Often when we visited Uncle Walter and Aunt Elsie Bob would be visiting Beryl. I was about nine - Bob would always tip me half a crown when we left.
Bob Downey (2 Dec 1937 - 20 Dec 2022)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of Bob Downey who sadly passed away on 20th December 2022.
Bob was a much-loved husband of Beryl; Dad to Steve and Alison; Grandad to Kiera, Liam, Oliver and Samuel; and Great Grandad to Sophie and Robert.
We will be saying goodbye to Bob at 3:20pm on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at Southend Crematorium followed by refreshments at The Roslin Hotel, Southend.
As Bob was a lifelong West Ham supporter, if possible, please wear something claret or blue to help us celebrate his life.
We request family flowers only but donations to Parkinson's UK would be greatly appreciated.
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![Whilst I only knew Bob for 12 years, I cherish the memories of times shared, common interests & insights proffered (not least knowing which mussels to discard). Whether golf, West Ham, or just life, always enriching & the joy of that firm handshake! RIP x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/k1l8hVSmQakl-h1VSQwgPWVBxww=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/7f26c5c8-61bb-4076-b5b5-cf3edacf0519.jpg)
Whilst I only knew Bob for 12 years, I cherish the memories of times shared, common interests & insights proffered (not least knowing which mussels to discard). Whether golf, West Ham, or just life, always enriching & the joy of that firm handshake! RIP x
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![Bob Downey](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/0uXRa7L-427eZdhp2tbo-OXDfs8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/715ecb67-f007-4b6e-aeb3-6ca0eac023f8.jpg)
![Whilst I only knew Bob for 12 years, I cherish the memories of times shared, common interests & insights proffered (not least knowing which mussels to discard). Whether golf, West Ham, or just life, always enriching & the joy of that firm handshake! RIP x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/k1l8hVSmQakl-h1VSQwgPWVBxww=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/7f26c5c8-61bb-4076-b5b5-cf3edacf0519.jpg)
Whilst I only knew Bob for 12 years, I cherish the memories of times shared, common interests & insights proffered (not least knowing which mussels to discard). Whether golf, West Ham, or just life, always enriching & the joy of that firm handshake! RIP x
![Bob and his brothers - Peter and Jon xxx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/OZ-hWVaPQSE8RhjpTFc1elYwT24=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/358f79d2-fed3-4bcf-b6c9-010f2b61b582.jpeg)
Bob and his brothers - Peter and Jon xxx
![To love and to cherish, from this day forward...](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/_vwGsQMS1NEWjWgbIY8B2YiUwfQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/17cb07d1-72d1-46f3-98ab-8b27711db9a2.jpg)
To love and to cherish, from this day forward...
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![Thank you for letting me share your biscuits with you! And thank you for playing along with me, when I asked you to go to sleep just so I could shout out 'Wake up!' xx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/ZDiutYxzVXsxWqZe0-Ac7T81fO4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/37946dcc-d0f7-42ae-b8db-5535413c1234.jpg)
Thank you for letting me share your biscuits with you! And thank you for playing along with me, when I asked you to go to sleep just so I could shout out 'Wake up!' xx
![Thank you for letting me share your biscuits with you. You really loved your biscuits and cakes! Xx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/TEY_uEdF52fzgdx6UdyAC_6A9nI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/2911c080-3caf-49c6-813b-12a9dcc9e722.jpg)
Thank you for letting me share your biscuits with you. You really loved your biscuits and cakes! Xx
![You always knew how to put a smile on my face Grandad! Gone but never forgotten xx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/0_aswbDW3MssOZE3bn8_I3tXeos=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/5212ec4e-eea6-486c-99d7-212645ca27df.jpg)
You always knew how to put a smile on my face Grandad! Gone but never forgotten xx
![Magic memories of past Christmases](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/XVmOgX4U5_WyxxWDjgusd1KhhNs=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/c3b9dc9c-6873-4347-9117-1114f0aeef50.jpg)
Magic memories of past Christmases
![Hole in one - in your dreams dad. Sleep tight xx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MMTWzJKz64XYy2SbcQX6emiP7H4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/8a273da3-f637-4b81-9fc0-d72e3006f9e8.jpg)
Hole in one - in your dreams dad. Sleep tight xx
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