Robert John Francis

29 September 193416 February 2025

Rob died at home at Rawhiti Pensioner Flats in Rotorua on Sunday 16th in his 91st year.

Originally from Wellington and the Hutt Valley.

Rob was in the New Zealand Navy service from 1952 to 1964.

NZ14096 LSA, Including service in the Korean War zone.

Then lived in Tokoroa until 2012 where he then moved into Rotorua.

The last of 5 siblings, survived by nieces and nephews.

A private cremation has been held for Rob.

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Robert aka Larry, you were a wonderful neighbour and will be sadly missed

Mary
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