Robert "Rob" Wood (15 Feb 1954 - 19 Jul 2022)

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Location
Tithe Green Burial Ground Salterford Lane, Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6NZ
Date
12th Aug 2022
Time
1pm
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Robert (Rob) Wood

The Wood family announces the passing of Robert Wood (68) Wollaton, Nottingham. Born 15th February 1954, Rob died peacefully at his home on 19th July 2022. He spent the last week of his life with his daughters Onika and Bindie, as well as dog’s Sam and Joe.

Rob was a much-loved friend, neighbour, colleague, brother, dad and husband to the late Nicola (Nicky) Green.

Forever special in his own way, and a man of no nonsense and fuss, Rob will be remembered as a man of great wit, wisdom, with a vision ahead of his time.

He took in many teen-age waifs and strays; rescued a fair few dogs from Nottingham RSPCA; could roll a rolly in his sleep; down a bucket of tea or a ‘tinny’ and often had a pencil behind his ear. His last ‘essential shop’ was beer and baccy.

He was an avid reader with a love of science and philosophy bordering on the esoteric, and was a keen fan of Sci-fi.

In accordance with his wishes, Rob will have a green burial. Details of the Burial and Graveside Service are as follows:

Friday 12th August at 1pm
Tithe Green Burial Ground
Salterford Lane
Calverton
Nottingham
NG14 6NZ

Due to restrictions in relation to a green burial, PLEASE DO NOT BRING OR SEND FLOWERS.

If you would like to make a donation, please see robert-wood-1954-2022.muchloved.com

In time, Rob will become a ‘Guardian of Sherwood Forest’ and a remembrance plaque placed on the Sherwood Tree of Life. Rob’s legacy, and super-hero status, will live on.

Offline donation: Anonymous Retiring Collection donated in memory of Robert
Offline donation: Mick Guthrie donated in memory of Robert
Offline donation: Helen Cooper donated in memory of Robert
Offline donation: Jonathan Wilson & Mark B, donated in memory of Robert
Offline donation: John & Ellie Wood donated in memory of Robert
Ewan Macintyre wrote

I'm sorry I can't be there today, Rob but I will be at the QMC having an MRI scan. I'm afraid we're all dropping to bits now.
I just wanted to say you were a friend of mine, and more than that a good man. There are very few people I would say that about. One fewer now and that makes my world, and the world in general, a poorer place.
Nicky, I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Rob was a true one-off good man.

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