From Dom Post 26 March 2013
Colonel (Rtd) Robert Angus BURNS OBE, ED
On 24 March 2013 at Wellington Hospital.
Cherished husband of Alison. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Judith, Janis and Peter Moore, Pam and Mark Lyons.
Much loved and proud grandad of Lisa and Katrina Burns, Nathan and Katie Moore, Renee, Jordyne, Preston and Gerome Lyons. Loved brother of Pat Redpath. Loved by all Bob’s extended family.
Bob’s Requiem Mass will be held at St Theresa’s Church, James St, Plimmerton on Wed 27 March at 1100hrs followed by private cremation.
All messages to “The Burns Family, C/- PO Box 50 347, Porirua 5240.
Bob had a long period of TF service with a number of units including 22(D) Bty, 3 Fd Regt including a period as CO, and HQ 3 Brigade and FF Comd.