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Title: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: N Gauge Bob on June 05, 2024, 12:41:28 PM
We are very sorry to inform you all that our Dad N Gauge Bob passed away on the 29th April he had a stroke on the 11th Jaunaury which meant he was in and out of hospital a lot and due to this further complications arose and he lost his battle succumbing to aspiration pneumonia.

He died peacefully in his sleep in a nursing home and is now reunited with his beloved wife (our Mum) Jan

The funeral is to be held at Ollerton crematorium on the 27th June at 2pm with a wake to be held at the White Hart pub Newark afterwards all are most welcome but please if you could drop us an email to let us know if you are coming so we can let the pub know of numbers as soon as possible that would be greatly appreciated
The email address is eleharris1984@gmail.com (it's my email I'm his eldest daughter Emma and I am writing this post on behalf of myself and my Sister Fiz)

Thanks for reading and im sorry this isn't a happier post
Best wishes Emma and Fiz
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: crewearpley40 on June 05, 2024, 12:46:51 PM
Our thoughts prayers and condolences are with you all. I'm sure many forum members will appreciate Bob's modelling and friendship

Chris
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: cornish yorkie on June 05, 2024, 01:02:58 PM
My sincere condolences at this sad time
  stay safe regards Derek
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Newportnobby on June 05, 2024, 01:04:42 PM
I always enjoyed reading Bob's posts and my thoughts are with you all at this awful time.
Many thanks for taking the time/effort to let us know, Emma and Fiz
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: joe cassidy on June 05, 2024, 01:07:38 PM
I am very sorry to hear this sad news.

Thank you very much for letting us know and please accept my sincere condolences.

I have been following your Dad for years on this forum and, before that, on the N Gauge Yahoo forum.

He was a great modeller and a "colourful character" who provided us with much entertainment.

Sorry I won't be able to make it for the wake.


Joe Cassidy
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: port perran on June 05, 2024, 05:00:51 PM
So sorry to read this sad news.
Please accept my condolences at what must be a very difficult time for you.
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Roy L S on June 05, 2024, 05:40:31 PM
My interactions with Bob go back to the days of the N Gauge "Yahoo" Group too, and I also I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times in person, mostly at NGS AGMs going back some years. He was always a delight to talk to, passionate about his hobby and an excellent modeller too.

I am saddened to learn of his passing, my sincerest condolences to his family at what must be a very difficult time.

Roy
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Papyrus on June 05, 2024, 06:35:14 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on June 05, 2024, 01:04:42 PMI always enjoyed reading Bob's posts and my thoughts are with you all at this awful time.
Many thanks for taking the time/effort to let us know, Emma and Fiz

My feelings exactly. Your Dad was a regular contributor for many years and I was sad when he visited these pages less frequently. My very best wishes to you and your family.

Kind regards,

Chris
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: emjaybee on June 05, 2024, 07:13:09 PM
Emma & Fiz,

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I didn't 'know' him as such, but had some interaction with him here on the forum & he was always a great person to deal with.

Best regards, Michael.
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Malc-c on June 05, 2024, 09:03:29 PM
My sincere condolences
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: dannyboy on June 05, 2024, 09:12:40 PM
I never met your Dad, but enjoyed reading his posts and seeing what he had been up to. My condolences to you.
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Pete @ EGLM on June 05, 2024, 10:27:33 PM
Please accept my condolences.
Pete @ EGLM
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Ben A on June 05, 2024, 11:47:04 PM

Hello Emma,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Please accept my condolences, and gratitude for taking the time to post here and let us know what had happened.

Your father was a longstanding and popular member of this forum but I had noticed his posts over the last 12 months describing his mobility and health issues.  His comments and insight will be much missed.

Warm regards,

Ben Ando
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Malc on June 06, 2024, 12:07:54 AM
So sorry to hear the news. Bob and I exchanged emails for many years. I knew he had a stroke and was very ill. I'm glad he is at peace and reunited with his wife.
Title: Re: The sad passing of my Dad N Gauge Bob
Post by: Bealman on June 06, 2024, 12:46:35 AM
Yes, he will be missed here. Condolences to the family at this sad time.