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Personal note from Saffron

Thank you so much for everyone's love and support during this difficult time. Losing Rob has been very difficult.
Dad is a direct influence on my life, has always been a positive and steadfast support, during my 50 years being his daughter and I know will continue to be influenced for the rest of my time here.

I feel so lucky to have experienced half a century of his love. It is quite something to be on the receiving end of such genuine unconditional flow of love. I still feel it absolutely wholeheartedly and received with open hands the final drops as we spent the last part of his life together in a summery south of france. His excitement for research and discovery every part as evident and strong, while I sat on the edge of his bed and shared the writeup for a book I had come across - which turned out to be a meaningful step in the research towards my thesis. He said' Oh wow this the kind of book you sit down with a glass of red wine and enjoy!' as I read the summary out loud to him and showed him the cover.

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What were Robert's favorite songs or musical artists?
Robs favorite music was Bob Dylan when we were young- and Joan Baez then a lot more …
Robs favorite music was Bob Dylan when we were young- and Joan Baez then a lot more after- Rol…
Robs favorite music was Bob Dylan when we were young- and Joan Baez then a lot more after- Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin …
What were Robert's favorite artists or styles of art?
French Impressionist painters, Giacometti sculptures, Da Vinci ...Rodin and so much …
French Impressionist painters, Giacometti sculptures, Da Vinci ...Rodin and so much more!
French Impressionist painters, Giacometti sculptures, Da Vinci ...Rodin and so much more!
What were Robert's favorite foods?
Grilled Barramundi and salad. Greek Salad with local cheese.. Chocolate Mousse... Al…
Grilled Barramundi and salad. Greek Salad with local cheese.. Chocolate Mousse... All the fren…
Grilled Barramundi and salad. Greek Salad with local cheese.. Chocolate Mousse... All the french cheeses (especially Ch…
What were Robert's favorite books?
Ah man.. this will take all day. He read so much!
Ah man.. this will take all day. He read so much!
Ah man.. this will take all day. He read so much!

Timeline

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Born

July 10th, 1945
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Graduated from college

1967
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
B.Arts
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Graduated from graduate school

1970
University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Master Urban and Regional Planning

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Coogee Cliffs, Coogee NSW, Australia

Funeral services provided by

Pompes Funèbres PFG

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