I have only just heard the very sad news that Robert has passed away last year. To his family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Robert for over 15 years (as I ran the BTAA leathergoods association). Robert was the Chairman/director of the board and I couldn’t have wished for a more supportive, kind and considerate boss. He will be sorely missed by everyone who ever knew him, I am very sure of that... Robert gave his time tirelessly to our non-for profit organisation and supported the Association for more than 40 years, as did his father before him. I hope in time, lovely memories of your lives together will come flooding back. He spoke of his family often, and I knew how proud he was of his children. We have also lost my husband/father suddenly and unexpectedly recently, id like to think Robert is showing Ray the ropes! Diana fiveash Birmingham.