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Robert DOUGLAS-SIMPSON

1931 – 2026

Died 11 August 2026Posted 16 August 2026

12.10.1931 - 11.8.2026

It is with heavy hearts we wish to inform you of our dear dads peaceful passing in his 95th year surrounded by his loving family at Woodlands Rest Home. He was a proud dad of his 4 daughters, Katy, Deb, Wini, and Prue. Doting Gramps to his 8 grandies, Blair, Freya, Finlay, Mallory, Mia, Brodie, Lilith, and Hamish. His one love, Bev, mother of his daughters. A loving big brother to his surviving little sisters Helen, and Phyllis. A memorial to honour dad will be held on October 24, 2026 at the Little Wanganui Hall from 1.30pm, followed by reception at the Little Wanganui Hotel from 3.00pm. Please join us in celebrating his amazing legacy and send him off in style to his next adventure.

Funeral service

Little Wanganui Hall

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