Outpouring of love for South Shields mam Janet Robe who lost battle with Covid aged just 52

Messages of love have poured in for South Shields mam Janet Robe following the sad news that she had lost her battle with coronavirus.
Janet Robe tragically lost her fight with coronavirus.Janet Robe tragically lost her fight with coronavirus.
Janet Robe tragically lost her fight with coronavirus.

Janet Robe, from Whiteleas, passed away at South Tyneside District Hospital with her family by her side on January 22 after a short battle with coronavirus.

The mum-of-two was diagnosed with Covid-19 on January 6 and as her condition deteriorated in the days that followed, she was taken to hospital and placed on a ventilator.

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Janet, who suffered from autoimmune disease and asthma, was cared for by a devoted medical team in the intensive care unit but sadly lost her brave fight.

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The 52-year-old was well known for her charitable work across South Tyneside, supporting the likes of Hebburn Helps and the Key Project.

Her family shared Janet’s story in the hope of raising awareness of the dangers of Covid-19 as they urged those in the borough to follow the rules.

Since then tributes to Janet have poured in on the Gazette’s Facebook page, with those in the community sending messages of support to her family as they come to terms with their tragic loss.

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Eileen Thomas said: “So sad. Thank you for sharing this, I just hope people take notice of how serious this virus is. Thinking of Kenny and all the family.”

Jane Louise commented: “Such sad news! Always remember her from when I was growing up, she was one of the mam's that would feed the street when we were playing out! Such a lovely woman.”

Linda Davison said: “So so sad. Gone far too soon. RIP. My heart goes out to all her family.”

Sharon Tindale added: “So sad. RIP Janet. Love to all her family.”

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Karen Gray commented: “So sad. RIP. Thinking of her family at this sad time. God bless her.”

Ann Gilmour said: “Heartbreaking.”

Brendan Abbott commented: “Thinking of you Kenny and all the family. Tragic. RIP Janet.”

Al Ison Bland said: “A lovely lady who I knew at school. Always kind and a smile for everyone.”

Mandy Watson added: “A total tragedy. Sincere condolences to her family - rest in peace Janet xx

A Go Fund Me page has now been set up to support the family who have also been hit hard financially following their tragic loss.

To donate to the fundraiser please visit: https://gofund.me/64183fad

A funeral service for Janet will be live streamed at 10.30am on February 6 through this link: https://www.obitus.com/ Username: Xelo5862 Password: 325701.

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