Robin passed peacefully away on 8th November at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow with his beloved daughters Debbie & Nicky at his side.
From the end of August Robin had been suffering with chest infections that antibiotics didn’t clear and he was referred to the respiratory team on the 10th of October, who diagnosed lung cancer. Whilst awaiting the results of a PET scan and biopsy he became weaker despite his family looking after him at home and was admitted to hospital on 27th October as he was struggling to breathe. The medical team was treating him for an infection that they hoped would allow Robin to receive Chemo to treat the cancer and they were surprised how quickly the cancer spread attacking other parts of his body.
Robin was visited by his daughters, son-in-law’s and all his grandchildren over his final weeks and some of his friends got the opportunity to visit him including his priest, Father Garry Neave on the night before he passed and gave him a blessing which was a great comfort to the family.
The staff of Harold ward were very supportive to the family and treated Robin with respect and dignity, especially in his final hours.
Robin is survived by his daughters; Debbie and her husband Lee, Nicky and her husband John and his five grandchildren, Richard, Rachel, Graham and his wife Emily, Kayleigh and her partner Zac & Stuart and his partner Jamie-Lee.
The passing of Robin will leave a massive void in the lives of his family and many friends but is re-united with his beloved wife of 59 years Maureen who passed away in July 2022. Since her passing Robin has had many adventures with his family crossing off numerous items on his bucket list.
Robin had spent over 24 years in the RAF having joined as a boy entrant and was an active member of the local RAFA serving as their welfare officer for numerous years. In his memory any money raised will be split between the RAF’s benevolent fund and HelpForHeroes who provided valuable support to him in 2023 whilst waiting for and following back surgery for spinal stenosis.
Thinking of you all, from Rosemary and family
Mrs Rosemary Wicks
In loving memory of a special Dad.
Gone too soon but never to be forgotten
Mr & Mrs John & Nicky Plumb
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Mr Robert Walker
We have fond memories of Rob, he was a lovely friendly Man. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Family Julie, Paul & Samuel Lemon
In loving memory of a dear friend, how i'll miss our weekly chats. May you Rest in peace , reunited with Maureen
Mrs and Mrs Karen and Richard Herbert
In memory of Rob, a much love member of the ‘outlaws’. The last grandparent of our extended family. Much love to all his family.
From Sharon & John Knott
Mrs Sharon Knott
Thinking of you all and happy to donate to such a good cause in memory of Rob. One of the much loved “Outlaws” of the Wild West. Lots of love.
Mrs Gemma Bond
Rest in peace, united with Maureen.
Love and thoughts to Debbie & Lee, Nicky & John and families xx
Miss Elaine Plumb