SKINNER, Robert Lindsay (Bob)

Born on September 23, 1941. Passed away May 24, 2023.

Loved and Loving Husband of Shirley for 57 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Sheryl, Steven and Kym.

Much loved poppy Bob of Sarah and Adam, Ben and Emily, Ashleigh and Emma.

Great pop of Charlotte and Noah.

Thank you for your extraordinary life of love, kindness, care, wisdom and joy.

This is the only race worth running.

I’ve run hard right to the finish, believed all the way.

All that is left now is the shouting of God’s applause.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437a Princes Drive, MorwellView Map
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service of the late  Robert Lindsay Skinner (Bob) to be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive Morwell on Wednesday 31st May 2023 at 1:00 pm.

The Service for Robert will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, Please Click Here.
Tributes
  1. Our deepest condolences to all family and friends
    John and Christa Capaldo

    John Capaldo May 25, 2023
  2. Our deepest Sympathy to Shirley and family. Our thoughts are with you.

    Marg and Alan Bruerton.

    Margaret Bruerton May 25, 2023
  3. Our condolences to Shirley and all the family. Graham and Lyn.

    Graham J Hill May 25, 2023
  4. Deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏 R.I.P. Bob.

    Rosemary and Bob Lorenz

    Rosemary Lorenz May 25, 2023
  5. To Shirley and family Deepest sympathy and condolences 🙏 you are in our thoughts and prayers .

    Graham and Frances Hutchinson May 25, 2023
  6. Deepest sympathy to you shirl and your family rest in peace bob

    Judy & bill Tumney May 25, 2023
  7. Farewell Bob you will be missed. Condolences to Shirley and family.

    Cheryl Gabbett May 25, 2023
  8. Deepest sympathy to Shirley, Craig, Steve and families. Bob was a great first boss and a good friend.

    Mick Johnson May 25, 2023
  9. Farewell bob a wonderful friendship for many years
    Lots of fun and laughter, so sad for you Shirley and all the family but no more suffering.
    Our sympathy to you all
    Barb Ron Baker and family

    Barbara Baker May 25, 2023
  10. Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Bob Rest In Peace. John and Nola Grieve.

    Nola Grieve May 25, 2023
  11. Sincere Condolences to Shirley and family.
    So many fond memories of our time together at Blackwood Place.
    RIP Bob
    Phyllis and Joe Bugeja

    Phyllis and Joe Bugeja May 25, 2023
  12. Have known Bob for many years playing Tennis & Bowls.. My Heart goes out to the family & Shirley..RIP mate hope you get the rub of the green…

    Len Rawlings May 25, 2023
  13. Our sincere condolences to Shirl & family. 🙏Treasured memories of fun times at Mann’s Beach. We’ll miss your sense of humour Bob & your love of a good red wine. 🍷 RIP mate. Sue & Ray Musgrove. xxx

    Ray & Sue Musgrove May 25, 2023
  14. Our thoughts are with you Shirley and family on the passing of Bob. Rest in Peace. Fred and Laura Debono

    Fred Debono May 26, 2023
  15. To Shirley Steven Craig and all the family we are so sorry to hear the sudden passing of Bob great memories from pass times at morwell golf club and and lawn bowls.rest in peace mate. Marty and Glynis Bugeja

    Martin Bugeja May 26, 2023
  16. Death brings a heartache, no one can heal.
    Love brings a memory, no one can steal.

    Linda & Colin Dixon

    Linda Dixon May 26, 2023
  17. Sincere condolences to Shirley, Craig, Steve and families. May your happy memories of life with Bob help make this sad time a little easier.

    Erica and Bryan Darragh May 26, 2023
  18. Our deepest sympathy Shirley to you and your family.
    Rest In Peace Bob.
    Ron and Mary Berry

    Mary Berry May 26, 2023
  19. Dear Shirley. Our deepest sympathy to you, Craig, Steve and families. We were deeply shocked to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. RIP Bob. Denise and Trevor Misson xxx

    Denise Misson May 26, 2023
  20. Shirley, we were saddened to hear of Bob’s passing.
    Sympathy to you and all the family.
    God Bless.
    Michael and Cheryl Edgar.

    Cheryl Edgar May 26, 2023
  21. Since Condolences to Bobs family , he was a valued Board Member of the Morwell Bowling Club
    He will be sadly missed by all at the club
    RIP Bob
    Jeffery Sawyer

    Jeffery Sawyer May 26, 2023
  22. Our sincere sympathy to Shirley and family
    Fond memories growing up ,when we were younger..
    Loved cousin of Jenny
    Jenny&Geoff. Laidlaw

    Jenny Laidlaw May 27, 2023
  23. Sending our thoughts and love to you Shirl. Bob was a lovely man and we cherish the time, the phone calls and the Facebook exchanges we had. We will be thinking of you on Wednesday
    Rick & Kate xxx

    Rick & Kate McDonald May 27, 2023
  24. Deepest Sympathy to Shirley & Family on the passing of your Beloved Bob. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Much Love Lyn & Col Jeffrey xx

    Lyn Jeffrey May 28, 2023
  25. Deepest Sympathy to Shirley & Family on the passing of your Beloved Bob. . Much Love Lyn & Col Jeffrey xx

    Lyn Jeffrey May 28, 2023
  26. We are so sad to here of Bob’s passing.
    Our deepest condolences to Craig, Steven & families, especially Shirley losing her beloved husband.
    R.I.P. Bob.
    All Our Love Sean, LeeAnn, Samantha & Kirsten

    LeeAnn & Sean Elliston May 28, 2023
  27. So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing . Condolences to Shirley and boys
    Nikki Te Paa

    Nikki Te Paa May 29, 2023
  28. Our family celebrations will no longer be the same. You will be missed Bob.
    Our sincere condolences to Shirley and all the family at this sad time.
    Pat and Peter.

    Patricia Stewart May 29, 2023
  29. Our thoughts and condolences are with you Shirley and your lovely family. May all the wonderful memories help you through this sad time.
    Lew & Marg Armstrong

    Lew & Marg Armstrong May 29, 2023
  30. Dear Shirley and Family,

    We regret the passing of Bob
    And would like to acknowledge
    Bob’s contribution to the Morwell Golf Club
    Over many years.

    A Life well lived

    VALE Bob

    Henry and Jennifer Kornacki

    Henry Kornacki May 29, 2023
  31. Sincere condolences to Shirley and family. Bob will be greatly missed, such a fun loving and cheeky presence in over 50 years dealing with him in business. A huge character who will be hugely missed by our whole family. RIP good and faithful friend. Norm and Nola Bransgrove and family.

    Nola Bransgrove May 30, 2023
  32. Dear Shirley and family condolences on the passing of Bob. Dawn Ward

    Dawn Ward May 31, 2023
  33. Condolences to the family

    Wayne middlemiss May 31, 2023
  34. Condolences from Norm & Jan Hall to Shirley, Craig, steve and family. Bob was a great friend in Lions & business for many years.

    Norm Hall May 31, 2023
  35. So sorry for your loss of bob Shirley and family extending our deepest sympathy may happy memories sustain you at this time
    Marg & Frank Coulthard

    Marg coulthard May 31, 2023
  36. Extending our deepest sympathy and love to you Shirley and family on the sad loss of Bob may happy memories sustain you at this sad time
    Frank & Marg Coulthard

    Marg coulthard May 31, 2023
  37. Dear Shirley and Family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you all, you are in our thoughts.

    Peter Lamont, Ashley and Michelle, Michelle and Colin May 31, 2023
  38. To Mrs Skinner, Craig, Steven and families,
    Thinking of you all at the moment, with the passing of Mr Skinner. Many nice and funny memories of Mr Skinner as a neighbour whilst we were growing up and him calling me “little broges” when I’d go to the tyre shop still.
    Hopefully your many memories help you through this hard time.
    Julie Brogan

    Julie Brogan May 31, 2023
  39. My apologies for not attending Bobs service as I was not aware until the express arrived this afternoon.
    To Shirley and family my deepest sympathy for Bab.
    Bob was on our scout hall committee when we built that magnificent building in Churchill and to Shirley one of my wonderful cub leaders words do not seem enough at a time like this.
    Thankyou Bob for your service to Churchill community.

    Reginald Kemp May 31, 2023
  40. To Dear Shirley & Family,our deepest sympathy for the loss of Bob..At peace… Col ,Diane & the Wells Family.

    Diane Wells May 31, 2023
  41. Our love and thoughts are with you all,Shirley & Family.
    from Allan & Lois Graham.

    Allan & Lois Graham. June 1, 2023
  42. Bob first sold me tyres in the 1960s. Always a cheery greeting a big smile that ensured I was a lifelong customer. Thinking of you Steven, Craig and families. Cherish the memories.

    Anne Wilson June 7, 2023