Ronald Keith Crabtree

10 April 194116 April 2020

Peacefully at Glenbrae Resthome, Rotorua on April 16, 2020. Aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Janet Mary for 61 years. Loved father and father in law of David and Sheryl (WA), Mark and Barbara, Greig and Linda, Paul and Jen, and Julie and Adrian Cartwright. Treasured Grandpop of 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Due to the current Covid 19 situation, a private cremation will take place and a celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date

Tributes

Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of you my loving big brother.ALL my love to all the kids.especially those whom I have yet to meet .

CherieCollins

I have so many fond memories of Ron.... a truly lovely man. Condolences to all of the family. RIP Ron.

Jen Crabtree

Ron, we have fond memories of you, this is goodbye for now, but I am sure we will meet again one day, our condolences to Janet and family xx Vi and Harry Perth

Violet And Harry Heather

Good bye Ron, it has been a pleasure knowing you , we will treasure our memories of you, gone but never forgotten,. Violet and Harry W.Australia

Violet and Harry Heather

Fondly remember going to Ron and Janet's place in Shakesepere road after their marriage and as a youngster climbing up the nearby steps. Jewel and Larry offer our condolences at this time of loss of Ron

Larry Crabtree

Sincere condolences to the immediate and extended Crabtree family. Love from cousin Terry Mortensen, Napier.

Terry Mortensen

Love you Dad, it will feel different with you not being here, miss you forever.

Greig Crabtree

Goodbye Ron, You were one of the best, Thank you for everything you did for me.

Nick Scott

Forever in our hearts Pop x

Amy Crabtree

Good memories are hard to forget, and great friends are impossible to forget. Ron has a great family and I know and trust they will all continue to do well. My great brother Ron, rest in peace I miss you my friend. Wayne Crabtree & Family, Napier

Wayne Crabtree

This maybe goodbye but your memory will forever be in my heart ❤️ Love you Dad xx

Julie Cartwright

Thinking of you Janet & all your family at this very sad time. Ron truly was a good man & he will be sadly missed by all his family & friends. Forever in our hearts, rest in peace Ron. Much love always Janet & family Kevin & Marlene. P.S. thank you so much for sharing this with us Julie

Marlene & Kevin Crabtree

Miss you Dad. Love you.xx

Paul Crabtree
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