Also known as "Rob"
13 September 1974 – 19 July 2025
Also known as "Rob"
13 September 1974 – 19 July 2025
TEE, Robert James (Rob): After a courageous battle, passed away peacefully with Julie at his side on Saturday July 19, 2025 aged 50 years.
Dearly loved and treasured husband of Julie, loved and devoted father of Sophie, Ryan, and Cameron.
Dearly loved son of Janice and the late Albert, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Katrina and Anthony Parish, Janette and Stephen Higgs, loved uncle of Ashleigh, Angus, Holly, Caitlyn, and Ellie; Ethan, and the late Connor. Loved son-in-law of Margaret and the late Ross Hunter, loved brother-in-law of David Hunter and Lisa Burton, Phillip and Bronwyn Hunter, and loved uncle of James and Oliver. A special thank you to the staff at Nelson Tasman Hospice and Nelson Hospital for their wonderful care.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rob’s memory can be made to either the Cancer Society or the Nelson Tasman Hospice. This would be appreciated and can be made online or at the service.
A service to celebrate Rob’s full and active life will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson at 1pm on Saturday 26 July followed by a private cremation.
Messages to the Tee family can be sent c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive Nelson 7011 or online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you can also view the service.
Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors
Hi Julie It was with 'great' sadness that I heard this week of Robs passing. My condolences to you and your family. For what it is worth, I had Rob on my mind all last week and now regret not acting on it to call him. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Kindest regards John Shaw
Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

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