Robert Clenton (Bob) Sadler

🕯 Paula Humpage lit a candle Dear Uncle Bob, You were a brave marine; adored by our mother, Iris; devoted to Kitty - the love of your life - and Pete, your son. You were the font of all knowledge when it came to the Sadler-family history and lived your life independent to the last. You loved your birds, the nightly possums, and dear little Scruf...more

🕯 Colin Sallis lit a candle Bob I have very fond memories of my 2visits to Australia and getting to know you also of your visits to England I am so pleased that my daughter Clare and her family spent time with you at Christmas Rest in peace dear Brother Colin

🕯 Paula Humpage lit a candle Written on behalf of Iris Goddard Dear Bob, You were the best big brother to us all. I treasure our childhood years together. Gone but forever in my heart. Iris Goddard, sister 92

🕯 Jean Tuke lit a candle Bob was born a gritty Brit. He served as a Royal Marine during the Second World War in various theatres of war, including at the D.Day Landings in 1944 and Hong Kong towards the end of hostilities. It was while in the forces that he visited Australia on a training course and vowed that one day he would return there to liv...more

🕯 Jacki Goddard lit a candle Dear Uncle Bob, I have been reliving the myriad of memories I have of you, Kitty, and Pete as you all cruised happily through life in and around idyllic Shoal Bay. The heady days back in the 70s and 80s, when we were living with you or near you in the Bay, make me smile a lot now, nearly 50 years on. I remember Pet...more

🕯 Clare lit a candle Dear Uncle Bob, We spent such a lovely couple of days in Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay last December. It truely is a a magical place. Spending time with you over those 2 days was very special and we will treasure those memories for a very long time. Rest in peace with your loved ones Bob. God bless. Clare, James & Hannah X...more

🕯 Caroline Powell lit a candle The Sadler family history has always been a strong one and throughout our lives the stories of Brian's (dad) life has always been about Bob, Iris and Colin. Despite so many years of their lives spent apart the love and bond between them has always been so evident. Stories of Peter's bush-life, images of Shoal Bay...more

🕯 Maria Gfrerer lit a candle Our neighbour Bob, I keep looking across at your house and it’s in darkness. I miss seeing your TV flickering and your garage door closing, knowing all is ok. I remember Wednesday mornings when you left early to do your shopping and your regular routines that “kept us to a timetable”, well most of the times ! We will ...more

Miss Me, but let me go When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me I want no tears in a gloom filled room, Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little,but not to much and not with your head bowed low remember the mateship that we once shared Miss me ,but let me go. This is a journey we all must take and each must ta...more

(This speech was delivered by Bob's neighbour, Julia Wilson, at his Memorial Service. It is posted on Julia's behalf by Paula Humpage) Hello, My name is Julia and I have had the pleasure of being Bob’s next door neighbour for over 20 years. Bob lived in 18 Essendene Road Shoal Bay for approximately half of his life, so I thought it only fitt...more

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