Really sunny day and beautiful setting at Guildford Crematorium. Here are a few pictures for those who were unable to attend due to the restrictions.

Video is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBd9o7NAkzyT3TNJpsIQhZAVXIav_SJW/view?usp=sharing

We also wanted to share the words that were spoken and music that was played:

Order of Service

ENTRANCE MUSIC: THE DAY THOU GAVEST

WORDS OF WELCOME
by Judith Dandy

We meet here today; family and friends, to remember, and to give thanks for the life of Robert David Greenwood: husband, brother, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend.
We acknowledge that we are joined by family and friends who are unfortunately not able to be with us in person today but join us online, or remember us at this time in their home.  
Robert was a devoted husband to Carol, loving father to Giles, Louisa and Verity, most kind father-in-law, an adoring grandfather, a special colleague, friend and neighbour.
As we recall the love that has been shared, we remember Robert with great happiness.
 
Pilgrim’s Progress
A poem written by Dad last year, read by Verity

When young they said he would go far,
As far as London some did suggest.
He thought the same and bought a car,
Not any car but of the best.
     He knew where he was going.

All his happiest dreams came true,
A large house, wife, son and daughters two.
Grounds where grapes and apples grew
And friends came over just to view.
     He knew what he was doing.

With sweat and toil how smart he became,
A genius, even, it was said.
But too much work can dull the brain
And too many thoughts can cram the head.
     He’s not sure what he’s doing.

Now old and broken down with grief
And cancerous pains in the body rage,
He searches the Web for some relief,
Some antidote for his old age.
     Does he know what he is doing?

When old they said he would go far,
To a star, perhaps, they did suggest.
But shed no tears for dear grandpa
He knows that he is blessed.
     He knows where he is going.

TRIBUTE
By Giles

Dad, Bob, Rob, Bobby, Grandpa, Grumpy, Grampy, Robert.
Born in the hamlet of Brithdir, in the Rhymney Valley, South Wales on 24 September 1938.
Son of Albert and Martha Greenwood, brother to Moira and Margeret (known as Peggy).
Moving up the valley to Llanbradach and attending school in Caerphilly, before joining the railways to work in engineering.
Then to London and an introduction to early computers in the field of engineering.
London to Cobham working on structural design with computers.
Takes a first holiday in 10 years and meets Carol. Falls in Love.
Marries Carol 28 November 1970 in Ham Church that he helped in the construction of.
Moves to Stoke D'Abernon then Pyford.
Has a son Giles, daughter Louisa and daughter Verity.
Moves to Byfleet.
Builds a computer system with unstructured data for a building firm.
Looks to build something in computing from a different angle.
In the meantime children grow up Giles marries Heather, Louisa marries Anthony and Verity marries Kieren
Robert becomes a grandfather to Bethany, Holly, Amy, Eden, Hayden and Leah.
Loses his love Carol and misses her more than anyone can imagine.
A gentle and kind man who was always looking to create, be it in art, engineering or computing, unbound by the conventional approach.
He never lost his faith.


The Very Good Place
Written and read by Louisa

Dad, as we celebrate your life lived on earth,
I know that you are now in a very good place.

A place where you can drive your e-type fast and park it easily, anywhere.
Where whisky only comes in single malt and cocktails are served for two to share.

A realm where cast iron hearths are aglow with warming fires.
Where monkey puzzle trees rise from gardens like heavenly spires.

Where all your sought for dreams have come true
and things you never thought to dream of, tickle you.

A place where, at last, you are reunited with Mum
and your joyous reunion settles into an eternal bliss.

Where your hand is always gently held
and your fears have flown in the comfort of her kiss.

MUSIC FOR REFLECTION: BE STILL, MY SOUL

Be still, my soul the Lord is on your side
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
leave to thy God to order and provide
in ev'ry change He faithful will remain
Be still, my soul thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end

Be still, my soul when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears
then shall you better know His love, His heart
who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds shall know
his voice who ruled them while He dwelt below

Be still, my soul the hour is hast'ning on
when we shall be forever with the Lord
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone
sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored
Be still, my soul when change and tears are past
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last

FAREWELL

Father God, we give thanks to you for Robert’s life and all that he was to those here today. Thank you for all the love given by him, and the love received among family and friends. We pray now that all those who were close to Robert would now be close to one another and would be aware of your healing love.

Comfort all those who mourn; and help them to release Robert to you so that their grief may not be overwhelming, help them to find strength and peace in your love, and may they meet the days ahead with treasured memories of the past and hope for the future. 

May they know the blessing of your son who said: ‘blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.’ In the name of that son, Jesus, we pray.    Amen

COMMENDATION AND COMMITTAL

Today is not goodbye but simply farewell. Every morning has a new beginning, a new blessing, a new hope, so as we prepare to take our leave we send our love, our thoughts and prayers to go with Robert:

Robert….
Into the freedom of wind and sunshine
we let you go.
Into the dance of the stars and the planets
we let you go.
We love you, we miss you, we want you to be happy.


CLOSING BLESSING

There is no night without a dawning
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing ….
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away
Out of a restless, care worn world
Into a brighter day


EXIT MUSIC: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT REDEEMER