Robert CHAN Obituary

Rita and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You were both such lovely neighbours for many years and Robert was always very kind, he was always smiling. All our love, Rachel, Josh, Sarah and Jordan Nation

Dear Rita and family,

it is with great sadness that I learned the news about Robert yesterday.
I still have fond memories of my first research conference which happened
to be in Auckland in 94 and the visit to your home. Robert was the kindest
in our research community and such a gentleman. He did great work in my
field that will remain alive. Robert was an inspiration for me and he will
be greatly missed by all. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

-- Laurent Jay

Robert made a difference in my life at a difficult time. Gentle and funny, he was a nice guy. God bless. In our memory always. With heartfelt thanks to Robert, and deepest condolences to his whanau, Janet and Roy, colleagues at Tamaki, UOA.

Robert Chan was our Maths teacher in the 7th Form at Papakura High School in 1971.
He was a young man then only 10 years older than his students and in the second year of his career.
He treated us with respect and kindness and he challenged us to be the best we could.
Some people are lucky and have an inspirational teacher in their lives and Mr Chan was one of those.
My condolences to your family.

Such a gentle soul. A great teacher. Loved talking on email over the last few months. Reminiscing along with others from our class. Papakura High School 1971. My sympathies to his family from Judy Cull nee Appleby

I will always remember you Mr Chan (Robert) as an insightful and compassionate man; my kind and patient 6th Form Math teacher. You were more than a teacher to all of us at Papakura High back then. You were also a respected role model and mentor and later as adults,our friend. My deepest condolences to your family. Sincerely, Judy Finlay

Good Bye Mr Chan. I will never forget your smiles and lovely manner. You will always be remembered.

Robert Chan was our teacher and form master at Papakura High School in 1971. He was well liked and respected by all of us in his 7th Form class. He was still joining with us in email conversations 49 years later! How many teachers keep in contact for that long? We will miss you and will be forever grateful to have known you. RIP Bob.

Dear Bob, what a pleasure it was to have had you as a brother-in-law and uncle. Thank you for your humour, for the maths lessons, your hospitality, your sports commentaries and observations, your interest in all your nieces and nephews, your love and respect of our mum/nana and so much more over the years.
Rita please accept our deepest sympathy and know we too will miss him very much xx
With much love, Val, Katie and Hannah Ralph-Smith

CHAN, Robert Peng Kong. You were a wonderful brother-in-law and uncle. The great feeder of chippies to Rebecca. We were lucky to have you in our family. Carolyn, Rebecca, Christopher and Sabrina.

CHAN, Robert Peng Kong. Born October 21, 1943. Passed away on May 19, 2020. Our esteemed brother-in-law Dr Robert Chan passed away on May 19. He will always be missed as a great friend, teacher, and mathematician. Our condolences to his wife Rita, and his family. From Doreen, Bruce, and Robert's nephews Peter, Phillip and Callum. We will all miss Robert dearly!