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Robin Lewis "Bill"

Tuesday, 2 May 1944

Born:

Passed:

Friday, 7 August 2026

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday 7th August, aged 82.

Dearly loved husband of Jill, Cherished father and father-in-law of Shayna and Simon, Amanda, and Erika and Caleb.

Much loved grandad of William and Hugo.


A funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Southland Crematorium commencing at 11 am on Wednesday 12th August.


Messages can be sent to 69 Bond Street, Invercargill or left on Bill’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

Please find a link to the livestream below

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So sorry to hear the loss of Bill. My sincere condolences go to you, Jill, Erika and the family.

Dave Hughan

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A lovely service. Bill will always be with you in your heart ❤️

Jan Gill

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Rest easy Uncle Bill❤️
Sending all our love today to you Aunty Jill, Erika and Caleb.
Sorry we can’t be there- thoughts are with you guys. Have a glass or 2 tonight ploise ❤️❤️❤️

Abbey, Amelia and Noah

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Dear Bill,

We are so sorry that we can’t be there today to say goodbye in person.

You were a wonderful father-in-law and a special Grandad to William and Hugo. We will always remember your kindness and generosity, your dry sense of humour, and the warmth you brought whenever the family was together.

We also want to acknowledge Jill, and the love, companionship and partnership you shared throughout your marriage. Jill, our thoughts and love are very much with you as you say goodbye to your husband and partner in life.

To Erika and Caleb, who travelled such a long way to be there for Bill and the family, thank you for making that journey and for all the love and support you have given. And to Amanda and Shayna, who have lost their Dad, we are thinking of you both and sending all our love. Shayna, we so wish we could be there beside you.

On a personal note, Bill, I’ll really miss sharing the odd Speight’s with you. I always enjoyed those times, sitting together over a beer in front of the fire, having a chat and enjoying your company. They were simple moments, but very special ones, and memories I’ll always treasure.

Thank you for all the memories, the laughter, and most of all for the love you gave so freely to our family. We feel very lucky to have had you in our lives, and William and Hugo will always know how much their Grandad loved them.

You will be greatly missed and always remembered with love and affection.
Rest peacefully, Bill.

With all our love,

Simon, William and Hugo

Simon Robinson

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My sincere condolences very sad and he will be greatly missed

My thoughts are with you and the girls
Regards

Raeleen

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We're sorry you had to go Bill. May the beer and red wine be just as you like them and tunes from your favourite bands be on repeat where you're at now. You will be remembered by us all as an old soul with a steady background presence. Rest well now.

Lesley and all of your Canadian family and acquaintances

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Bill was a devoted husband and loving father. Kind, and generous with his time and always ready with his wonderfully dry sense of humour. I remember him with fondness and a smile. Bill, you will be sadly missed and warmly remembered.

Gillene Maskill

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To Bill, you were someone so very special to us. Your big heart, kindness, generosity and support will be missed. Along with that sense of humor, in your company we were always guaranteed laughter. Goodbye to our Dear Friend. Jackie and Tony

Jackie Hourston

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So sad to hear of Bill's passing.
He was a true gent who helped me greatly during my early days in Invercargill. We had a lot in common, and we enjoyed talking of our upbringing in South London.
A lovely man who will be missed.
Condolences to Jill, his family and his many friends.

Gary McLoughlin

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So sorry to hear the loss of bill my thoughts are with you jill and erika at this time. R.I.P

Tanya Hegarty

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Jill so sorry to read of Bill passing please accept my deepest condolences.
Treasure all your precious memories they do help you through in the hard days to come. Take good care of yourself. Janice Meikle

Janice Meikle

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Dear Bill. You were such a gentleman with a fantastic sense of humour. We loved spending time with you and Jill at the club, taking turns at winning raffles and having a lot of fun. Thank you for the lovely memories. Bette and Trevor Hourston

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