BROWN, Robert Thomas (Bob)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Maryvale Private Hospital on August 23, 2025.
Aged 81 Years.
Loved and loving partner of Cheryl.
Loved father of Brett, Jodie and Honey, and Paul and Merrin and their partners.
Loving Boppa to Jack, Klare, Hannah, Tom, Maddison, Jorja, Amelie, Oliver and Matilda.
Loved brother of Peter, Dick and Paula, Gary, Sue, Maryanne and Jim.
In our hearts you will stay.
Loved and remembered every day.
Funeral NoticeAt the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.
The Service for Bob will also be livestreamed.
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My sincere condolences to all Bob’s family ,
August 24, 2025
at this sad time,
Rest easy Bob .Sad to hear my old fishing mate has gone. A fly fisherman at the best level. Cherish those days at the dams, at Eucombene and other places. The trips in the semis to Melbourne. The trips with Marty, Bob and I were great days. Hope they are rising where you are now.
August 25, 2025My deepest condolences to all the family and friends
August 25, 2025
John CapaldoCondolences to Cheryl and Families to the Brown Families another ledgin gone remembering all the good times we have shared sorry won’t be able to be there but will live stream all our love Di McCracken and family xx
August 25, 2025Loving memories of the good years and the good times.
August 25, 2025
Kerry.Deepest sympathy and love Cheryl on the sad loss of Bob may happy memories sustain you at this sad tone
August 25, 2025Special memories of the good fun times. Rest easy Bob. A life lived to the fullest..
August 25, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Cheryl and family also to my beloved Jodie, Honey and Brett..also Kerry, Dick, Pete, Paula, Sue, Maryanne, Gary and extended families.
With much love and a heavy heart..Karel, Peter and JesseDeepest sympathy to Cheryl and all the families.To Dick and Gail and Peter. from Phyllis and family
August 25, 2025Very sad to hear my mate that spent endless hours teaching me how to fly fish in NZ and I very much appreciated that, he will be sadly missed by me and my family condolences to Cheryl and all the family . Brian & Janet
August 25, 2025In life’s journey we meet many people and a few are memorable, Bob was one of those ; I have great memories of our ‘ meaning of life ‘ type conversations . It’s been an honour to have known Bob and his partner in destiny Cheryl. Cast long old mate , cast long .
August 25, 2025So many years Bob, so many places, so many fish, so many ducks, so many discussions under and about the stars, so many beers, so many crazy spur of the moment acts, and so much love. Farewell mate. Sincere condolences to Cheryl, Kerry, Jodie, Honey and Brett, and Pete and Dick.
August 25, 2025Such a beautiful man, and a very special partner of my dear friend Cheryl.. Will always remember our friendship and great conversations shown by Bob and Cheryl when we visited them. Sending all our love to Cheryl, and all the families and friends.. Great mate to Kevin(deceased) and Barb Spokes and family.
August 26, 2025Deepest condolences to you Cheryl and all of your family. Reading through the tributes, the word legend really describes Bob! In the short times I got to spend time with you both, he definitely had this impact and gave life his all! He will be greatly missed by you, the kids and the grandkids but may his memories and many stories live on in your hearts and shared often! Sending love, prayers and deepest sympathy from Canada 🇨🇦 Cheryl and Steve 🙏❤️
August 26, 2025Thinking of you Cheryl with the passing of Bob. We have fond memories of Bob with a glass of red with Alice and Greg on your back verandah at the farm. Lots of hugs Fay and Lindsay 🥲🌹❤️
August 28, 2025Fondest farewells to a Great Friend, Raconteur, and Orator. Met too late in life so the friendship short but appreciated and invaluable. Our heart goes out to family particularly Wife Cheryl, Soulmate and Intrinsic part of Bob’s life
August 29, 2025We are gonna miss your presence but you’ll always be in our heart, may your soul rest in peace
August 30, 2025Bob you taught me in casting you don’t catch a fish in the air.
August 30, 2025
My condolences to all your family.
Catch those trout where ever you are.Deepest condolences to all Bob’s family and friends. May precious memories and moments help you through this difficult time.
August 31, 2025
Tracey xxMissing you every day, darlin’ Dad. You’ll be long remembered and lionised with tales of the one-and-only Bob Brown (aka Boppa). Love to infinity, your Hon-a-bun x
September 4, 2025