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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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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

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£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

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£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

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£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

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£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

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£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Uta

Sincere condolences, Uta

£25.00

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£27.00 + £6.75 Gift Aid

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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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“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.”

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“Lynn, Bruce and I thank you so much for the wonderful understanding and help you have given us over the past days.It has been a difficult time but made so much easier by your guidance. With your kindness, we feel we managed to say our goodbyes to ‘Roger’, ‘Dad’ and ‘Grandy’ – showing our love and thanks to him for looking after us so perfectly over the years.”

Pat Clark

“Dear Judy,

Thank you for all your hard work and great communication for the arrangement of mum’s funeral. Even though the restrictions limited certain things, everything ran so smoothly. We were able to celebrate mum’s life with a lovely service and great help from you and all at Alan Greenwood funeral services on the day.”

Yvonne and Peter Richardson

“Dear John,

Thank you for the wonderful service, support and help you offered me and the way you looked after my partner Bob, after he passed away.

From the professionalism and courtesy your team showed on that most traumatic moment – taking Bob from our house – to your kindness, and surefooted advice, the recommendation of the Celebrant, and then your kindness in coming to the cremation as well.

It’s been the hardest month or so of my life and yet I was so pleased with how the service went, the wonderful order of service you arranged and helped me with and of course the music as well. Throughout it all you treated me with respect, dignity and gave me such helpful advice. I’m not sure I would have managed well without that. Even more, I can now look back and reflect that the day went well and represented my partner and our love so well.

I think it’s important to thank people when they have done such a great job.”

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Chris & Mike Whalen

“Just a wee note to say a huge thank you for your amazing support, care and friendship when helping us to arrange my dad’s funeral. Although it was such a difficult time for us as a family, you ensured that we were so well looked after & that everything went perfectly. Our tears often turned to laughter in your company & that’s because you helped us remember the good times.

Thank you for everything from the bottom of our hearts. We would also like to thank the whole team involved in helping before, during and after my dad’s funeral. You truly are amazing, showing such dignity, compassion, care and professionalism. Thank you.”

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