Also known as "Rob"
19 January 1944 – 2 September 2025
Also known as "Rob"
19 January 1944 – 2 September 2025
ORD Robert Russell (Rob): After a brief illness Robert passed away at Taranaki Base Hospital with family by his side on Tuesday the 2nd of September 2025, aged 81 years. Most dearly loved husband of Glenda. Much loved and precious Dad of Michelle and Brett Stratton, and Janene and Graham Coombe. Special loving grandad of Alarna, Nicole and Jamie; Zara, Atalia, Seree, and their partners. Family and friends are invited to share in celebrating Robert’s life at Tairoa Lodge on Monday 8th of September 2025 commencing at 11:00am, after which a private cremation will be held. A livestream will be available to watch on Robert’s tribute page at https://hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes/
A true gentleman now at rest, leaving behind a legacy of love treasured by all his family.

Funeral service held at Tairoa Lodge
Glenda, Michelle and Janene and family. Sorry to hear of Robert passing. Jenny and Clive (late) CORADINE Shelley and Megan. Jenny sends her love and thoughts to you all.
Thinking of you Mrs Ord Michelle, Janene and families With the passing of your wonderful husband and father such a lovely man with a heart of gold đź’› Sending big hugs your way x
Glenda and family, Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Helena & John Goodin
Glenda, Michelle, Janene and Family our heart goes out to you all you are Very Special Friends to our family, Robert was a true Gentleman. Our days up Mangorei Road were never forgotten from back in 1973 our friendship with all your family will last forever, A wonderful sent off today for Robert he would be very proud of you all. Farewell our Friend
Thinking of you all. Was a pleasure to have known Rob. Such a lovely, gentle man. Life may end but love doesn't. It takes a different form. Love never dies. I am glad you will have many special memories to chersih
Our deepest sympathy to you Glenda, Michelle, Janene and your extended familys. Robert will be remembered as a great gentleman always with a smile and a friendly chat. Rob will always be a big part of those fabulous memories of Auroa and the wonderful people we had the privilege of knowing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Condolences to Michelle and family
Greetings to Robert Ord’s family. So sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. I’ve just finished watching his service online and wanted to send my sympathies to you all. I first met Robert at Opunake High in Form 3A and was with him in 4A. We were good friends together and he came to stay with me and my family one weekend, on our farm at Pungarehu. There were 5 members from our class who recently attended the Centenury of Opunake High … in March. We were sorry that Robert wasn’t there to share memories with us at that time. We pray that God will comfort you in your great loss. Stuart Helms, New Plymouth.
Sending our love and heart felt condolences to you all.
What a beautiful service. Thinking of you Glenda & Family and sending so much love.
Thinking of you all. Rob and Glenda were such wonderful neighbors,.miss you and will be over to see you soon Glenda Love Marjorie
Condolences to all the families of Rob. May he rest in peace
Sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Sorry unfortunately can't be with you today but thinking of you and your family at this sad time. .
Dear Glenda and family. Sending our love and deepest condolences for the loss of Robert, a very gentle smiling, and happy man. We will always remember his smile and sense of humour. Love to you Glenda at this sad time. đź’•
A true gentleman one of this worlds genuine guys. Always enjoyed a chat with Robert whenever we met.He never faulted in giving a hand when needed. My sympathy to you Glenda & the girls in your loss of Robert.Our street won't be the same without this icon who will be sorely missed by the residents on Quin Cres.
My condolences to Mrs Ord,Michelle, Brett, Janene, Graham and families for the loss of a wonderful man. Thinking of you all at this time. May your many memories heal your hearts over time.
We were really saddened to read of the death of Rob. We so enjoyed his company at young farmers and at bowls Our very deepest sympathy to all we know Rob will be very sadly missed
Our deepest sympathy to you all Glenda and family at this sad time. Lots of precious memories for you all to treasure. Kindest regards and wishes Lyn and Geo Patterson
To Glenda and family Thinking of you all at this sad time.
We are sad to hear that Robert has died. We remember him as a kind and gracious man who took a genuine interest in others. He leaves a big hole in many hearts including our own. Much love especially to Glenda, Michelle, Janene and their families.
Sad to hear of Robert's passing this morning. Forever grateful for the part he and Glenda played in our farming journey. Both always ready with a helping hand.
To Janene, Graham and girls, condolences on the loss of your Dad and beautiful grandad. May he Rest in peace. Michelle, Paul & Max Mcleod
I am terribly sorry to hear the news about your Dad. Know I am thinking of you all. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Funeral service held at Tairoa Lodge

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