Robert WHITMORE Obituary

You were always a wonderful dad and I'm missing you terribly. You've left me but you are at peace with mum and all your loved ones. Your presence was so overwhelming and wonderful I loved your company; so interesting listening to your stories. I miss talking to you each day. You were just part of my day. I treasure our days of getting your life story together. You did so much work over the years with your writing. You amazed me with your sharp memory. I do feel privileged that you asked me to help you with your 'book'. It took us years and I don't know how you managed on your own writing all that time.
One thing is for sure you had the most interesting and colorful life I have ever known. I'm sorry I can't finish it as was promised. You will know why. At least the first part was done. I still have notes that we worked on together and I will do what I can. Reading and working on your life stories took me to another level of admiration for you. Everything was so raw and honest.
There are so many families at the Barrier that have you to thank for introducing them to the Island life. Bringing up their families there.
I, for one feel so content and happy that you and mum got us as kids to appreciate your life. I'm so happy we had time together to reminese on all those wonderful memories. They will stay in my heart forever. You were a great dad and so much I could say about you. I love you and feel broken without you.

You were a wonderfull nephew to our parents and a great cousin to the rest of us, great to share memories with and the laughs, never forgotten you rarking up on the Harley in Kerikeri.Your spirit will be around forever. The Noyer family Warkworth and beyond.

Please accept my condolences for Bob,the kids still talk about coming over and connecting with the family. My Dad(Cyril Noyer) and Bob use to muck around when they were younger,fishing,etc. love to the whanau,Greg

We talked most nights Bobby ,I must have spoken to you just befor left this earth, we had a long friendship from young boys knocking around Otahuhu! One memory I won't forget
Was when you were Working at Jack Harris butchery and myself working at Joe Marshall butchery, what some fun we had!! Always a laugh .
Rest well my friend .Des R

Hi Bob, sorry I couldn't be with you today. You being an old fisherman like myself would understand the weather has beat us again today. Thank you for introducing me to the Barrier, your family and all your good friends. I won't forget all the good times we had Bob.
P>S.
Just had a look at the Radar Map, it showing a big dark cloud over Tryphena @ 1.00 pm 10th March.
Warren & Shirley Taylor
Port Charles.

Very sorry to learn of Bobs death. Knew him from primary school sat with him 3rd and 4th Form commercial at Otahuhu College. Nothing but laughs that usually ended in trouble. Sorry we hadn´t caught up for some time. Rest In Peace Bob.

Just remembering those long ago days, You Bob working at Jack Harris butcher, me Des working at Joe Marshall butcher! They were certainly fun days! We have been friends over 70 years and I was lucky to talk to you most nights over the years including the night befor you passed on
Always remembered Rest In Peace.
Des

WHITMORE, Bob. With his passing it brought back great memories. He and his mates John Nicholson growing up in Otahuhu. John's father had the Star hotel. What I have learnt from this is- if you have an old mate, pick up the phone to just say 'Hi', sometimes its too late. Richard Scelly Whangamata.