As some of the Shadows fraternity may now be aware, Bob unexpectedly passed away last Friday 28/10.
I know a lot of people had come to know Bob at many of the Shadows Clubs and social functions far and wide he regularly attended all over the UK with his wife Charlotte for many years. He was the figurehead for The Surrey Shadows Club since it started and through that Bob always took the lead in organising the special evenings involving 'Local Heroes' shows at Hersham and twinning the Surrey Club with like minded people in France ( Ch'tishads) for the last 6 years.
The last one only being just a week ago.
I have only known Bob for the last 10 years or so, he very rarely missed one of our evenings at the South Coast Shads Club, and I am aware he used to love to travel regularly to hear and play the music that he loved at many other Clubs.
Bob was an organiser, if he said something would happen - it did, and earnt the Nickname to some of - Captain Bob! He was also so affable, friendly, generous,
understanding, knowledgable, kind, generally a lovely person. A gentleman in fact!
To all those that came into contact with him, his personality came across, he always had that twinkle in his eye, always very keen to talk about anything Shads to anyone.
Personally, it is a body blow I will not see him anymore, it has been a desperately sad weekend for many. My heart goes out to his Wife Charlotte and all his family. It will be a time for rallying round and supporting them in the days and weeks ahead.
Although he has gone I know Bob will live long in our hearts, always be remembered, never forgotten
God Bless Bob