Robert Viner (13 Jul 1946 - 15 Apr 2021)

I have only just become aware of Rob's sad passing but would still like to write a few words.
I joined 3M, straight from school, working for Rob in the Purchasing Department. He was kind, a true gentleman and very good at his job. He taught me well and provided me with the basis for my long career in procurement.
Although I hadn't seen Rob for many years he often cropped up in conversations I had with another 3M colleague.
I will always remember Rob with great fondness and affection.

I was saddened to discover that Rob had passed away. He was a lovely gentle giant with a great sense of humour. We worked together for about 3 years in the Purchasing Dept at 3M London. Happy memories to cherish.

With much love.

I was so sorry to hear this news. Rob's grandmother (Auntie Beat to me) joined us on several childhood holidays and my father, Bob Cole, was best man to Charles at Roberts parents wedding. It was good to have met Rob a few years ago - thanks to Trudy having tracked him down. Even from that brief meeting, it was clear that he was a lovely man and with a gentle warmth and genuine interest in the person with whom he was speaking. Unlike Trudy, I was not around in the 50's to have played with Robert in the gardens at Dorking Road. This will be such a difficult time and my thoughts are with Alison and all Rob's family and friends.

Our sincere condolences to Alison and all the family.

SO sorry to hear about Robert.

Rob was the perfect boss, firm and fair and without ego ; a rarity in the commercial world . Meeting up with him more recently , nothing had changed , the same modest charactersitics that unknown to him, gave him a presence that others valued and respected . Add to this a sense of humour that was dry but not cutting and an eclectic intelligience and you had a great guy. My regret was that i didn't spent more time with him

I have lost a great friend who was always approachable, professional, intelligent and honest - qualities that were only reinforced as I grew to know him better over the years. He had a wealth of interests and a good sense of humour. Rob was extremely helpful over the years and I shall miss his views on a range of topics from politics to sport but above all I will his friendship.