It is with sadness that I share the passing of my father, Robin Mawer.
Dad died peacefully in hospital on St Mary's in the very early hours of Wednesday morning.
I know many of you would know him from the sunset pictures he liked to post. He was always very pleased, and a little surprised, by how much they were appreciated.
Dad was a true Scillonian who lived in the house he was born in for nearly all of his life, inheriting the family farm. He grew up boating and had his own sailing boat from an early age. I have many fond memories of sailing to off islands for family picnics on a Sunday and later just going sailing with him. Changes to his health led him to give up sailing. He became interested in birdwatching which soon became quite an obsession. When I came home to Scilly there were often trips out to see some unusual bird.
Dad was so pleased, as are all of the family, that he was able to end his days in his beloved islands and we are so grateful for the wonderful care he, and we, were given by all the staff at the hospital.
Helen
6 comments:
Thank you Robin for all your great photos to scillywebcam over many years condolences to all his family.
What a wonderful life, with wonderful memories. Thank you. R.I.P.
So sorry for your loss. My husband and I have enjoyed many holidays to the Isles and Robins beautiful photos took us back there from our home. RIP
Will always have fond memories of Robin,remember going with him to see a Rosy Starling at Telegraph and many chats with him too many to remember,will always think of him when i am at Portloo.RIP
I never met Robin and it's been a few years now since I last visited Scilly but his images I've viewed daily always evoked fond memories. My sympathy goes to all in his family.
so sorry to hear the sad news wonderful photo's and information thinking of the family
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