GAULTON, Robert Middleton. (Bob). Of Masterton. Formerly Upper Hutt, Wellington and Dunedin - NZMCA30895
On 13th March 2025 peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital. Aged 83 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Robin.
Loved brother of Richard ‘Dick’ (Australia)
Loved brother-in-law, uncle, stepfather, grandfather and friend to many.
In accordance with Bob’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
Tributes can be left here on Bob’s tribute page.



“The Dash”

I read of a woman who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend
She referred to the dates on his casket from the beginning to the end

She noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke of the following date with tears
But she said what mattered most was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time that he had spent alive on earth
And now, only those who loved him know what that little dash is worth

For it matters not how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash

So think about this long and hard, are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged

If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real
And always try to understand the way other people feel

Be less quick to anger and show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives like we have never loved before

If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile
Remembering that this little dash might only last a little while

So when you’re eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?

We will miss you so very much Bob, love Kate, Kevin, Liam and Kieran Nolan and the Selley family (UK)