Bob Winstanley RIP

[steviebee]

Such sad news. Bob was such a smashing guy. Poor Rose must be devastated. I always enjoyed catching up with him and Rose mostly at away games throughout many years. He will be sorely missed.

 

[Peteseeger]

RIP Bob.

 

[Beezy]

RIP Bob

 

[Peter G]

Yet more very sad news at yet another of our Brentford family passing. It really does seem to have been a terrible year where we have lost so many of the old "faces" that many of us knew.

Bob and Rose have been going home and away, barely missing a match, since before I first started going 45 years ago. This support was given despite them living in Swindon, Scotland and most recently in Lincoln. Bob always had a smile - more of a cheeky smirk really.

My condolences Rose. I am very sorry for your loss (a loss to us all).

RIP Bob. God rest your soul.

As has been said, we have lost a number of true long serving Bees fans over the past year, but this week to lose Bob, Derek and Alan has been heartbreaking. It makes you think of your own mortality. I really am, albeit unlike me, lost for the right words to say. The part they, and those before them, all played in their own way, will remain an indelible part of our rich history. They will never be forotten.

 

[vcmazz]

To commute to each Brentford home game from Scotland - as they did for a long time was the epitome of loyal support.

Good Lord. That is some dedication! Bob's name is instantly recognisable to me yet I couldn't quite picture him for some reason. I did instantly when I saw the photo. Wishing him a peaceful rest and sending his family my thoughts and love.

 

[peterbees]

Didn’t know Bob personally but now recognise him. One of those familiar comforting faces that you always saw at far flung northern outposts and always with his good lady.
RIP Bob and best wishes to Rose in what must be an impossibly difficult time.

Another face I recognise but did not know personally. RIP SIR

 

[vcmazz]

Good Lord. That is some dedication! Bob's name is instantly recognisable to me yet I couldn't quite picture him for some reason. I did instantly when I saw the photo. Wishing him a peaceful rest and sending his family my thoughts and love.

Did Bob deal in football programmes by any chance? I think the penny might have dropped as to how I knew him.

 

[Banana]

Did Bob deal in football programmes by any chance? I think the penny might have dropped as to how I knew him.

correct.

 

[TW3Bee]

I reckon 10 % of some of the people i stood with at some of the poor away support games have died this last year or 2

A sad year indeed.

 

[High Street Bee]

Home

A huge selection of quality football programmes and great customer service.

www.bobsprogs.com

This is Bob and Rose's website for those that are interested. I dont know if she will keep it running in Bob's memory or will wind it down. Either way she will have stock to shift so perhaps have a look.

Im sure Rose wouldnt want charity - this way its a business transaction

 

[High Street Bee]

Also do we know if the club can do something in his memory - similar to Bill the Fish? A minutes applause perhaps?

 

[Ashford Bees]

Very sad news. We sat directly in front of Bob and Rose in the Paddock for our last 3 seasons at Griffin Park. Loved our chats. RIP Bob and condolences and to Rose.

Now just need to find the right tine to tell my son.

Been a sad week for losing much loved and respected bees characters. I presume there will be a memorial video montage on he big screens Boxing Day, and subsequent minutes applause for our lost brothers and sisters from this year.

 

[ruislip bee]

Very sad news. We sat directly in front of Bob and Rose in the Paddock for our last 3 seasons at Griffin Park. Loved our chats. RIP Bob and condolences and to Rose.

Now just need to find the right tine to tell my son.

Been a sad week for losing much loved and respected bees characters. I presume there will be a memorial video montage on he big screens Boxing Day, and subsequent minutes applause for our lost brothers and sisters from this year.

Yep I like this idea. Not really practical to have 3 or 4 separate minutes of applause during a game imho.

 

[sonofabee]

Yep I like this idea. Not really practical to have 3 or 4 separate minutes of applause during a game imho.

In fairness that’s why the club decided to discontinue as requests were growing with so many lovely, long serving, true die hards all leaving us. How do you decide who deserved age who doesn’t and how many might you end up with as the weather gets worse at this time of the year?
I trust this last wave of special fans will get a fitting tribute

 

[Banana]

In fairness that’s why the club decided to discontinue as requests were growing with so many lovely, long serving, true die hards all leaving us. How do you decide who deserved age who doesn’t and how many might you end up with as the weather gets worse at this time of the year?
I trust this last wave of special fans will get a fitting tribute

As usual, the first home game of the new year is where fans we lost this year will be honoured.

 

[Bizzy Bee]

Home

A huge selection of quality football programmes and great customer service.

www.bobsprogs.com

This is Bob and Rose's website for those that are interested. I dont know if she will keep it running in Bob's memory or will wind it down. Either way she will have stock to shift so perhaps have a look.

Im sure Rose wouldnt want charity - this way its a business transaction

I help Rose (& Bob of course laterly) with their websites & ebay shop. It is Rose's intention to continue to run them, however please bear in mind that any orders may be delayed in being sent out at this sad time.

 

[sonofabee]

As usual, the first home game of the new year is where fans we lost this year will be honoured.

?? I was just giving logic as to why we are unlikely to have 3 different tributes on Boxing Day despite all 3 deserving special recognition.

 

[bobwin out of town bee]

On Wednesday 14th December I lost not only my husband Bob but my sole mate, business partner &my football buddy of the last 42years. This has left a massive void.
Thank you all for your kind messages. It is a great comfort to know in such dark times that Robert was thought so highly of by so many fellow bees
Thank you
Rose

 

[Ashford Bees]

On Wednesday 14th December I lost not only my husband Bob but my sole mate, business partner &my football buddy of the last 42years. This has left a massive void.
Thank you all for your kind messages. It is a great comfort to know in such dark times that Robert was thought so highly of by so many fellow bees
Thank you
Rose

So sorry for your loss Rose. We’re all here for you at this vey sad tine x

 

[dino gatto]

On Wednesday 14th December I lost not only my husband Bob but my sole mate, business partner &my football buddy of the last 42years. This has left a massive void.
Thank you all for your kind messages. It is a great comfort to know in such dark times that Robert was thought so highly of by so many fellow bees
Thank you
Rose

Bob will be forever in our hearts and part of our footballing experience at the Gtech and you will be forever supported by the Bees family Be strong Rose

 

[andy58bee]

Stood with Bob and Rose many times over the years, can't really say we were great friends, just three Bees sharing the experience. As others have said on here Bob was always cheerful and good to know. Best wishes to Rose.

 

[Untouchable]

 

[Bizzy Bee]

It was Bob Winstanley's funeral yesterday. There were a fair number of Bee's fans in attendance including Cliff Crown & Marcus Gayle, to give Bob the send off that he wanted. Rest in peace good friend.

 

[kevalutonbee]

It was Bob Winstanley's funeral yesterday. There were a fair number of Bee's fans in attendance including Cliff Crown & Marcus Gayle, to give Bob the send off that he wanted. Rest in peace good friend.

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas will take on a whole new significance now

 

[stedders]

It was a humbling experience.
It's something special when the man in question also doubles up as Master of Ceremonies!

 

[kevalutonbee]

It was a humbling experience.
It's something special when the man in question also doubles up as Master of Ceremonies!

Thinking about it, if he had thought about it longer he could have read his own eulogy

 

[Bizzy Bee]

It was a humbling experience.
It's something special when the man in question also doubles up as Master of Ceremonies!

Indeed. I'd seen some of the videos after they were filmed in the summer. It was how he wanted it.

 

[Bizzy Bee]

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas will take on a whole new significance now

And I wonder how many times Freed From Desire has been played at a funeral?

 

[bobwin out of town bee]

Yesterday we scattered the ashes of Bob & Derek in the Brentford memorial garden.
I would like to thank the many family & friends who came.
Thank you to Peter Gilham & Stuart Cashman the club Chaplin who led the service for your kind words & support.
Finally I would like to thank Brentford for all the support you have given me over the last nine months & for the memorial garden where Bob & Derek can finally rest in peace at the club that ment so much to them both.
Rose

 

[RodBee]

Yesterday we scattered the ashes of Bob & Derek in the Brentford memorial garden.
I would like to thank the many family & friends who came.
Thank you to Peter Gilham & Stuart Cashman the club Chaplin who led the service for your kind words & support.
Finally I would like to thank Brentford for all the support you have given me over the last nine months & for the memorial garden where Bob & Derek can finally rest in peace at the club that ment so much to them both.
Rose

Sorry to miss this Rose, but I was not aware of the ceremony.

I think of Bob and yourself at every away game as you were both always there and we could have a good chat and laugh with.

Bob may have left us but he is certainly not forgotten. Rest in Peace, Bob.