Of Papatawa, Woodville, on Monday 4th December 2023, peacefully after a short period of health issues. Aged 86. Dearly loved husband of the late Beth for nearly 59 years. Dearly loved Dad of Claire and Bruce Matthews, Lynne and Andy Hardaker, Craig (deceased), Bruce and Nicki. Adored Pa of Brendon and Leeanne, Jordan, Tiffany, and Dylan, and Mason. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John. Messages for the Harding family, PO Box 9, Pahiatua 4941. A service for Robert will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ross Street, Woodville, on Friday 8th December 2023 at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Woodville cemetery. There will be a livestream available, for the link please email
[email protected] by 9.30am Friday.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Dec. 7, 2023.