I received this email from Stuart and Ally.

Dear Alan
On behalf of Felicity and Robins family, we  would very much like to thank all the Ex- members who came along on Thursday 10th March to the Church Service in Killearn Parish Church. It was lovely to see all the” weel kent” faces and it was appreciated that there were many BB ties in evidence.
The beautiful weather and such an excellent turn out helped make the very sad day somewhat easier for the family.
Thank you all again.

Stuart and Alistair

Hi Alan

Robin’s funeral will be on Thursday 10th March at Killearn Church of Scotland at 12 noon.

He will be cremated earlier in the day in a small family service,  at Felicity’s request,  but we would be delighted if any members  would like to attend the church and they will be made very welcome.

Regards
Ally

Ally and Stuart Hunter have both been in touch with me, sadly advising that Robin passed away suddenly this morning at the hospice.

Robin had been quite alert to date and had been joking with the nurses shortly before he died.

Once arrangements have been confirmed I will update the website regarding the funeral.

Robin is pictured below in the centre flanked by his younger brothers Ally and Stuart at the reunion in 2009.

I am sure I speak for us all when I say our condolences go out to Robin’s wife Felicity and the “Hunter Clan” at this sad time.

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This year the Association is holding our 67th Annual Reunion at

Victoria Park Bowling Club, Whiteinch on Friday 4th March 2016.

All the email invitations have been sent out twice already.

If you have replied I thank you,  I am still awaiting replies from 47 members who are on email.

We currently have 23 confirmed as attending.

Paper invitations will be going out early this week, so to allow us to save on postage can I urge you to reply to your email if you haven’t done so already?

Many Thanks

Tom Houston forwarded this:-

Hi Alan

Ann and I visited Robin last week at the hospice and he was in good form and hoping to get home soon.

Felicity told me that Robin’s Rotary are holding a fund raising evening on the 8th March for the hospice and I was wondering if any of the members who know Robin would care to contribute.

I will be coming to the Ex-Members reunion and can pass any cheques to Felicity as I hope to see her and Robin on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Cheques should be made out to Strathendrick Rotary.

Regards
Tom Houston

I received this today from Robin.

“Thanks Tom for letting “the boy’s” know as I’m sure like many, 214 are family!!!

After X Ray in Inca, Mallorca, they informed me to go to my doctor as soon as possible back home. Stirling confirmed cancer nodules on spine and other boney parts needing arrested and radiation to date, plus a group of wonderful nurses have helped to keep the pain and comfort levels acceptable to date.

I have lost all use of legs etc from waist down and do not think this will return so no more marching!!!

All I ask is you give a wee part of your prayers and if you have to think who you send your donation this or next year to cancer or MacMillan.

Just to let you know costs, I am in Strathcarron hospice, Denny, and they say running costs are £10,000 per day!!!

Please all you boys and your families, have a great Xmas and Happy New Year.
Robin Hunter”

I’m sure you will all join the committee in wishing Robin and his family all the best for Christmas and the New Year, along with all our 214 strength and determination.

Robin is happy for anyone to contact him. If you require Robin’s email address please don’t hesitate to email the secretary or fill in a contact form on the contact us page.

Sure & Stedfast

Alan

Tom Houston contacted me on behalf of Robin Hunter and his wife Felicity.

After a fall on holiday Robin recently took unwell and is currently in a hospice receiving treatment.

He is hoping to get home soon.

Robin is in good spirits and if anyone wants to know how he is getting on please contact Tom by email.

If you do not have his email address contact me and I will provide it.

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