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Robert LONG

Bay of Plenty

Posted 6 August 2026

LONG, Robert (Murray). Passed away on Monday 3 August at home looking towards the sea he loved. He is survived by his sister Sandy Long, partner Elly-Ann Pritchard, and the rest of his family: Jasin Long and Elle Woods and their children Jacob and Clara; Marie and Dean Curtis and Martin Basher and Ruby Getson.

A service for Murray will be held at Legacy Papamoa, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa, at 1.30 pm on Saturday 8th August.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Waipuna Hospice http://www. waipunahospice.org. nz/donate. Messages and tributes for Murray's family can be left at www. legacyfunerals.co.nz/ s/long

Arranged by Legacy Funerals (Papamoa)

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