Also known as "Rob"
14 October 1959 – 28 January 2024
Also known as "Rob"
14 October 1959 – 28 January 2024
After a sudden illness at Taranaki Base hospital on Sunday January 28, 2024. Surrounded by family. Dearly adored partner and soul mate of Trish Duoba. Treasured father and father in law of Ben and Sinead, Melissa and Sam, Phil and Stevie, Kayla, Jason and Mel, and Cam and Jaala. Cherished grandad of Rafe, Mia, Alice, Carter, Harriett, and Harvey.
Messages to Rob’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/robin
A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday January 31, 2024 at 10.30am. Followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
To The Archer Family and Trish. There are no words to express my immense sadness for a life taken too soon. Rob was an amazing soul who made his mark on his community. He was the heart of the family and always held his family's welfare in his big and loving heart -- whether as a brother, uncle, father, grandfather or devoted partner. He was a funloving, steadfast friend whom I will never forget.
Thanks for the laughs mate. Was never a dull moment with you at our table.
We are thinking of all of you, lots of love Kt, Emma, Mela and Evie xxx
To many going to early! Great bloke and great personality , a real cruisers, kick in the guts !? Condolences to all
Thoughts are with you all Archer family. Appreciate everything you did for me when i was at my lows in life, every laugh you gave me and every poker game i won (which wasn't many) wish i could be there to celebrate what a awesome life you had. See you on the other side Legend ❤️HURN
Very sad day. A big loss for your family and everyone of us who were priveledged to call you our friend. Greatest time of our lives in business through Stirlings and DRAIL - never forgotten Rest in Peace mate
Go well Rob, such fun memories mate. A great bloke who greatly cherished friendships. Thinking of your family, love to all.
So sorry to hear of your dads passing Phil, sending you, Stevie and all your family our heartfelt condolence, love and thoughts. Charlie & Sharon xx
Very sad to hear this a good friend in our Stirling Sports days Thoughts with everyone treasure the memories
Klynt and I send our condolences from Australia, Rest Easy Uncle, we will have a GnT to send you off tomorrow
To the ARCHER Families so sorry to read of Robins death remember the good times when you all lived in Stratford on Regan st. Thinking of you all at this sad time Bev Hartley(Cameron)
We were so sorry to hear of Robs passing. He was a great guy, will always remember him with a big smile. Our love and thoughts are with you Trish and your family at this sad time.
So many things spring to mind in celebration of you Rob. You always brought laughter to the conversation with your humour. Your tours of your amazing garden that you were so proud of - I'll miss when I visit. I've loved seeing you bring so much joy to Trish's life - you'll be sorely missed and leave a gaping hole. May you rest in peace.
Dear Trish and family our deepest sympathy to you all, your warrior Rob fought a short but tough battle, he was truly a dedicated partner, father and grandfather. Rob you will have the best seat in the park to watch your Warriors. *Go the Wahs* Rest In Peace Rob.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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