March 27th 2025, peacefully at hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Much-loved husband of the late Ellen, devoted father of Shirley, Adrienne, and the late Sharon, father-in-law of Colin and the late Ian, adored grandfather of Natalie, Keith and wife Becca, Robyn and husband David, Andrew and wife Kirsty and cherished granda Bob of Ben, Mia, Alfie, Lexie, Matthew and Anna.
Friends and family are welcome to call at Shirley’s Home, 13 Christine Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6TG, on the evenings of Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Fleming & Cuthbert Funeral Home 141 Mill Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9DZ on Tuesday 1st April at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Carnmoney Main Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Dogs Trust online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 9334 4242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Sending our Deepest Sympathy to Shirley, Colin and wider family circle. Bob was an absolute gentleman, and our cherished neighbour for many years. He will be truly missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time xxx
Mr and Mrs Richard & Annette Gooderham
We will miss you so much Granda Bob and we will love you forever. Lots of love Natalie and Mia xxx
Miss Natalie McKee
With love Shirley in memory of your dad x
Ms Suzanne Best
