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The obituary notice of Dr Ian David ROBERTS

Rochester | Published in: Evening Chronicle Newcastle, The Journal (Newcastle).

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Dr Ian DavidROBERTSFormerly of Rochester.

Peacefully in hospital on 13th October.

Much loved Dad of Anna, John and Vicky. Treasured "Taid" to his Granddaughters. A dear Father-in-law and Friend.

Funeral Service and interment to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Horsley on Wednesday 12th November at 11.00 am.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the MS Society.

Parking is available at the Redesdale Arms and a shuttle bus to the church will be provided.
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Amazing teacher. Gave me a life long love of history. Taught us to think, taught us to question.
Lisa McGeary
23/10/2025
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Lisa McGeary
23/10/2025
So very sorry for your loss. I worked for Ian at the exams board. He was a character, never a dull moment.
Denise Bell
23/10/2025
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Denise Bell
23/10/2025
As a pupil at Walbottle, I knew him as I knew him as 'Mr Roberts'. He as a real character -- wore a deerstalker, had (I think) a small farm?
Shortly after I started at Walbottle in '78, there was a history field trip to Catton for a week. In the meetings beforehand, he declared;
"There will be no smoking! If I smoke my pipe that's different..."
Other than that he never taught me directly, but our paths crossed in other events. He was one of those teachers who seemed to know, and have time for, everyone.

A good man. RIP
Paul Vile
23/10/2025
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