10.07.1959 – 29.10.2025
It is with great sadness we announce Rob passed away peacefully at Cranford Hospice Hastings after a battle with cancer. Loved son of Blanche and J.B. Middleton (deceased). Beloved father of Sam and Mark, and Katie and Jack. Brother of Richard (deceased) and Evan. Dearly loved partner for 33 years of Chris Pyke.
Will forever be missed.
A graveside service for Rob will be held at Taumarunui Cemetery on Tuesday, 4 November at 1.00pm, followed by a time to remember Rob at the Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club, 10 Miriama Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cranford Hospice in Rob's memory can be made directly to
www.cranfordhospice.org.nz/support-us/donate Messages to the Middleton Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.

Published by Waikato Times on Nov. 1, 2025.