It is with great sadness  we report the death of life long Aberdeen Angus breeder Robert (Bob) Stovold of the Rosemead herd. Bob is father to Angus, the current President of the Society. He died after a short illness, he was 91.

Bob’s father Percy founded the Rosemead herd in 1936, and Bob continued its development until he retired in 1990 when Angus took over. He was a life long supporter and Council member of the Royal Smithfield Club that ran the Smithfield show in London. He was also a Vice President and served as President of the club 2012-14.

He judged Aberdeen-Angus cattle across the country and was the head steward of the Aberdeen-Angus section of the Royal show for many years.

There is a service of Thanksgiving on the 24th of February at Peper Harow Church, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6BQ