Don (Donald)  ROBERTSON

If you are reading this death notice it means I passed away, at 2pm on 18^th September 2025.

Being a retired project manager, does one get to organize one’s send off and write this death notice. Of course.

Was I on time? I will say no as my 72 years has been cut short too soon, but the specialists think I have overrun their expectations. On budget, who cares except maybe Pharmac and the drugs they have funded over the past 8 years living with metastatic prostate cancer.

Quality, what a life I have had and shared with my dear late wife Sue and my lovely family, Rachel, Andrew, and Sarah. So many adventures, memories and happy fun times.

And of course, thank to my dear sister Fiona and her family, Sue’s family, and all my lovely friends both locally and throughout NZ & the world. Thanks also for the care by Nelson Hospital specialists & staff especially Anna, Nelson Tasman Hospice, Summerset in the Sun and my GP Mark & nurses at Stoke Medical.

Thank you for making my life so full and memorable.

Family and friends are invited to join Rachel, Andrew & Sarah at Tahuna Beach Function Centre, at 1pm on Friday 3^rd October to reflect and share their memories over a cuppa and as Sue would have wanted, funereal pies.

Bye for now, Don.