On September 16, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia, cherished Dad and father-in-law of Lisa and Damian; Toni and Jeremy; Nicola and Phil; and the late Alan, treasured Grandad of Lucas, Blake, Jaxon, Connor, and Boston, a loved brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.  Many thanks to St Johns and Christchurch Emergency Department, for the care shown to Robert. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Robert Wakefield, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The service to celebrate Robert’s life, will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Monday, September 23, at 10.30am, with a burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.