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Name: Clare Brown
Date: Mon Jun 23 08:26:41 2008
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It is with great sadness that I tell you all that our Safety Officer, Rob Cowley, died on Saturday night. Not many details are known yet, but I hope this message board thread will be used as a 'book on condolence', to remember Rob and everything he did for this Society.
Clare x
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Name: paula black
Date: Mon Jun 23 13:09:03 2008
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thoughts go out to all the family - bit of a shock when Jim phoned me on Sunday morning with the news.
i am sure the Cliffe will provide a suitable send off and raise more than a glass or two of pernod.
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Name: Ric Newth
Date: Mon Jun 23 19:13:53 2008
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Sad day. Not many characters around quite like Rob. Im not sure any one person could pull together everything he did for the Cliffe in the course of a year. Unsung hero, saved many a day, often wanting no recognition or thanks. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Name: keith wares
Date: Mon Jun 23 20:08:43 2008
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rob cowley***********diamond geezer 10-4 good buddy
with a very dark lantern and burning match, keith wares
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Name: Dave Johnson
Date: Tue Jun 24 06:49:22 2008
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Couldn't agree more with everything already said.
I would like to add he was bloody good company on a golf course as I've found on several occasions while sharing a buggy with him on the Short Fuse Trophy.
He is the current holder of the "Bandit's Hat" at that event and gave everyone a good laugh for the reason he won it. That will be the memory that sticks in my mind.
Three cheers for Rob Cowley
Hip Hip.....
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Name: David Bristow
Date: Tue Jun 24 19:56:17 2008
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Rob,
A tragically sad loss, you had a great sense of humour, always politically correct and a heart of gold. A hard worker and very generous.
Totally out of the blue, I'm still in shock. Thoughts are with your family.
You gave so much .....
David
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Name: Peter Ross
Date: Fri Jun 27 10:43:30 2008
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To give so much, without reward, is a true gift that we will all miss. A heavy sadness and loss is felt and my thoughts go to Rob's family, friends and all that knew and respected him.
My regards
Peter
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Name: Ric Newth
Date: Fri Jun 27 18:53:06 2008
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The funeral will be at Cliffe Church 3pm Wednesday. back to the Dorset after. No flowers please, but donations can be made to St Peter & St James Hospice via Coopers & Son 42 High Street.
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Name: Ric ***updated info***
Date: Sat Jun 28 17:09:48 2008
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There will be a Cliffe guard of honor for Rob on Wednesday. Six more smugglers required: traditional please, and polish up yer boots. Male or female, to be at the church well before 3 please.
Can you ring Jim Smith 07860127466 or me 07775554694 asap if you wish to help.
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Name: Paul M
Date: Mon Jun 30 12:20:57 2008
| | Closed | Rob was a Cliffe stalwart; he was the kind of guy who could be relied upon and would do anything he could to help. As well as all his tireless efforts helping the society (too much to mention) I also remember how hard he worked to help people after the floods in 2000; he helped people load skips with their flood polluted furniture and belongings and his sense of humour always brought a laugh. Rob will be missed and my feelings go out to his family. |
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Name: Bryan Parrott
Date: Mon Jun 30 16:37:57 2008
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I knew Rob for over 30 years and could relate many stories of his humour and generosity both to Helen and myself personally and to so many other people and particularly the Society. Our thoughts go to Joyce and his family. I could not believe it when I was phoned with the news early on the Sunday morning. Let's have a great turnout on Wednesday and show our respect and raise a few glasses in the Dorset aftewards.
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