BROWN, Robert Thomas (Bob)

Born on June 9, 1944. Passed away August 23, 2025.

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 Notice
Lutheran Church Traralgon 249 Kay Street, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Mr Robert ‘Bob’ Thomas Brown will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 249 Kay Street, Traralgon on FRIDAY (August 29, 2025) commencing at 2.00 pm.

At 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.

To view the livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. My sincere condolences to all Bob’s family ,
    at this sad time,
    Rest easy Bob .

    Wendi Perkins (pretty ) August 24, 2025
  2. 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.

    Brian August 25, 2025
  3. My deepest condolences to all the family and friends
    John Capaldo

    John Capaldo August 25, 2025
  4. Condolences 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

    Dianne McCracken August 25, 2025
  5. Loving memories of the good years and the good times.
    Kerry.

    Kerry Brown August 25, 2025
  6. Deepest sympathy and love Cheryl on the sad loss of Bob may happy memories sustain you at this sad tone

    Marg &frank coulthard August 25, 2025
  7. Special memories of the good fun times. Rest easy Bob. A life lived to the fullest..
    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 Jesse

    Karel Helliwell August 25, 2025
  8. Deepest sympathy to Cheryl and all the families.To Dick and Gail and Peter. from Phyllis and family

    Phyllis Cranwell August 25, 2025
  9. Very 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

    Brian Church August 25, 2025
  10. In 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 .

    Glen Nichols August 25, 2025
  11. So 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.

    Brian Eddy August 25, 2025
  12. Such 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.

    Barbara Spokes August 26, 2025
  13. Deepest 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 🙏❤️

    Cheryl Madden August 26, 2025
  14. Thinking 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 🥲🌹❤️

    Fay & Lindsay August 28, 2025
  15. Fondest 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

    Ron & Pam Cook August 29, 2025
  16. We are gonna miss your presence but you’ll always be in our heart, may your soul rest in peace

    Paco August 30, 2025
  17. Bob you taught me in casting you don’t catch a fish in the air.
    My condolences to all your family.
    Catch those trout where ever you are.

    Doug Kimberley August 30, 2025
  18. Deepest condolences to all Bob’s family and friends. May precious memories and moments help you through this difficult time.
    Tracey xx

    Tracey Pisani August 31, 2025
  19. Missing 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

    Honey September 4, 2025