On 10 October 2011, passed away peacefully at Malyon House, Mt. Maunganui, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Dinah and loved father and father-in-law of Judy and the late Phillip Cram, Alison and Phil Duncan, Margaret and Rick Langlands, Pauline and David Brown, Graeme and Joanne Black. Loved Pop of his 14 grandchildren and his three great grandchildren. A special thank you to the staff and residents at Malyon House for their wonderful care. In accordance with Robert's wishes a private family service will be held. The family extends an open invitation to attend his burial service, on Saturday 15 October at 12.00pm, at the new Te Puke Cemetery, Dudley Vercoe Drive, Te Puke, followed by refreshments. In lieu of flowers donations to St John's Ambulance, Te Puke may be left. Communications to the Black family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.