Bob Larcombe (29 May 1944 - 13 May 2020)

Bless you Bob For enriching our lives. We love you, you wont be forgotten. George and Jilly.xxxxxxx

Dear Joan,
You probably won't remember me but I was at Holyrood with you both. My sister came to see us yesterday and mentioned that Bob had died, I can't remember who told her but she lives in Ilminster. I have read Bob's history that you have written on this page and had no idea that he had served in HM forces. He would have been the life and soul of his comrades, from memories I have of him at school. I remember you well as you were the heartthrob of many boys at school. I am so sorry to hear of his death and of the suffering he must have undergone not to mention your own fear for his life etc. I understand that you lost a son 25 years ago, we too lost a son aged 32 in 2006. If you do remember me I was quite in to music and played roles in the Gilbert & Sullivan operas at school. I kept up my music for all of my life but lost the sight in 1 and a 1/2 eyes eyes so can no longer read music and it is very difficult to read words and numbers. I married my wife Pat in 1964 she was in the Central Band of the WRAF and we had three sons. One is an international organist https://philipscriven.com/ l and the other Paul is a builder. I rang my friend Roger Riste and told him of Bob which saddened him too, Roger gas Parkinson's disease. Joan I am so sorry for your loss but I am sure that you had seen Bob in discomfort and is now at rest and peace.

With this message comes Love and happy memories of the smiling Bob.

Sincerely Yours,

Pete Scriven (Schoolmate to you both)

Such a sad day, Bob we are really going to miss you, but fondly remember all of the good times with you and Joanie over the past 40 years. We look forward to getting together with all of your family and friends soon to say goodbye properly. RIP

Thank you for all the good times. Kenny and Helen

Fond memories of our time together in Ripon in the late 60s,when both our families were complete .
RIP Bob ,you were a lovely man

Fond memories of our time together in Ripon in the late 60s,when both our families were complete.
RIP Bob ,you were a lovely man.

Fond memories of when we were all together in Ripon and both families were complete.RIP Bob, you were a lovely man

Been friends with Bob and Joan since our boys were toddlers. Bob was a smashing bloke and will be sorely missed. All our Love goes to Joan, David and Paul and the rest of his family xxx

Dear Bob
We are going to miss you so much. We will remember you so fondly as a wonderful man who always made us smile. Lots of love forever. Gary, Liz & Katie.

Dearest Uncle Bob,

You were the best uncle any niece could ever have. I always really looked forward to seeing you. From the times you used to pop by mum and dads between meetings, the times we shared at home and not least our skiing holiday :-). Happy times.
I will remember you, always with a smile - so young at heart, funny, generous and kind.
I raise a glass (of scotch) in your honour and hope the blackbird inside will be bursting into song wherever you are now.
You will be missed by Richie and I very much, and I’m sure many other people too.
Don’t worry - we will all look after Joanie - and make sure she is ok.

With all my love - Jacky (Larcombe) xxxx

Goodbye Bob. Liz and I will miss you greatly. It seems such a short time since we met. I joined Sharps 1/12/1983 and you joined 1/4/1984. I shook the dust of of my shoes but you plodded on. It is nice to see some names here that we knew together. 36 years as colleagues, business partners and always friends. We have watched your family grow, generation after generation. I do not know how Joanie kept you all in line, We love you both dearly and lthough you have left us we will Joanie to talk to and I hope see occasionally. Your dear friends Bob and Liz

We will always remember you

We will always remember you

Sad that you have left so early. RIP Captain Bob, you will be sorely missed.

A lovely man and a great friend. RP Bob , Gill and Roy Haswell

We have a store of wonderful memories of our lovely friend Bob. Many years ago the four of us went to the Granada TV Studios in Manchester. On the set of the Houses of Parliament you could sit on the Government or Opposition benches and about 50 of us debated the pros and cons of smoking. Bob was in his element and on top form and he kept crossing the floor and changing sides. Everyone was in stitches. How fortunate we were all those years ago to meet Bob and Joan and Michael and David in Singapore. How lucky we have been to remain lifelong friends. God bless you Bob for being you. Our hearts and love go to you Joan and David and Paul and all your lovely family. Harry and Marie

So many good and happy memories together Bob, whilst in the Army at Berlin and Farnborough and all the years since. We and our families have had lots of fun together skiing, cruising, Cyprus, Majorca holidays to name but a few. You are without doubt my best friend and were like a brother to me. We will miss you terribly.

In memory of Capt Bob Larcombe RE.
A great comrade and friend.

Terry and Laurie Randerson