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Jeanette ROBERTSON Obituary

Passed peacefully at McKenzie Healthcare, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in her 85th year with her loving family at her side. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Russell (STAR), loved mum of Grant and Michelle, Nicky and Grant, and Callum (Diesel) and Sally. Proud and loving nana of James and Brooke, Georgia and Nick; Mackenzie, and Scott. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Heather and Alan Duthie, Ken and June Robertson and adored aunty of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Lewis Arundell and the team at the Fairlie Medical Centre for their care and support over the years and the team at South Canterbury Hospice. To Dr Diana Scott and the team at McKenzie Healthcare, we thank you for your care of mum during her stay in Geraldine. In lieu of flowers, donations to the South Canterbury Hospice would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Jeanette's life will be held at the Fairlie Community Centre, 53 Main Street, Fairlie, on Friday, 24 May at 1pm, followed by interment at the Fairlie Cemetery. Messages to the Robertson family, c/- 5 Main Street, Fairlie 7925.


Published by Timaru Herald on May 20, 2024.

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for Jeanette ROBERTSON

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Simon Robertson

May 25, 2024

Jeanette.

You will be greatly missed by our family. Many others will also miss the great person that you were and the generosity you always offered. You were a fantastic English teacher and aunt to me and you helped shape the person I am today. I am happy that you get to reunite with uncle Russell once again.

Grant, Nicky and Diesel, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Condolences to all.

Simon, Laura and Savannah

Tom Murphy

May 24, 2024

As a friend of Nicky's I was fortunate to get to know Jeanette & Russell.

Back in the day, my friends and I would often travel down to Mt Cook from CHCH. Stopping in to say hi to the Roberston's became a regular part of our trips. Jeanette always greeted us with her warm smile and made us feel so welcome in their home.
So much so, that recently, many years later with a son almost the age I was back then, we called in again to say hi. Once again, Jeanette in her own special way, made my son and I welcome.
A truly wonderful lady. With wonderful children and so many friends and loved ones.
If ever there was a group of the best of us, I'm sure Jeanette would be in it.
Very sorry to hear she has passed.
Condolences to Nicky and the rest of the Robertson clan.

Phillipa Heslip

May 24, 2024

Jeanette was a much adored classroom support for me in my early teaching career in Fairlie. I have a beautiful memory of her making a batch of her chocolate eclairs for my large new entrant class. Rest in peace Mrs Robbie. x

Ann Stevenson

May 24, 2024

Saddened to hear of Jeanette's passing. A kind and thoughtful lady, always ready with a smile.

Lilian Crowe (Waters)

May 24, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Jeanettes family. Miss Munro as she was then, was my Std 1 teacher in 1960 - she was a great teacher to us all.

Cynthia and John Cleland.

May 23, 2024

I was so saddened ti hear of Jeanettes death. We both started Primary school together at Pleasant Point and were friends right through until secondary school when I left to go in to Timaru. She was a popular and lively girl, a trait that she retained all her life.
Thinking of you all and sending you our sincere sympathy.
Cynthia and John Cleland.

Tracy Walsh

May 23, 2024

To Grant, Nicky, Callum and families, we are saddened to hear of your mum´s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP Jeanette.
Our love to you all
Tracy (nee Shaw), Andy and Ellie
Christchurch

Trish Bruce

May 23, 2024

Sending heartfelt sympathy to Jeanettes family. I cherish lots of wonderful memories, starting in 1961 when `Miss Munro´ was my standard 1 teacher. I adored her. Rest in Peace Jeanette and say Hi to Star from Chris and I

Val & John Diedrichs

May 22, 2024

To the Robertson family we send our deepest sympathy in the sad loss of Jeanette a wonderful, kind and caring lady. Jeannette, together with STAR were loved and respected members of our Kumera Club. Many happy memories.
Val & Dino Diedrichs
Masterton

Bev and Blue Dobson

May 22, 2024

Sending our Deepest Sympathy to all the family.

Heidi Goebbels (McMurtrie)

May 22, 2024

Very sad to hear of Mrs Robbie's passing, she was indeed a favourite and fantastic teach during my time at school. Thoughts and love to the family, she will be missed.

Jenny Green

May 22, 2024

Deepest sympathy and sending our condolences on the passing of Jeanette (Mrs Robbie) as she was known fondly by the girls.
A truly wonderful woman.. her enthusiasm and positive attitude .. she was one of a kind.
Many happy memories.
Love to the family at this very sad time.
Kind regards
The Green family
Jenny Barrie Lake Tekapo
&Toni, Abby & families.
Apologies we are unable to attend Jeanette's service on Friday.

Peter and Glenys Feary

May 22, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to Grant, Nicky, Callum and families. Jeanette was such a wonderful teaching colleague, teacher and friend. Her enthusiastic approach and positive encouragement knew no bounds. The love and pride she had for her family was always obvious in our annual letters over the last 37 years. A life so well lived.
Love to you and your family.
Peter & Glenys Feary

Denise Gabsa

May 22, 2024

So sorry to hear of Janette's passing.sincere condolences to you all
Denise and Ernie Gabsa

Betts Funeral Services

May 22, 2024

Livestream of Jeanette's service can be viewed via betts.co.nz/live-stream/

Christie family

May 22, 2024

Grant and family
So sorry to read that your mum has passed. Our thoughts & support are with you all. Apologies for unable to attend funeral

Melissa Coetzee (Clark)

May 22, 2024

So sorry to hear of Mrs Robbies passing. My condolences to family and friends. RIP Mrs Robbie, you were loved by many.

mervyn & Isabel forrester

May 21, 2024

so sorry to read of Jeanette;s passing she was one very special lady Love to all the family you will have lots of special memories

Bernice Arnold (Desborough

May 21, 2024

Deepest Sympathy to Grant, Nikkie and Callum and all their families. So very sorry that I wasn't able to get to see Janette recently. So many wonderful memories of happy times in Fairlie -- on stage and off --- My thoughts are with you all. xxxx

Michelle Campbell

May 21, 2024

Thouhts to her family. She was a delight as a teacher and her kindness well remembered.

Annie Rodgers

May 21, 2024

My sympathies on Jeanette's passing. Such great memories of times on stage ... an incredibly generous person. May the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ann Barwood

May 21, 2024

Very sad to hear of Jeanette's passing. She made a great contribution to the world. Have many happy memories of times past in Fairlie. Love to her family.

David and Barbara Ellena

May 21, 2024

So sad to hear of Jeanette's passing. Our Aroha goes out to all of the family.

Joy and Ron Walker

May 21, 2024

Very sad to read of Jeanette´s passing, our condolences to her loved family. Have many wonderful memories of earlier days. Happy hours singing along while Jeanette played the old songs on the piano, meals with her and Starr were fun occasions. Theatre group, school, it´s been an honour to have known you Jeanette.

Jo Renton

May 21, 2024

Sad to hear of Jeanette's passing. She was certainly a huge favourite at Mackenzie College for how much she loved the kids in her care and was invested in their learning. The world is a little poorer in her absence and my heartfelt condolences to the family as I'm sure she was a treasured Mum, Grandma, Sister, Aunty and friend to so many.
Travel safe Mrs Robbie.

Liz Taylor

May 20, 2024

Sorry to hear the passing of a great neighbour and friend, and to Jeanette family,,, and now you are finally with Russell, Matthew always said you were the only one that ever listen to students and made time for them, your one in a million..rip Jennette... Hugs

Lance Sutton

May 20, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the family from Lance Sutton

Michelle Beckett

May 20, 2024

Sending our deepest sympathies to the Robertson family at this sad time. With love from our family to your's.
Mrs Robbie was such a truely beautiful person, who touched many lives. She was the 1 thing I will treasure from my MacKenzie College days. I will remain thankful for my multiple 'Diligence Certificates' lol. I am pleased that in more recent years I got to show her that I was no longer that 'Shy & Retiring' student she had known year's ago. Thank you Mrs Robbie just for being you!

Cath

May 20, 2024

I was so very sad to hear that Jeanette had passed away and I´ll always remember our many times together in the salon sharing our thoughts in our many conversations had! I´ll miss those special times, Jeanette xx
Cath Hanrahan

Derek Clarkson

May 20, 2024

Rest in peace Jeanette you will be greatly missed
Edith and Derek Clarkson

Rosina Sutton

May 20, 2024

Our thoughts and live are with you all at this sad time, however we all have many wonderful memories of this amazing lady. A wonderful life to be celebrated. xx

Sarah (Bowron) and John McNicholl

May 20, 2024

So Sorry to hear of Jeanette´s passing we had so many fun times growing up in Mt Cook Road with all the different families my thoughts are with you all
Sarah (Bowron) and John McNicholl

Coral & Allan Marshall

May 20, 2024

So sorry to read of the passing of Jeanette our thoughts are with you all.

Joan Miles

May 20, 2024

I was so sorry to read that Jeanette had passed away, and my thought are with you all at this sad time. My sincere sympathy to all the family. Joan Miles Ashburton.

Stan and Angie Taylor and family

May 20, 2024

Thinking of all the Robertson family at this time. Lots of memories of a very special person.

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