On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 65 years. Loved son of the late Alex and Nola, loved brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Gill; Peter and Sonia; and Alastair and Kerry. Loved uncle of Holly; James, Simon, and Michael; and Jasper, and Greta. Best friend of Graeme Butterfield. Messages to the Caird family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A Celebration of Robert’s colourful life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road on Friday August 11, at 2.00pm. Private interment thereafter.