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Pauline - I am Bob's cousin, Jan, Doris's daughter. My Auntie Nora sent me the entry in the Birmingham Mail and I was so sad to hear about the premature death of Bob. I last saw him at Mom's 80th birthday party I think. I live in Yorkshire now. I'd love to get in touch some time.
Love Jan (Janice Crowther nee Beal)
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Pauline: Dennis Passa here in Australia. I want to pass along my sympathies and to say how sorry I was to hear about Robert. I spent three delightful days with him in Port Elizabeth after having not seen him since the Rugby World Cup of 2003 (when I also met you briefly in Sydney). It was so great to see him again and so happy, which made for all the more of a shock when I heard when I was nearly home from South Africa. He was a lovely man and an extreme pleasure to know.
To family of Robert I am so sorry for your lost, Let me share a scripture with you at James 4:8 were it says Draw close to god and he will draw to you. I will keep the family in my heart and prayer.
Any of us who read newspapers are familiar with Robert's work. He was way too young not to be with us anymore.
He was very passionate about his work and it showed. His perspective on the exploits of the athletes he covered will be missed.
We send our thoughts to the family. During times such as this we are thankful we have family and God's word to comfort us.
my deepest sympathy goes to bobs wife and all family members, bob was a true kind gentleman, he will be greatly missed by all,he now sits on the clouds with god and the angels, rip,[paul deeks]