Late of Kanahooka
Passed away peacefully on Monday 13th April 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Jodi, Claudette (dec), Della, Vikki and Shane, Tara. Cherished grandfather of Angie, Ben, Rachel, Erin, Brenton, Jacob, Mitchell, Heath, Sidney. Great grandfather, brother and Uncle who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Forever in our hearts
Aged 86 Years
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Bob’s life to be held at H.Parsons Funeral Home, 4 Princes Highway Dapto on Friday 1st May 2026 at 2:30 pm.
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H Parsons Funeral Home, 4 Princes Hwy, Dapto, New South Wales 2530, AUView on Google Maps
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Bob has always been the always welcoming, always helpful face of music and the NSW Band Association… to everyone. As time went on this became a treasured friendship. He has brought his positivity and determination to dealing with the health issues of these later years. Our hearts are very much with Chris and family now and in the time ahead. Love, Jill and Richard (Dick) Leemen.
From the moment I walked into the band room, Bob made me feel a part of the family. So very glad I had afternoon tea with him and Christine in December when I was visiting my beloved ‘Gong – first visit back in quite a while. Sending much love to his family.
I have known Bob long before he and Nanette married. I had the pleasure of asking Bob to be best man at our marriage in 1973. Bob was a gentleman and a long time friend. RIP Bob.
Bobs friendship, advice and support was and will always be treasured. Banding was one of Bobs longest loves. He was passionate about his Wollongong Band and the BANSW. you will be sorely missed by us all.
I have been a friend withBob since we were 13 years old when he came to the band in 1953 my father Jack Tougher was his teacher Bob was more like a brother to me I saw him at the band consents and talked to him on the phone
I will miss very much. R I P Bob love Pamela Xcode
I have been lucky enough to visit mycousin Christine and Bob a few times and Bob was always so welcoming and fun to be with.
He has been so poorly these last few years but now he is at peace.
Philip, my partner and myself will be with Bob’s wife, family ad friends in spirit to say Goodbye.
Bob was a very special man, a friend and fellow musician. He welcomed us to Wollongong and the Brass Band many years ago. He stood for integrity, fairness and encouragement to everyone of all ages. He has put up a valiant fight against ill health in recent years. We send our condolences to Christine and family. He will be remembered, John and Lynne