Death of Sjt Michael ( Scoop ) Roberts 1RGJ 3RGJ 5RGJ - THIS BOARD IS NOW FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. CLICK ON RGJ ASSOCIATION TO RETURN TO NEW IN MEMORIAM FORUM.

Date: Jul 31, 2013

Death of Sjt Michael ( Scoop ) Roberts 1RGJ 3RGJ 5RGJ

Date: Jul 31, 2013

RE: Death of Sjt Michael ( Scoop ) Roberts

Date: Jul 31, 2013

Saddened to hear of 'Scoops' Passing, my sincerest condolences to his Family. A very colourful man in the Mess who had time for everybody, he will be sadly missed.

'Scoops' no need to rush now, Plenty of time for a 'swift half' in the FRV. RIP

Date: Jul 31, 2013

RIP Mucker. I remember being introduced into the Battalion in Celle by Scoop way back in 1973 and all the help and guidance he gave especially in the Auld Staddt. He will be missed by all. cry

Date: Jul 31, 2013

so saddened to hear of 'Scoops' passing a fine man will never be forgoton

Date: Jul 31, 2013

So sad to hear about Scoop.

He was a soft spoken chap and could always be found with camera in hand, snapping everything to do with daily life in the Battalion.

My thoughts are with his family.

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Scoop was one of a kind ,a chosen man that had the gift to make us laugh when the going was rough .Good night mate RIP 3

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Scoop was one of a kind he had the gift to make us laugh when the going was rough .Good night scoop RIP

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Really sorry to hear of this - Scoop was a gentleman indeed and a very popular man! My sincere condolences to family and friends! RIP Scoop, you can carry on taking your photographs in the FRV!

Date: Aug 1, 2013

so sorry to hear of the death of scoops, mine and Ann's thoughts are with his wife and family

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Sad news another good man of the Regiment gone to the final RV, I remember him well in 1RGJ.

RIP Scoop

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Dear Marion,

Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time.... I was really shocked when Jake informed me yesterday.

Scoop RIP my friend, I have fond memories of the good times we shared together in 1-3 and 5 RGJ and as Chalkie mentioned you have now plenty of time to enjoy your Swift Half at the happy hours with the lads.

Date: Aug 2, 2013

RE: Death of Sjt Michael ( Scoop ) Roberts 1RGJ 3RGJ 5RGJ

Date: Aug 2, 2013

A good mucker to 1 RGJ Band.

Condolences to the family

R.I.P. "Scoop" God Bless

Date: Aug 2, 2013

Jake Cheetham wrote:
I regret to have to inform you of the death of another Chosen man.

Sjt Michael (Scoop) Roberts 1 RGJ, 3 RGJ, 5 RGJ. aged 65. After a long illness he passed away peacefully this morning at home. Scoop leaves a wife Marion a son and two daughters, Michael, Diane and Karen.

Funeral arrangements are:
Michael's funeral will take place at the North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden SM4 4NU on Monday 12 August at 3:20pm.

Michael did not want any flowers. If you would like to make a donation to the Motor Neurone Disease Association who provided Michael's communication equipment please do so via Nicola at the Funeral Directors: Fredk W. Paine, 26 Crown Lane, Morden SM4 5BL. Tel 020 8542 1214.

If you would like to join the family for a 'swift half' afterwards please let Marian or Jake know so we have an idea of numbers.
Letters and cards of condolence may be sent to:
Mrs Marion Roberts,
2 Hart Square
Central Road,
Morden,
Surrey.
SM4 5NQ

Date: Aug 2, 2013

Funeral arrangements are:

Michael's funeral will take place at the North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden SM4 4NU on Monday 12 August at 3:20pm.

Michael did not want any flowers. If you would like to make a donation to the Motor Neurone Disease Association who provided Michael's communication equipment please do so via Nicola at the Funeral Directors: Fredk W. Paine, 26 Crown Lane, Morden SM4 5BL. Tel 020 8542 1214.

If you would like to join the family for a 'swift half' afterwards please let Marian or Jake know so we have an idea of numbers.

Letters and cards of condolence may be sent to:

Mrs Marion Roberts,

2 Hart Square

Central Road,

Morden,

Surrey.

SM4 5NQ

Date: Aug 6, 2013

Another chosen man gone to soon. Nice man , a weird sense of humour though. RIP Scoop.

Will not be at the funeral but I'm sure your farewell will be memorable.

I will raise a glass of port in your honour.

Till we meet again Mucker {not to soon}

Ginger

Date: Aug 11, 2013

I knew Joe [Scoop] Roberts as he was known in 1 RGJ over many years when we served together at Tidworth [my first memories of him], Celle West Germany [then], Dover, Hong Kong and Hounslow, West London where I last served with him. Scoop worked directly for me as Chief Clerk 1 RGJ in Dover and Hong Kong. My memories of him are as vivid now as they were all those years ago. Joe [Scoop] was unusual in many ways, shy, very bright, thoughtful always courteous and considerate of others. Scoop was meticulous in his clerical work where nothing was beyond him and he excelled in the more difficult and complex task. But, above all else he was a fine man of great character, wonderful companion and friend, full of dry humour and wit. Not interested in the greasy pole of promotion and ambition he simply wanted to give his best and enjoy what he did, rare qualities indeed. He was for many years the backbone of the Orderly Room and clerical establishment of 1 RGJ. I am very saddened at writing these words, he was a good friend and I will always remember him.

I send my sincere condolences to Marion and the family, be proud of him, he was a fine man, solder and a proper gentlemanBon Voyage Scoop! and as they say in Spain, Adios Amigo, Hasta Luego!! RIP

Date: Sep 15, 2013

Your final column has been written Scoop

Sorry this is late but only just heard
Miss you