In loving memory of Robert Marshall (Bob) who sadly passed away on 16th May 2026 aged 84.
Bob was a loving husband, dad, grandad and great grandad.
A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at Gedling Crematorium on 17th June 2026 @ 11.30am
In memory of Bob, instead of floral tributes, donations can be made to Maggie's Centre City hospital.
In honor of a legendary granddad, who taught us the value of kindness, hard work, and family.
His legacy lives on in everyone he loved."
Celebrating the life of an incredible Man.
Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories. You are forever in our hearts
It is hard to put into words just how much Grandad meant to us.
Some of our happiest memories are of the time we spent with him. We remember playing football together in the garden, listening to him tell us that one day he would build us our very own football pitch. We remember making sculptures with him on the beach, spending hours together, never realising at the time how precious those moments would become.
Grandad had the most incredible hands. As a joiner, there seemed to be nothing he couldn’t make, fix or create. He was always building something, always helping someone. One of my most treasured memories is the bunk bed he built for me completely from wood, with a study space underneath. Looking back, it wasn’t just something he made, it was a reflection of who he was. He gave his time, his talent and his love so freely to the people around him.
I will always remember sitting on his knee on holiday as he drove around the field in his car. They may seem like small moments, but they are the memories that stay with us forever, the moments when we felt safe, loved and happy simply because we were with him.
What made Grandad so special wasn’t just what he could do with his hands, but what he did with his heart. He filled every room with warmth, laughter and kindness. He had a way of making people smile, of bringing people together, and of making everyone feel loved. Being with him felt easy. It felt like home.
The greatest gift Grandad gave us was not the things he built, but the memories he created and the love he shared. Those memories are woven through our lives and our family, and they will stay with us forever!
We miss him more than words can say. We miss his smile, his voice, his stories and his presence. But we are so grateful that we were lucky enough to have him in our lives, and that we have so many wonderful memories to hold onto.
Grandad, thank you for every football game, every day at the beach, every act of kindness, every word of encouragement and every moment of love. Thank you for being the wonderful Grandad that you were.
You were deeply loved, and you always will be.
We love you, Grandad. Always. 💙
Wow, perfectly encapsulating a man we hold so dear and the lasting legacy he left behind.
To a man I am extremely proud to call my dad and my hero. You will always live on in my heart, in the memories we shared and the smiles every time I think of you. I’m grateful for every single moment we spent together dad, i just wish it was more.. You may be gone from my sight, but you will never be gone from my heart. Love you millions dad. Rest in peace… ❤️ xxxxx
To Debbie and family. So very sorry to hear of your sad loss and to let you know my thoughts are with you. He always had a smile x
Thank you Julie for your kind words and donation.
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