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To all Rab's friends on this site.

Sadly my lovely lovely husband Rab passed away late on Tuesday night, I just cannot imagine my life without him. Thank you everyone for your friendship over the last while, it helped Rab so much. Take care everyone, Diana x

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hedgehoggy

My deepest sympathy .

Hoggy x

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Jules-55

Hi Diana so so sad and sorry to read your post, Rab was the first to welcome me and most others on this site, I will never forget how his advice and wit made me feel so much happier, a feeling of 'finding my family' we will all miss his posts but will never forget him. Thinking of you and all Rabs family and friends.

Take care

Julie xxxx

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TrishLamb

I'm so very sorry for your loss, he was a lovely man and highly thought of by us all xxx I sadly lost my husband last January, Rab was always there to offer advice and guidance. I would like to put my hand out to you and offer my support whenever you need it. I will inbox you my mobile number and feel free to contact me xxx Trish x

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Diana

I'm so very sorry for your loss you must be devastated! I wish Rab peace on his journey to paradise!

Jo xx

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Liampaul03

Thinking of you all at the sad loss if Rabx god bless

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Kctay

Your husband was a wonderful man, my thoughts are with you and your family

X

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Inula

Oh Diane

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Rabs humour shone through in his posts and he was always there for everyone on the forum. He will be sorely missed by many. I can't reach out and hug you but I do send you a virtual hug.

Much love

Netty x

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Tina60

Dear Diana

So sorry to read your sad news, only been on the site a short time but Rab's comments and replies so helpful he was a lovely man.

Tina x

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frankiedarv

So sorry for your loss, he was such a lovely man my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and dont forget we are always here when you need a friend or a shoulder to lean on.

lots of love

Francesxx

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Peterkin102

I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Rab's wit and ideas and observations and his love of golf. I could sense he was already prepared for the next step beyond. May God bless his soul.

Peter

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tilstongal

Dear Diana,

This is a hateful cruel disease and takes only the best people, like Rab. He was an inspiration to us on the site and I'm sure you will be devastared without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

X

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Rutheg

So sorry for your loss, your family are in my thoughts.

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stewart58

Hi Diana,

My thoughts are with your family at this sad time.Rab was a great help to everyone on here.R.I.P.

Stewart

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Bow-19

I too enjoyed reading Rabs posts. A sad time. My thoughts are with you and your family x

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Janey_H

I am really sorry to read this. Sending you all my very best wishes.

Xxx

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JeanneLe

I'm so sorry to hear your news. His comments were always so helpful and he had a humour that helped enormously during the bad times.

Jeanne

I'm so sorry for your loss you must be devastated, God Bless you & family.

xx

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This must be a very sad time for you and all your family as well as Rab's friends. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Vicky

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tjbro

So Sorry to hear that news RIP Rab

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Olic

My thought are with you and your family. His humour in his comments on this web site will be missed.

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jass070896

I too would like to add my sincere best wishes to all the family. You must be very proud of Rab, he was so helpful and inspirational, he not only had a sense of humour but such dignity too. We shall all miss him, but none more than you.

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pea-green-boat

Diana,

Sorry for your loss. I will miss Rab's kind words and humour on here. A great spirit. Take things a day at a time. To be fighting together and then suddenly to be one person is a real shock. This is a hard and painful place. If you ever want to chat, please message me direct. I am a year and one month ahead of you.

Katherine

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maggie1960

I am very sorry to read of your loss please accept my deepest sympathy.

Regards

Maggie

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ericbyrne

Hi Diana,I am so sorry to hear of Rabs passing,a absolute gentleman,supporter of so many here,he will be sorely missed.

Eric x

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Kittypaws

Dear Diane, so so sorry to hear your news - he was a wonderful man who gave so much hope and inspiration to others despite battling the disease himself - thinking of you at this dreadful time xx

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littlenanny in reply toKittypaws

So sorry to hear of Rab,s passing, sending you all good wishes at this sad time, rest in peace Rab x.

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sue2428

so sorry for your loss another angel for heaven god bless x

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kirsty48

So very sorry to hear this. Rab's courage and humanity shone through in his posts on here and he gave such comfort and hope to many, including myself. Sincerest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Rest in peace Rab. xx

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Scaredlady

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Rab had such a strong presence even through the Internet, I can only imagine how he was in real life.

Rab is out of pain & no longer suffering. Bless you & give you the strength to come through this.

Laura

xxx

I am so sorry to hear that ,there are no words to make you feel better ,but he was obviously a lovely gentleman and always gave me good positive realistic advice .It has really helped me at times .Thinking of you and your family .Diane

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