Robert Kemp

19th July 1938 - 20th October 2024
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill
Saturday 26 October 2024, 10:00AM
Open live stream

KEMP, Robert (Bob, in his 87th year). Passed away to another world peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, after a brief illness.

Dearly loved husband of Karen and the late Stella.

Dearly loved and respected Dad, Dad-in-law, Step Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and mate to;

Graham, Nicola, Abbey, Tabitha and Henry,

Ian, Jane, Petra and Ethan,

Marty, Rachael, Charlotte, Alice and Keanu,

Darren, Helen, Tilly and Jesse,

Sharee, Jason, Dylan and Mathew.

Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Surgical team, Critical Care, Surgical Ward and Multidisciplinary Teams for their care and compassion shown to Bob and the family.

A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10am, on Saturday October 26. Messages to Kemp Family, c/- J Fraser and Sons, PO Box 1380, Invercargill and digital messages may be left at Bob’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

Messages

Condolences to Karen and Family on your sad loss, love Steve and Jill.
Steve and Jill Greasley, Eltham Taranaki
Sorry to read of Bob’s passing. Haven’t seen you both for many years, but remember Bob & Karen with many happy memories.
Kevin Wall, Wanaka
Sincere condolences to you Karen, and to your extended family. We were so saddened to learn of Bob's passing. We shall cherish our lovely memories gathered over the years. Such a lovely man, and such a huge loss. Rest easy Bob. Much love from the Sharp and Burtenshaw clans. Until we meet again xxx.
Michelle Burtenshaw , Invercargill
Heartfelt condolences to Kemp family.Bob great sportsman cricket player for Green Island Cricket
Club.and soccer player .Good bloke all round .
Tom Keene, Dunedin
So sorry to hear about Bob, what a lovely man he was, remembering so many happy times when he visited Maidstone. Sending lots of love to you all and thinking of you at this sad time.
Carole Crouch, Maidstone
Dear Faren and family
We both send you our most heartfelt condolences.
We wish you and all the family lots of courage in the coming weeks.
Maryse and Richard Kemp, Avelin (France)
Marty, Karen and family,
Very sorry to hear of your dads, Bobs passing. Although it's been over 30 yrs. since I have seen or spoken to you all, I have great memories of time spent at Adamson Cresent hanging out (and probably emptying the fridge). I know Bob definitely played a part in turning all of us "boys" into young men, mostly with a friendly smile and occasionally a well-deserved frown or stern word :). Good times.
Thinking of you all
Brent Sutton (Smurf), Rachal Wilson
BRENT SUTTON, invercargill NewZealand
I have just shed a load of tears for my best boyhood friend and pal, on hearing of his passing .We met as local lads we were just a street apart as very young lads and also went to the same school East Borough secondary , BOB had a brain and was an apprentice diesel engineering didn’t have a workable brain and was a junior Suger Boiler at Sharps Kreemy toffe . I went off to do my National Service and said to Bob see you when I get some Leave , when I did get some leave he had gone to pastures new . Now he has gone on another great journey and I will miss him so so much having only recently found him again . Bless you mate love you always Brian Brown
Brian Brown, Maidstone UK
Much aroha to you my dear friend Karen, and family, such a difficult time for you all, cherish the beautiful memories, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nga mihi aroha, Mandy
Mandy Pagan, Invercargill
Dearest Karen & Family,
so sorry to read of Bob's passing. Heartfelt sympathy to you all. Thinking of good times we all had.
Love from Elaine Legge, Kerry & Shane.
Elaine Legge, Dunedin.
Deepest sympathy to you Karen and your family. Bob was a wonderful man and a cherished member of your family. He will be greatly missed by you all.
Your memories will keep him close to your heart. xxx
Jan Stevenson-Brown and Ian Brown, Invercargill.