WELCH
Dr. Robert James
Consultant Neonatalist.
On November 25, 2016.
Suddenly at home in Derbyshire.
Bob aged 62 years.
A loving Husband, Dad, Step-Dad and Grandad.
Service is to take place on Monday, December 12, at Manchester Crematorium, at 3pm.
All donations and Inquires
JEREMY UNSWORTH
Funeral Services
67 Church Rd
New Mills
Telephone 01663 742772
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05 December 2016
Way back in 1982, Dr Bob was the registrar on duty at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, when my daughter Tamsin was born at 31 weeks. She struggled for three days in her incubator...then her lungs collapsed.
Dr Bob quite simply saved her life, wrapped her in foil in a travel incubator, and sent her by flying squad to the NIC unit in Manchester.
Today, Tamsin is an Early Years Professional with a Master's Degree, and married, with two beautiful daughters.
I see the family almost daily, and help look after my adorable grandaughters with joy and thankfulness.
I shall never forget that Dr Bob's skill gave me my daughter and subsequently two grandaughters.
He was kind, gentle, and funny, and clearly cared deeply for the babies born in need of help to survive.
I am so very saddened to hear of his death. He saved many babies during his lifetime, and I know many parents will mourn the loss of such a caring, brilliant man. And my heart goes out to his family.
Rest in peace, Dr Bob.
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02 December 2016
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