Arohanui ki te whanau o Matua Bob Goodyear, my deepest condolences for your loss and our loss. I had the privilege of knowing Bob and Chris when they ran the Whare Kai for parents, providing food, recipes, and broadening parents cooking skills. Bob would always go above and beyond to support young parents and their children, providing parental and overall life skills, guidance and support to strengthen the whanau. You will never be forgotten, you've earnt your angel wings Matua Bob. God bless you. Arohanunui Tash

So sad to hear of Bob’s passing. A dynamo, who encouraged those around him to also be active. Learned to this via the MacDonald’s Iraq, Reunion Group. This led to a What’s App call from Bob. That I failed to return - my loss, Bob Hockey Khan Beni Saad 1977-79

Thank you Bob for the kindness you showed to our students at Community Meal. The girls always spoke so fondly of you and were sad to hear of your sudden passing. They will miss you on Tuesday nights. Arohanui to your whanau. May you rest in peace. The Community Meal students

We knew Bob and Christine as joint grandparents to James and Rebecca. He lived a good and full life and the world is poorer today. RIP Bob Our thoughts are with Christine and all the family.

It was with great sadness to hear of Bob's passing which has made their visit to us in October 2022 all the more special. Our heartfelt condolences to Christine, Sam and all the family. Our prayers are with you all and Bob who we pray is at peace with Christ. Love Daphne, Alexander and the family The picture is of Bob with Daphne at Bible Study group in Sudan 1976

Thank you for your lovely friendship and Kindness.

Thank you Bob for being an inspiration and for all the goodness you have brought into our lives.May you rest in peace. To Christine and all the Goodyear family I send my condolences. Kathy. Xx

My sincere condolences to Christine and to all of your and Robert's famlies. It was such a privilege to meet you both in Australia later in life and something I will treasure more so now Bob has passed away. Please know your cousins in Australia being Juliet's, Mark, Alexandra, Francesca are thinking of you all. It was lovely when you came to.my Place and we had a large family BBQ. My heart goes out to all. Sincere Lovefrom Alexandra.

Such an amazing person. He lived out his faith by doing good for others, especially the marginalized in society. I remember my 1st trip to Lourdes, Bob inspired me to become a catholic. Let perpetual light shine upon you. Rest in peace.

Having known Robert for seventy years, being best man at his wedding to Christine all the tributes below encompass my thoughts about Robert. He was both a very professional civil engineer, a family man and friend to many. Our meetings occurred when he was in the UK and the recent one, a few weeks ago was sadly the last. His prowess at sport was the memento I have of him at school and the friendship we have had over the years will not be forgotten. To Christine and his extended family, you will all not be forgotten. John Fry

My heartfelt sympathies to you Christine and all your extended family on the sad passing of Bob. Always respectful, always kind and cheerful, seeing good in all people and keen to be helpful where needed. It was a joy to meet Bob, in many different places, situations and over many years. From Sukkur in Pakistan to Cambridge and Newhaven in England to the many times I travelled with him and his HCPT group to Lourdes in France. Bob will be missed by many in a great variety of places. Most of all he will be missed by his family. At this time and into the future I hold you in my thoughts and prayers. And may the memory of Bob's inherent goodness and good deeds sustain you on your life's journey. May he rest in peace. A true friend.

Dear Christine I always enjoyed meeting up and working with Bob in Mott MacDonald, particularly where we were together overseas on some project. Good company. Wishing you and your family all the best at this difficult time. Best regards Chris

To Chris and family, Many thoughts with you all right now. Bob was a wonderful man who always made me smile and showed the time to appreciate the people around him. I immensely enjoyed working alongside Bob and Chris at the community meal, men's shelter, and cooking for young mums. I'm sorry Bob, I never made it around to your house for that game of canasta with you and Chris, I hope you will be alongside us in all we do to keep supporting the community. Rest in peace Bob.

My deepest sympathy to you Christine & family on the sudden passing of Bob. He was a much valued and respected member of SVDP both in New Plymouth and as Taranaki Area President for six years. He worked tirelessly for the most vulnerable in our communities, was generous with his time and never let anything get in his way to achieve the best outcome in often difficult circumstances. It has been a privilege to know him and Christine and learn from him. RIP Bob Annette Orchard Taranaki Area President SVDP

To Christine and family, Like you, no doubt, I'm still in shock. So unexpected. Where do I start...? When I needed help, Bob and you were there. I have worked beside you both for nearly 5 years. We've had some laughs along wirh some deep discussions. You could always feel the respect everyone had for Bob no matter the situation. I enjoyed delivering furniture with Bob, many a laugh those days. I'm glad he got to see his family before his passing. It is a HUGE loss to the community. You know where I am.

In my short time with Whare Kai, I had the honour of meeting and getting to know Bob and Chris. Bob was an incredible leader with a heart for people in need and hands that did the hard work to take care of the vulnerable in our community. I was impressed at how he managed difficult situations and how he always kept the needs of the people first. My deepest condolences to Chris and Bob's entire family as I cannot even imagine the heartache they feel for losing such an incredible man of faith and deed.

Bob was an exceptional human being. You didn’t need to be in his company for very long to see the qualities which made him unforgettable. He was smart, very well read, never afraid to share his opinions, even if he knew that some around him would disagree. He was a leader, never short of a good idea, and able to engage others to help him realise a plan - usually a plan to right an injustice. He was calm when those around him were not calm. He loved people and they loved him back - particularly people in want or need of any sort. He seemed fearless when I was quaking in my boots. His generosity knew no bounds - early mornings, late nights, weekends or weekdays, rain hail or shine, he served people - old and young, and gave them the best of himself - which often involved hours and days of work for himself and Christine. The community in New Plymouth is much the poorer for his passing. He will be missed in so many ways - but he will not be forgotten. Bob Goodyear - his person and his deeds - will be held in the hearts and minds of the people he worked with and served. I was fortunate to count him as a friend.

Dear Chris and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May you rest in peace Bob. Teresa Uhlenberg

Condolences Chris and family. Bob was a tireless campaigner, dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate. May he Rest in Peace.

A good man with a great heart for humanity.

Bob and his family lived an adventurous life designing and executing engineering projects in many challenging parts of the world. Rather than hardening him to the dangers he may have been exposed to in those places, Bob's heart developed a love for humanity and a deep sense of social justice for all he observed. That led him to work hard for the underdog despite the barriers and contradictions that may have existed. Bob would have been able to listen to Matthew's Gospel on the Corporal Works of Mercy (feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless...) with peace of mind that he had done his best. He was always great company and interesting to be with. Bob was a good man whom his family and us his friends will miss greatly.

Condolences to Christine, Sam and family. Bob will be sorely missed by the wider family and the community. It has been a pleasure seeing more of you over the past few years. Lots of love, Alex, Paul, Harry and Audrey

Sincere condolences to Chris and family on Bob’s sudden and untimely death. We have been privileged to get to know Bob over the past few years as he has worked tirelessly to improve the plight of those in the community who are less fortunate and to help sponsor refugee families to come to New Zealand. Such a good man who has given so much of himself to help those in need. He will be missed by so many but his legacy lives on.

Thinking of you all as you say farewell to such a beautiful human. He was such a Trojan in fighting for justice for the underdog. I recall him saying if he wasn't making the authorities feel uncomfortable, he wasn't doing his job. May you rest in peace Bob, our lives are better for having met you.

Dear Chris and family, I am so sad to read of Bob's demise. My prayers and love to you and your whanau.