gentle, thoughtful and kind heart.
You will have many happy memories to cherish after being together for such a long time. May this help you as you grieve in this loss. What a role model as a family you all are. Sending our loving thoughts and prayers to support you through this sad time.
Cousin John and Enfys Soothill

Paul Shaw

January 4, 2026

Deepest sympathy to the entire Callaghan family for your loss. Always a genuinely good man.

David Woollaston

January 3, 2026

Sorry to hear of Bobs passing.
Have a lot of fond memories when he lived in huinga.

Donn Buchanan

January 3, 2026

sad to hear of Bobs passing he was a great man a good operator and a fun work mate

Terry Barton

January 3, 2026

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda Cavey

January 2, 2026

My deepest condolences to you, Tricky and Pam and family, on the passing of your dad. Thinking of you all xx

Laurie and Corinne Rayner

January 2, 2026

Dear Joyce and family Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bob Laurie and I enjoyed our chats with him whenever we passed you gate R I P Bob

Graham Hendry

January 1, 2026

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing was a great hunting mate of Ron.

Carol Wainhouse

January 1, 2026

Dearest Joyce and family
I have fondest memories of meeting you and the family in Taranaki when I was young with Nana Bolton. You were all so kind to me and although we lost touch over the years you were often mentioned fondly by my mother Maureen. Condolences to you all at this sad time. Love Carol Wainhouse

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