24 March 1944 – 12 March 2024
24 March 1944 – 12 March 2024
COUTTS, Roger Edward:
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday 11 March 2024, aged 79. Dearly loved soul mate of Pahe affectionately known as ‘Er in doors. Adored Dad of Adrian & Amber, Nicky, Ayshia & Rob, Dyl and Jax, Julz & Marsh, Janelle & James, John boy & Tamsyn. Cherished Grandad Nobby of Cassidy & Darcy, Laikin & Holly, Leo, Sebastian, Charlie, Baxter, Audrey, Bella, Marlow. Special friend of Ra & Jeff and Paula.
Messages to the Coutts’ Family may be left on Roger’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/roger.
A service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Monday 18 March 2024 at 10:30am.
For those unable to attend, Roger’s funeral will be livestreamed here on his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
R.I.P Nobbie Coutts Thank you for introducing myself to Portview Bowling Club and being a great club mate and supporter, appreciate your big heart and positive attitude in life… Wishing you good bowls for your next rink….
RIP to a wonderfull uncle, great uncle, great great uncle. Gonna miss you so much. always in our hearts and minds forever missed never forgotten. enjoy a cold beer with alan up there. love from all the family x x
Our Deepest condolences to you Pahe, his tamariki ,his whangai tamariki,many many mokos , and to Jeff and Aunty Ra who always remained close to him,now in the arms of Atuha/Ihoa, fly high Nobby, donned in your angel wings, and a passage to heaven , a place they said is called paradise,you will be sadly missed, a true gentleman, say hi to all the Breaky whanau, Tiger Town Whanau, haere , haere haere, haere ki to moenga roa, piki te kaha, piki te aroha amine.
Go well Roger! I will always remember you as a beautiful kind and compassionate soul. You had such a lot of character and lovely energy. You are leaving behind a real legacy of legends. To friends and family, My heart goes out to you all. Anyone and everyone connected to this beautiful man. Also, Roger thank you so much for sharing great stories & memories of Paula. She obviously enjoyed her times with you wholeheartedly You both shared plenty of joy filled banter; often followed by a few Macintoshes toffees. An everlasting connection. Together forever in a bubble of light. Arohanui Tracey
Sending condolences and aroha to all the Coutts Whanau and grandchildren. Rest in Peace Nobby. Love Lyn & family xx
Sorry to read of Nobby's passing. Many good memories over the years. Sending lots of aroha to you all. Tito, Valma, Marcelle and Gene.
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So very sad . Such a lovely friend gone too soon. All my love to Nobby's family and Pahe.
Dear Pahe and Whanau Sorry to hear of Nobby's passing thinking of you all. Frances, Terry Kahui and Whanau
Dear Unk ❤️ Although you were the other side of the world and I had not seen you for over 11 years, you were in my life more than you'd ever know😥 Your calls always cheered me up, only when you got your free minutes of course 😀 It was always West Ham, pie n mash, the bloody weather and family😁 But each call was different, each call was funny and each call was just as I was going to bed 😴because you had just got up 😁 I'm going to miss them calls, the jokes, the memes and the videos.😕 You even taught me how to send a large thumbs up 👍🏻 on messenger, who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks eh 🤔 I'm going to dig out Nan's bread pudding recipe and finally get some made 🙈🤞🏻 Give Nan, Grandad, Mum, Alan, Dean, Nicholas and Jenny a big hug from me.😥 My thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends🙏🏻 Sleep tight, Darren (Neff) 💔
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Always enjoyed the roll ups and happy hour at the Port View Bowling Club. Dick & Maxine Winter
So so to hear of the loss of one of the best neighbours we ever had, Nobby would always be there when a helping hand was needed. Our condolences to each and everyone of you.
Our darling Pops, Thanks for being the best father-in-law a girl could ever have, you have included and loved me as one of your own. Dylboy and I will miss the roast potato cook offs, and West Ham vs Liverpool banter!! Forever blowing bubbles and always in my heart. Love Jax and the extended Meredith & Lawlor families Dear Grandad Nobby, Thanks for always being front row at my dancing and singing shows, I loved our chats about everything and anything! Love from Charlie Dear Grandad, Thanks for giving me the good biscuits when we visited, and for letting me ask a million questions when you use to look after us, I will Always think of you when I have Jaffa cakes. Love Leo
Nobbie's Family, So sorry to read of your loss - Worked with Nob's Off Shore - Nob's was an awesome guy, always acknowledge you when he saw you. West Ham will be the loser - go the Hammers! My condolences Lynn O'Keeffe
So sad to see such a genuine gentle soul leave us. Only had the chance to see Roger in person once as Ayshia and myself live over here in Australia, but straight away I could tell how genuine and beautiful Roger was. Deepest condolences from the whole Bordiss family. Rest in peace Roger.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WORKED OFF SHORE WITH NOBBY A GREAT GUYI OFTEN THINK ABOUT THOSE DAYS . REST IN PEACE MATE EDDIE
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this time. Ana and family.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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