July 5, 1934 – August 28, 2014 at the age of 80 years
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al mcdouall
on September 19, 2014 at 10:41 am
I can concur with Margaret regarding Robert . I only knew him for a short few weeks in my capacity as a hospice volunteer . In that time I too enjoyed his wit and company . As we “toured” the hallways there was always a “hello” to the staff and patients along the way . Everyone had a smile for Robert . There were many painful moments for him , but he never complained at all . A very stoic and proud Scotsman throughout his life’s journey . At the news of his passing nurse Marie shed a tear or two as , I’m sure, many staff felt a loss too . His family can take much comfort knowing all the hospital staff respected his suffering and made Robert’s final weeks as comfortable as possible .
Margaret Macfie
on September 8, 2014 at 10:23 pm
Our family would like to extend our sincere condolences to Robert’s family and friends. We knew him for only a few weeks, as he was in the same hospital ward as our father. Robert was definitely a special person. Although he was obviously very ill, and often in pain and discomfort, he was always dignified and courteous, but with a wickedly dry sense of humour. We were sorry when he was moved to another ward, and saddened to hear that he had passed away. Robert was a favourite with all the hospital staff, so we hope you are comforted in knowing that the nurses were unfailingly kind and attentive to him.
Deepest sympathies, The Macfie Family
July 5, 1934 – August 28, 2014
I can concur with Margaret regarding Robert . I only knew him for a short few weeks in my capacity as a hospice volunteer . In that time I too enjoyed his wit and company . As we “toured” the hallways there was always a “hello” to the staff and patients along the way . Everyone had a smile for Robert . There were many painful moments for him , but he never complained at all . A very stoic and proud Scotsman throughout his life’s journey . At the news of his passing nurse Marie shed a tear or two as , I’m sure, many staff felt a loss too . His family can take much comfort knowing all the hospital staff respected his suffering and made Robert’s final weeks as comfortable as possible .
Our family would like to extend our sincere condolences to Robert’s family and friends. We knew him for only a few weeks, as he was in the same hospital ward as our father. Robert was definitely a special person. Although he was obviously very ill, and often in pain and discomfort, he was always dignified and courteous, but with a wickedly dry sense of humour. We were sorry when he was moved to another ward, and saddened to hear that he had passed away. Robert was a favourite with all the hospital staff, so we hope you are comforted in knowing that the nurses were unfailingly kind and attentive to him.
Deepest sympathies, The Macfie Family