Passed away unexpectedly at home with loving family by his side on September 5, 2026, aged 54.
Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Julie,
adored and devoted dad and father-in-law of Brydie & Billy, Joel, and Rhys,
deeply loved son of the late Gwitha & Peter Jarvis, and Frank Dumelow,
loved brother of Graeme, and the late Brent,
loved son-in-law of Noel (deceased) & Marie Bone, and the late Lois Bone,
loved brother-in-law of Graeme,
a much loved nephew, uncle, cousin and a friend of all.
Messages to The Dumelow Family, 247 Coulson Road, Paroa 7805.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui Street,
on Monday the 14th September 2026 at 10:30am
followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
~ Forever in our hearts ~
It is with much sadness I have to say goodbye to Rob….so hard to believe. Both Rob & Julie have always been special people, as they are relatives of mine.
My heartfelt thoughts are with you Julie & family, I’m so sorry I won’t be able to attend Rob’s Funeral on Monday, but just know I will be thinking of you all. RIP Rob.
Lots of Hugs … Joycelyn Pulley ♥️🌹♥️
I am so sorry to hear about Robert. Even though we lost touch as adults, I still have such fond memories of playing together as kids. They were a wonderful part of Ward Street early life; I am and will always be grateful for the time we shared.
To Julie and family, I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Rob. Thoughts are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
So sorry to read of your family’s loss. Remembering the Dumelo boys, hanging out with the Cobden kids, forever remembered. RIP Robert.
Gyan & Cherame. (Sturge Street)
So sorry to hear of Roberts passing,have happy memories as a kid playing at his and him at our house.R.I.P
Sending deepest condolences to all. A good man down. RIP. Thoughts to all concerned. Kenny and Lesley Williams
Deepest condolences to Julie and the family. Thinking of you all
To the family. Im very sorry to hear of your sad loss. Rob was a great person. My deepest sympathy. Paul Corbett