It is with profound sorrow that we, the wife and children of Professor Robert Grieve, announce his death on October 4th 2024. We were by his side surrounding him with our love.

Rob touched so many people throughout his life and adventures, and we appreciate that there are many friends and colleagues who will want to pay tribute to him. Unfortunately, it would be impossible to accommodate everyone at the crematorium.

Attendance at the funeral is by invitation only and will be a small and private occasion for the family - to honour him as the much loved and loving husband, dad, and grandad he has been.

The family also want to take more time to arrange a larger celebration of his life that will do him full justice, and to which all will be very welcome. Details of this will be forthcoming once we have been able to turn our attention to planning it. 

We are grateful to you for your understanding and for respecting our wishes.

Donations
In lieu of flowers, we would greatly appreciate your support of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. This charity and the service it provides to children and families in need of respite and end of life care was very close to Rob's heart, especially when they cared for a special little girl called Elsa, the daughter of a dear friend. 

Rob and Kate's daughter, Ali, has been selected to take part in ‘Strictly Christmas 2024', the major fund raising event organised by the hospice each year. Rob was really looking forward to supporting it and Ali's participation. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Rob, a link to Ali's justgiving page is as follows, and all donations will go directly to the hospice: 

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ali-gregory-strictly24