BAWTRY RESIDENT AND BUSINESS FOUNDER WILL BE SADLY MISSED

The founder of popular Doncaster designer fashion boutique Robinsons of Bawtry has passed away peacefully on the 19th February surrounded by his loved ones. Tony Robinson, 66, who lived in Bawtry, founded the boutique over 30 years ago and remained a popular, larger than life character, in the market town where he could be seen enjoying a coffee and a chat. Russell Jones current owner of Robinsons of Bawtry and lifelong friend commented; “It is with much sadness that we had to say our goodbyes to Tony, many years earlier than anyone hoped. It has always been, and will remain, an honour to carry on the legacy of his store and also the amazing fundraising work that he has done over the years through the Robinsons charity fashion show that he established.” Created by Tony, in memory of his first wife who died from cancer, the fashion show has raised over […]

The founder of popular Doncaster designer fashion boutique Robinsons of Bawtry has passed away peacefully on the 19th February surrounded by his loved ones.

Tony Robinson, 66, who lived in Bawtry, founded the boutique over 30 years ago and remained a popular, larger than life character, in the market town where he could be seen enjoying a coffee and a chat.

Russell Jones current owner of Robinsons of Bawtry and lifelong friend commented; “It is with much sadness that we had to say our goodbyes to Tony, many years earlier than anyone hoped. It has always been, and will remain, an honour to carry on the legacy of his store and also the amazing fundraising work that he has done over the years through the Robinsons charity fashion show that he established.”

Created by Tony, in memory of his first wife who died from cancer, the fashion show has raised over £350,000 since its inception over 25 years ago.

Andy Longworth friend and Bawtry business owner commented; “Tony was a true friend; a gentleman who had a fantastic sense of humour and a zest for life. It is an incredibly sad time and I shall miss him but will always look back fondly on the good times we had.”

Tony was a well known figure in the fashion industry since having opened ‘43’ boutique in Doncaster in the ‘70’s before Robinsons of Bawtry and then Olivers in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds.

Everyone is welcome to attend the service at 1 pm at St Nicholas Parish Church, Bawtry on Friday 9th March followed by a celebration of his life at Ye Olde Bell Hotel, Barnby Moor.