BOULD, 

Robert James.

Passed away peacefully at The Gardens Care Home, Rotorua with family by his side on 4th January 2025 after a short illness, in his 94th year.

Dearly loved husband of the late Judith. Cherished Dad of  Alison and Bruce, Christine, Roberta and Lawrence, Jenni and Geoff. Treasured Grandad of Ashley, Carl and Nic; The late Luea and Kate; Nyssa; Amy and Emma; Holly and Zoe. Adoring Great Grandad of Elsie; Zac, Arlo and Kaden; Eden and Grace; Nico and Maia. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held in Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua on Saturday, 11th January at 11am.

Thank you to all the caring staff at The Gardens Care Home and the supportive Hospice Team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rotorua Community Hospice. All communications to the Bould Family, PO Box 926, Rotorua. 

Red River Valley

From this valley they say you are going

We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile

For they say you are taking the sunshine

That has brightened our pathways awhile

 

Story by Emma Collingbourne (when she was in year 8)

My Grandad is gorgeous. His hair is snowy white and his face is wrinkled. On his face his white eyebrows sit above his eyes. A grey tartaned cap fits firmly on his bald head. His hair peeps out around the edge of his hat. Blue eyes gleam all day long, while his friendly smile beams.

My Grandad’s got a great sense of humour, his chuckle cheers up the whole family. He is easy going, wouldn’t harm a fly. His heart is full of warmth and loving care. To my little cousins he is a gentle giant and to me he’s just great.

He is very neat and tidy, always has his shirt tucked in. Buckles up his belt, buttons up his blouse. Flattens out the creases and tidies up his hair.

Bob the builder, can we fix it? Bob the builder, yes we can. My Grandad can build lots of things, from tables to chairs. You name it. He also has a big thing on gardening. He adores his garden. His jungle like garden is full of colours and shapes and sizes. He waters flowers everyday and trims off any dead leaves.

He lives in Rotorua, you may find him in his garden watering plants or building things on the patio. They have never moved since they’ve had children.