Passed away peacefully on November 24, 2015 aged 78 years, at Althorp Hospital. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Mary for 57 years. Precious dad of Gary and Chrissie, Diane and Ian, Keith and Roxy, Annmarie and Ash. Poppa Bob to Mark, Abby, Nikki, Tony, Chrissy, Steven, Todd, Michael, Brendon and Taryn, and all their partners. Great Poppa to his beautiful 11 great grandchildren – he loved them so much.

'It's not what we write or even what we say, but how we remember you in our own special way. A patient sufferer at rest”

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga, on Monday November 30, at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred posted to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156 Tauranga. Communication to the Bob Riddell Family c/- PO Box 3136 Tauranga 3142.