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Sir Bobby finds repose at last.

August 5th, 2009 | 4 Comments |

Robert William Robson 1933 - 2009.
Sir Bobby Robson.
Sir Bobby Robson was buried earlier in a private family ceremony in the North East. He was laid to rest close to Langley Park, the village where he was raised as a miner’s son. Finally succombing to cancer after a tough eighteen year battle against the disease, he died last Friday at his home in County Durham.

Lady Elsie Robson and their sons, Andrew, Paul and Mark were joined by other relatives and close friends at the ceremony, and Lady Robson issued a statement on the funeral, the numerous tributes to the much loved and respected manager, and a forthcoming thankgiving service, which will also be held in the region. It reads as follows:

“Lady Robson has been overwhelmed by the wonderful tributes and messages of condolence and is very grateful that the family’s privacy has been respected at this sad time.

“Arrangements for the thanksgiving service in celebration of Sir Bobby’s life will be announced in due course.”