Ian McKay Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Robert (Bob) McDonald Rathen Fraserburgh It is with a very sad heart to hear of the passing of my good friend. Bob, as most of us knew him by, was a very good friend to me. He always helped with charity sales and anything I asked of him. I have known Bob and Gina for over 40 yrs and could not wish to meet a nicer couple. Bob helped me in my business life as well giving me advice on what to do and what not to do which I was most grateful for. He was a brilliant pigeon fancier who won a lot more than his share in shows and in his racing career. He introduced the Ko Nipious pigeons into Scotland which were an instant success and was instrumental in getting the North Section a marking station with the SNFC in Aberdeen which we still have today. Bob was also the first to introduce the Stall perch for our birds, a fabulous system where the birds have a stall to stand in and the droppings fall into a tray underneath to be checked (if you wished) and emptied into a bin in one easy move. He was a successful businessman running saw mills throughout Scotland, a man with endless energy. I remember visiting him on a trip to the Broch as it is known. I worked for Schweppes at the time and went to the café at the harbour for my dinner then up to see Bob and Gina. On arrival Gina said to come in and have some lunch. I told her I had just eaten but Gina being a good mother did not believe me and sat me down. She produced a full lunch which I had to eat and learned a lesson that day; don’t argue with Mum (as I called her) I could write all day about Bob & Gina I have had great times with them, I will miss Bob’s ‘phone calls and send my condolences to Gina and her Family at this sad time RIP Bob we will miss you Ian McKay“Kingsleaâ€KingswellsAberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordi.b Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 A Legend in his lifetime, condolences to his family. R.I.P Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 RIP Bob A true legend of the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I met with him at Blackpool in 2006 and enjoyed spending some time with him. RIP Bob, you were a true gentleman and a legend in the pigeon world. Sincere condolences to all his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjamie Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 rest in peace bob true gent to the sport god bless you bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Bob a real gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R I P BOB another great legend to grace our shores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK W F Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 RIP Bob legend in the north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R I P Bob, condolences to Family and Friends, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGIN Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 RIP BOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooheed 5 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Sad to hear of his passing and my Condolences to his family. Rest in peace Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo10 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Rip bob such a lovely person to talk too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliftonlad Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R I P Bob. A true Gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM MITCHELL Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 RIP Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanO Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterboswell59 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 a name always up there with the best rip bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott mca Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Morrison Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 RIP BOB LEGEND IN THE SPORT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbar Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Bob, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattydoos79 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 RIP bob as I known him for short time at the Fraserburgh club a really great gentleman and a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex young Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Rest in peace Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg50 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 So sorry to here of this ,when i came back into birds 4/5yrs ago went to Bobs to buy a bird or two from him ,i came home with 13 un rung birds he put me in a section and told me to help myself as he hidna the heart to kill them all for nothing ,Rest in peace Bob my sympathies to the family . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Tooner Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 R.I.P. Bob. Condolences to Gina and the rest of the family.. another legend gone to the big loft in the sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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