Robert Stewart (Passed away 18 Jul 2022)

I remember shortly after Robert and Christine were married and they lived with us, for a short time, at 6 Vulcan Street, Springburn. It was 'cosy' with our Mum and Dad, sister Janet and me. Robert taught me to ride a bike and, like George, I remember following him and Harry to the Rowing Club on Glasgow Green. Following Robert and Harry, and I agree with George, usually meant running to keep up!!! I guess I enjoyed it as I rowed for my school in later years. I also remember Robert and Christine moving to their first house, in a tenement, on Springburn Road. If I remember correctly it was practically opposite the 'O'Briens'!

They then moved to Thornaby on Tees where I remember we visited them several times. Robert then joined IBM, moving to Hampshire, where he enjoyed a successful and fulfilling career. Again he helped me make one of my career decisions. His help and wisdom helped me make a decision to move into the IT industry and I also joined IBM.

Robert and Christine visited Mary and I at our homes both in the UK and also when we lived in the USA. I guess I also learnt from Robert the benefit to your career of working and living in other countries.

It is sad when a man such as Robert leaves us but I draw comfort by knowing he is with my sister Christine.

I only know Bob for 14 months but we spent a lot of time together sharing stories and getting to know each other. He was a proud man and always wanted to be productive, right to the end. He was mostly proud of his family and we chatted endless hours about his children and his Christine who he missed immensely.
I will miss this gentleman very much, rest in peace Bob.
Sally x

Thank you Ken for spending time with my dad and helping to give him a fitting send off

Thank you for helping my dad

Very sad news. We spent many happy times with both Bob and Chris in Brazil and we will treasure those lovely memories
Our thoughts are with you all.

Carol & Jeff (Ramsay)

George O'Brien, Cape Town.
Robert came to live with us at 480 Springburn Road and Robert and I shared a bedroom for a couple of years while he was furthering his studies, my Mother and Roberts father were twins hence a close family connection.
One of Robert's first projects at 480 was to build a record player so that he could play his 45's of Elvis and the Everly brother, he was also a good dancer and jived really well.
Apart from his studies he was a hands on Man repairing, building and just fixing stuff, it made him happy.
Robert became my second big Brother, it was just great, he took me to the baths
to teach me to swim but that didn't work as I still cant swim.
Jimmy mentioned his long stride, we would walk through the Glasgow Green on our way to the Glasgow printers rowing club with me frantically running to keep up, I was just a boy 9 years his junior "what a roll model".
Lastly if ever there was a love story its was Robert and Christine as no one can deny that it is a match made in Heaven.

George O'B.

A well composed and touching obituary regarding my oldest brother Robert.
I unfortunately cannot be in person at his funeral service due to ongoing health problems. I recall how fit he was when my eldest son Asa and myself came down to visit Bob & Chris in Bishops Waltham several years ago. As we walked along Portsmouth High Street I couldn't keep up with him and he was 13 years older than me. Am glad that he had all his children around him at the end.

So sorry for your loss. Bob and Chis were our next door neighbours in Bishops Waltham for 15 years- a devoted and loving couple. We spoke to Bob only a few months ago and we were so pleased he had settled into his new home and he sounded really happy. I am so sorry we will be unable to make the funeral as we are away on holiday