Bob Ayer (10 Mar 1938 - 30 Jul 2020)

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Location
The Oaks Crematorium Bartons Road Havant PO9 5NA
Date
3rd Sep 2020
Time
4pm
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AYER Robert (Bob), Passed away peacefully whilst cycling, doing what he loved, on Thursday 30th July 2020, aged 82 years. Beloved husband to Hilary and loving father to Colin & Susan, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 3rd September 2020, 4pm at The Oaks crematorium, Havant. Close family and friends to attend only. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society c/o Rowland’s Funeral Services, St Peters Road, GU32 3HX, Tel: 01730262711

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Hilary Ayer donated £1,000 in memory of Bob

In memory of Bob, a loving Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather and a good friend to many.

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Sal Cardu wrote

Bob was a wonderful friend with a ton of integrity a big heart. I will always remember Bob with a ton of energy, young in both mind & heart a love for life and passion for the local community. We worked on a number of projects over the past 20 years and enjoyed a few pints and a few laughs. My condolences to his wonderful wife Hillary and family. I will miss him but remember him with great fondness. Rest in peace

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KEITH ANDERSON donated £20 in memory of Bob

Bob the Dart awarded me the wooden spoon one year in the OLD DRUM darts team.

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Lyn & Phil Hayler donated £20 in memory of Bob

We all go back to the early Drum days where Bob was given the nickname of 'Bob the Dart'! A true honest reliable gentleman liked by all who knew him.

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Damian Hinds donated in memory of Bob

Farewell Bob and thank you - a wonderful, kind, big-hearted man, and tirelessly dedicated public servant

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Jo Gray wrote

Sue, Hillary & family...thank you so much for allowing me to share Bob's funeral remotely - I SO wanted to reach out & give you both a huge hug (not that we'd be allowed to anyway!) Some people light up a room, Bob lit up Petersfield. SO lucky that Ralfi brought us together.. a real privilege knowing Bob & sharing a laugh over Ralf (although I know he preferred Dachsunds.. shhh don;t tell Ralfi) xxx

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Nigel Sarjeant donated £50 in memory of Bob

Fond memories of a true gentleman. Rest in peace Bob.

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Steve Bradley donated £20 in memory of Bob

A decent and compassionate man. You will be sadly missed Bob.

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Anthony Williams donated £20 in memory of Bob

Farewell to Bob - a first class Councillor, and always a gentleman

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Wolfgang Holst wrote

Dear Bob, we will miss your warm-hearted, humorous and open nature.
Wolfgang & Regina

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Wolfgang Holst wrote

Dear Bob, we will miss your warm-hearted, humorous and open nature.

Wolfgang & Regina

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Mark Sear donated £30 in memory of Bob

Thank you for everything Bob

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Karen Dawes donated £20 in memory of Bob

Bob is a great man who made the world a better place xxx

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Uwe Pape donated £20 in memory of Bob

It was great pleasure and honour to meet Bob in person and becoming a friend.
My condolence to Hillary, Colin and Susan!
Uwe from Germany

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Jörg Kruse donated £18.21 in memory of Bob

I have known Bob for almost 30 years and I will miss him very much.
Hopefully there are dartboards in heaven.

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Julie Butler donated £50 in memory of Bob

So many memories, Bob will be missed by so many. He was the one that got me into local politics. A great mentor, a great friend and more than that a huge personality. Petersfield won’t be the same without him

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Stuart Willoughby donated £20 in memory of Bob

*Bob the Dart* you will be sadly missed

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Doug Lane donated £100 in memory of Bob

Great guy stood by my sister throughout thick and thin,will be sadly missed.

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Wonderful memories of my Uncle Bob at my wedding in Newcastle in November 2018.  ❤️  Bob loved the North East of England where his wife Hilary grew up and was a keen supporter of Newcastle United.

Wonderful memories of my Uncle Bob at my wedding in Newcastle in November 2018. ❤️ Bob loved the North East of England where his wife Hilary grew up and was a keen supporter of Newcastle United.

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Julie Butler wrote

Always in our thoughts, Petersfield will not be the same without his cheerful disposition. We have so many happy memories of him. He will be sadly missed by everyone that had the honour of knowing him.

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Colin Willoughby donated in memory of Bob

Bob was an inspirational character and a great friend to many people from all walks of life. It is through Bob that the long-standing friendship between darts players in Petersfield and Bothel in northern Germany (The Young Boys) began and this friendship has been maintained to the present day, over 27 years.

Bob always looked forward to this annual exchange and was highly regarded by both teams. The friendship is enduring and has always been a positive experience thanks to Bob's good humour and generous nature.

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  • He has always loved his darts! One of my earliest memories is sitting in the Old Drum garden with a bottle of lemonade, a straw and a bag of crisps whilst no doubt Dad was at the oki. Thank you for your generous donation to a charity close to our hearts x

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Sandra Theckston wrote

Will always remember how supportive you were during DHA days & introduction to Herne as a governor. Great memories at this sad time.

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Sandra Theckston donated £20 in memory of Bob

Will always remember how supportive you were during DHA days & introduction to Herne as a governor. Great memories at this sad time.

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  • Hi Sandra, thank you for your kind words which are a great comfort to us and for your generous donation. Such a shame we can't give Dad the send off he deserves due to Covid-19 but you will be able to attend the funeral virtually or indeed just raise a glass to him on Thursday the 3rd September xx

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