Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Waikato Hospital on Thursday, 8th May 2025, aged 72 years. Dearly loved son of the late Don and Thelma. Treasured brother of Margaret, Brian, and Cecelia, and cherished uncle of Melissa. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and compassionate staff at Cambridge Life and Waikato Hospital for their kindness and care. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at Trinity St Paul's Union Parish of Cambridge, Queen Street, Cambridge, on Friday, 16th May 2025 at 1:00pm. Messages for the Phillips family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or left in Robert's online tribute book at
www.grinters.co.nz.
A gentle soul, now at rest.

Published by Waikato Times from May 12 to May 14, 2025.