In Memory of Robert Carr

My dad, Bob, Robert Carr suffered from Aspergillosis for around six years. He started not breathing very well and knew he had plural thickening from working with asbestos as an apprentice electrician at George Angus during his youth.

The Aspergillosis was managed by the wonderful Professor Bourke at North Tyneside General Hospital and also Wythenshawe Specialist Centre (National Aspergillosis Centre) in Manchester. We are grateful for their support and for Professor Bourke and his team.

I remember him saying that ‘he was holding his nerve’ when giving my dad his life prolonging medication, despite his liver not being in the best of conditions, he kept him alive for a good few years joking with my Day saying ‘he had dodged the silver bullet again’. He had cavities in his lungs and the antibiotics wouldn’t reach there to treat the disease.

My dad enjoyed being with my Mam at home looking out of his window at passers by and rarely complained of all his ailments considering he had so many. They liked watching old movies on tv and he kept himself busy on his laptop and loved watching The Chase. Before his breathing difficulties and immobility, he had many hobbies - we used to go to the steam fayres and pantomimes and he grew tomato plants with his grandchildren. My Mam and Dad took my brother and friend cycling and they made cinefilms! My Dad also loved going to the car boot sale and his favourite park was Walker Park where he was brought up. Thankfully we visited there one sunny day the year before he passed, a trip which was very memorable. The attached photo was taken whilst on the trip.

My Dad left a loving wife, Valerie, son Dennis and family, myself (Janice) and family as well his much loved grandchildren. For the funeral Bob’s grandson, Amonik, had recorded himself singing ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ so everyone could listen as he couldn’t attend personally.

We hope the donation from his funeral helps with research for your Trust as it is a cruel disease where people suffer for a long time with breathing difficulties.

With thanks Janice