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RILLSTONE: Robert Ashley

Date of passing: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Service date and time: 1:00 PM Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey & Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui

Peacefully at Wellington Hospital with family at his side on 15 May 2025, aged 72 years.
Beloved Husband of Kan.
Much loved Father and Father-in-Law of Nicola, Justin and Tracey; Sarinya, Marcus, and Andre.
Grandad to Maegan, Mirren, Lizzy, Holly, and Ben.
Great Grandad to Luca, and Casey.
Loved Brother of Margaret.
A friend and colleague to many.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Robert’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to be followed by a private cremation

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
John & Lynette Walker on 20-05-2025 09:04 AM
To the Rillstone family we were so shocked to hear the passing of Robert and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are so sorry we cannot attend Roberts funeral as we are flying out to Hawaii on Wednesday so our apologies.

RIP Robert, cousin and family friend

Love John & Lynette
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