Robert was a pupil at Trent College between 1959 and 1964, a boarder in Shuker House, he was awarded the privilege of Head of House in his final year of school.

After leaving Trent College, Robert entered a career in hospital administration, based in Sussex. Some time later he returned to his native North East and joined the Yorkshire Bank. When his parents retired to Jersey, Robert joined them in 1972 and began working for TSB. He later joined HSBC, in the Security Department, where he remained until retirement.

Robert married Mary in 2000. He enjoyed an active retirement with his many friends and learned to compose simple music. In 2012, Robert returned to Trent College to attend the 1960s Decade Reunion event, where he met up with old school friends, including his long time friend John Bell.

Robert died peacefully, in a Hospice in St Helier, on 22 April 2024.