I am overwhelmed by your kindness and i would like to express my greatful thanks for myself and for our Robert , he is smiling widely and no doubt making some off the cuff witty comment . I will be posting details of the funeral arrangements for Robert shortly . This could turn out to be quite an occasion as you will see shortly . Robert made me promise to keep no-one away . He wanted people , lots of people to come along .This is not a simple family funeral , it is going to be about one of the most wonderful persons any of us have ever known , a celebration.
YOU ARE ALL INVITED FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE TO A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF ROBERT GORNALL . LETS TREAT IT LIKE A HUGE CRAFT SHOW AND COME ALONG FROM WHEVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD. HOWEVER YOU DONT NEED TO BUY A TICKET FOR THIS ONE ...OH AND I FORGOT..HE WANTED NO BLACK AT HIS FUNERAL !.. I will post full details very shortly of this special occasion .
Once again on behalf of us both a huge thank you to you all , it makes his life very worthwhile !
Gordon x
keep strong you have a worldwide following who you both have inspired with your personalalities, knowledge and friendship. thankyou for being you. please continue being part of the craft family we still need you to be part of our journey. hugs to you at this difficult time. Diane Spriggs chesterfield xx
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you Gordon, keep all your happy memories in your heart along with the love you had from Robert....sleep peacefully Robert xxx
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ReplyDeleteyou were a true inspiration to all keen crafters .I always made a point of coming to see Robert demo at shows
No one knows what life holds for us all you touched our hearts R.I.P
Gordon, All of us here at Product Performers are truly saddened to hear of Robert's passing. He was a great man, a beautifully talented artist and a smooth talker. : ) I know why everyone was so drawn to him.
ReplyDeleteHe will be remembered in all our hearts and thoughts.
My prayers are with you and all of Robert's family and friends. May your celebration of his life be a grand one. We send our love from the states.
Amy
My mum and dad (Jane and Mark Zaremba)still talk about the time you all spent in the Gambia, their memories of you both with stay with them forever... we still can't believe that Robert has gone... Kia haka Gordon (stay strong)our thoughts are with you and your family xxx
ReplyDeletePlease give my warmest regards to your mum and dad . We had many great times with them and i have always missed them , lovely people . Im sure this is a real shock to them as it is to everyone.I hope they are both well.I couldnt believe it when Rob told me they had mived to be near you out in new zealand , but of course the Birdlife , i bet they are loving it. love to you all xx
DeleteSo, so sorry to hear the very sad news. When I spoke to Robert on the phone, he was so lovely and helpful and I used to enjoy watching him on tv. My thoughts are with you. Love Anne x York
ReplyDeleteSorry I can't get to the Celebration. I never met Robert, but the over-whelming sense of love he has brought out of the crafting community. So on the day of celebration, cry a little, laugh a lot and love even more! I'll be thinking of you all.
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