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Major Robert Horace Hayes

(17th December 1935 - 16th August 2024)

It is with much sadness that we announce that Robert ‘Bob’ Hayes passed on 16 August 2024 at home in Camberley surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob was a beloved husband to Sandra; father to Rachael, Helen, Sarah, Anna and Sam; brother to Jane and Judy; Grandpa to 15 grandchildren; and friend to many. He was a dedicated family man whose care for all his loved ones was evident in all he did. Born in Lehenagh, Co. Cork, Bob was a proud Irishman and distinguished member of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, having served in Oman, Northern Ireland and Germany. After retiring from the military, Bob became a Financial Advisor and made Camberley his home. Over the years, he spent much of his time supporting the local community, cultivating his much loved garden, and following the tribulations of Southampton FC.

Bob knew how to enjoy the simple pleasures of life – a good drink, good friends and good times. So in true Irish fashion, we invite anyone who knew Bob to join us on 1st October at 3pm at St Michael’s Church in Camberley, to celebrate his life.

In remembrance of Bob’s life the family asks for donations to be made to Cancer Research in lieu of flowers.

Charity Donation In Memory of Major Robert Horace Hayes

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You can choose to make your donation amount private, if you wish.

Cancer Research UK Donations

Janet Tauxe

with fond memories Bob .

£30.00

Helen x

Great cause in memory of a wonderful father x

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Sharon & Katharine

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

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£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Lee & Sarah

Miss you Dad xx

£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00

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£74.84

Lindsey Haggith

In memory of Bob Much love to all the family xxx

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Pengiran Tengah & Family

In memory of Bob Hayes, much loved grandfather to our Maryam, father to Sam and father-in-law to Bani as well as great friend to our family. We will miss you.

£200.00

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

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£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

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£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Uta

Sincere condolences, Uta

£25.00

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

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£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

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£75.00 + £18.75 Gift Aid

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£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

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£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

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£27.00 + £6.75 Gift Aid

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£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Terry & Stephanie Rawding

A great cause to support in memory of a lovely man.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

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Cancer Research UK

£1,001.84 + Gift Aid of £161.75

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A Few Kind Words...

“Thank you very much indeed for all your professionalism, support and guidance throughout the whole process involved in caring for my mother.

From the moment we met the staff at Holmwood Nursing Home until my collection of thank you notelets for my father to use I felt that everything was conducted in a most efficient and sensitive manner. I know that Clive spent a good deal of time with you and I was so pleased that we were able to have such a beautiful service very soon after the passing of our dear mother and wife. With thanks once again”

Jane Reg & Clive

“Dear Fran

I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for all your care and support in the arrangements for my dad, John.

I know that my Mum, Valerie, was most grateful for your support and care, particularly last Friday which was a difficult day for her. Mum said to me that you went over and above in her eyes, making sure she was ok before you would let her leave.

Dad would have highly approved of the day yesterday, and that’s all we could have asked for. It really was the celebration of his life that he would have wanted.

Again, my sincerest thanks and gratitude to you all.”

Helena

“Dear Donna,

Just a little something to say thank you very much for all of your kind support during a very difficult time.

You really went above and beyond to help us and it was truly appreciated.

Thank you for helping us organise such a personal and fitting service for Margaret and everything else that you did for us.”

Bill, Sandra, Vicki and Family

Dear Cindy,

I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday and please thank all the gentlemen who helped us. Everything ran very smoothly and they were excellent.

I was also very happy with the service booklet and photographs.

Lyla

“How can we say thank you for all you did to make Robert (Bob’s) funeral so lovely? We felt you worked so hard ,with your company and the Church to make everything so nice. So once again thank you.”

Wendy Dennis & Brenda

To Lisa and all at Greenwood’s
Thank you for all the care and professionalism you have shown whilst caring for my Dad.
Thanks also for being so wonderful whilst looking after Diane and me, we are so grateful,
you took the pressure away from us during a very stressful time.

Sally and Diane

“I would like to say a big thank you for everything. I had nothing to worry about, it all went so smoothly from the day of his death to the end of the funeral and in the circumstances could not have been better. Thank you so much.

I don’t have a great deal of experience in these matters, but compared to the other funeral directors I had to deal with, Greenwoods are the tops and you personally were a pleasure to deal with, you hit absolutely the right note.”

Ann Bishop

“Thank you so much for the care you took of mum and help and kindness you showed us making a very sad time so much easier to bear. With very best wishes and a very big thank you.”

Claire, David & Pia Stevens

“Dear Jo,

Thanks so much for all you did leading up to the funeral. None of us could have got through it without your support.

Many thanks for everything you did for us, for all your help and for making a very sad day so easy. Your support has been amazing.

A huge thank you. Your dedication made saying farewell to Mum all the more bearable.”

Sue, Vicki, Clare & Richard

Dear Chloe,

We just wanted to all thank you and the rest of Alan Greenwood team for providing excellent service for organising and conducting our mother’s funeral – The day went perfectly.

Mike

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