Sarah, and Rob’s family, would like you to know that he died peacefully on 29th November 2009 after a short illness. There will be a quiet funeral for family and friends on Thursday, 17th December at 12.30 pm at Rosslyn Hill Chapel, 3 Pilgrim’s Place, London NW3 1NG.
If any of Rob’s friends would like to attend, but haven’t been contacted separately, please contact Sarah in advance as space in the Chapel is limited.
Unfortunately, this restriction means that it will not be possible for fans of Rob’s writing to attend the service, but their messages of support on this web site have been a great source of comfort.
Family flowers only. Those who wish to can offer online donations to The Woodland Trust for the ‘Rob Holdstock Memorial Fund‘. If you would prefer to post donations please send them to The Woodland Trust, c/o Leverton & Sons Ltd., 181 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QS. Or you can phone 020 7586 4221 for more information.
Rosslyn Hill Chapel is located on Rosslyn Hill in Hampstead between Willoughby Road and Pilgrims Lane.
Nearest tube: Hampstead
Buses: 268 and 46
Rail: Hampstead Heath Station
Sorry, but there is no parking available at the Chapel.
Robert Holdstock 
I am deeply saddened by this news, which I’ve just stumbled across whilst searching for news of the author. Robert Holdstock’s work has been a great inspiration to me – in my life and in my writing. I have spent many years wandering Mythago Wood – and greatly enjoyed Avilion, a beautiful, if inadvertent swan-song.
I would like to send his family and friends the deepest condolences and my thoughts will be with you on Friday.
His words will live on.
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