AN APPRECIATION

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12610, 20 July 1935, Page 5

AN APPRECIATION

ROBERT ROBERTSON In the death of- Robert Robertson , Gisborne has lost: not- only: a. good citizen but a very fine man. It is in. the home that a man is knoAvn and Robert Robertson Avas at his belt in. his oivn home. He Avas a true lnfsband and .a loving father, kindly and considerate / ahvays to others. Alt’hongli of a very gentle and retiring disposition Iris sterling qualities could not he hid and hill beautiful ps-re-annllty -dominated tho homo in a. quiet way that was always felt. The heme is the backbone of the nation and a. good father’s influence and example is of immeasurable value to the Avhole community. Those Avho Avere privileged to know the “man” in bis home and a/’, a .friend wfer-e inspired to- nobler arid higher thing,-, by his attitude to life. Tho kindly Ayelc-omo -so sincere and genuine and the firm hand-clasp Avefb charaeteristic of the man. Everyone -avho knew “.Bob’’ Robertson must have gained something and many to-dap mourn a: true friend. He Avas typically a ~S cot -ol,the best typo, lovable, and honest. Hi,-; Avoi’d Avas hj.'! bond, a man one could confide irq whose advise coiild be depended on. There- Avrb such, comfort and strength in his kindly speech. His, passing Avill be a real loss to all Avho kneAV him. :to ll|; : ain, folkuin the homey the great grief Avill bei lessened only with the passing of firhq s : Thqy ate rich in the memory op-a? life'-well speht, He fought a good fight a-n-d kept the Faith.