Robert GUARD Obituary

I worked with Bob at Air Nelson many years ago. He was a wonderful person and great to work with. I hold many memories of our time working together. My sympathy to Joy and the family.

Very sad to hear of Bob's passing but I had caught up relatively recently at the Marlborough Aero Club, so was certainly aware of his struggles. We go back to the 70s and the Safe Air days and then Air Nelson where Bob was a dedicated and effective member of the executive and operations team. Bob was particularly driven to improve pilot training and to raise flying standards and in this regard he was more effective than most and will be remembered fondly by hundereds of pilots who came into his sphere of influence.
Sincere condolences to Joy, the girls and families. Ian

Thinking of you all so very much
I first met Bob when I left college and worked at Safe Air.
My Dad (Ken) also knew Bob well through the Air New Zealand connection.
Bob was a super guy, always wearing the same cheeky smile whenever you saw him attached to a terrific sense of humour.
Always enjoyed running into him in the years that followed.
Fly high now Bob
Sending our deepest sympathy
The Eastgate Family

Sending our sympathy.

I´m sad to hear of Bob´s passing, I worked with him briefly at Safe, always a friendly face & even 20 years later a cheery greeting & natter about shared experiences. He will be missed

Sad to hear about Bobs death. He was a great help to me at times when I ran Nelson Aviation College and I always appreciated a chat with him. He will be missed by many

Condolences to your family from those of us that knew you in Canterbury.

Your in instructions were invaluable.
However you have managed to beet me to a higher place.
Great to catch over a year ago

Knowledge and experience were the two qualities that Bob brought to every task plus the light touch that superior aviators have. From the training classroom to line operations to the project team, Bob worked diligently to deliver the required result without fuss or drama. The aviation world will miss his efforts and we will miss his company and sense of humour.
My deepest sympathy to Joy and his family.
Ron Tannock

Bob trained me at Air Nelson, I had the most respect for a wonderful man. Rest well. Thinking of your family at this sad time.

With sadness and fond memories shared in a flying career spread from our first contact at the Marlborough Aero Club,through the Bristol and Argosy operation with Safeair,followed by shared time at Air Nelson.
Bob was always an enthusiastic pilot and administrator. I am proud to call Bob a friend and he will be missed....Deepest sympathy to Joy and family

Joy, Tanya and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time

Very sorry to hear that new Joy. He was a good man. Diana Shepherd.

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Sending my condolences to Tans Greg and family.

Great memories of growing up with Bob and his brothers when I lived next door to them in Fairlie.