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Robert BLADE

1932 – 2026 · Wairarapa

Died 29 August 2026Posted 1 September 2026

11.4.1932 - 29.8.2026

Formerly of Masterton. Died peacefully at Hastings Hospital, aged 94. Loved father and father-in-law of Donna & Mike Burkhart, Darryl & Karen, Leigh & Liz and Ricky & Karen. A private cremation has already been held.

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