American Psychological Association

Dear Colleagues
It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of Robert Roe. Robert was a great friend to many, and a champion for psychology. He inspired, clarified, and led with inspiration, wisdom and wit.
Personally, and on behalf of APA we send you our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,

Susan H. McDaniel
APA President

Cynthia Belar
APA Interim CEO

Merry Bullock
Sr. Director, APA Office of International Affairs

Division 1 - International Association of Applied Psychology IAAP

It was with deep sorrow that we learned of the death of Professor Dr Robert Roe – former EFPA President, great scientists and wonderful person. His devotion to his work won him the regard and admiration of all who knew him.

We will miss him deeply.

Barbara Kożusznik
Presidet Elect, Division 1, IAAP.

Rob was a great unifying person, critical and constructive. He was the one knowing European work and organization psychology from the front to back cover. Last time I met him in AOM meeting in Vancouver August 2015; he was looking for a book on 'temporarity'.

Professor Matti Vartiainen
Work Psychology and Leadership
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management http://tuta.aalto.fi/en/ Aalto University School of Science Finland

European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations EFPTA

It was with enormous sadness that I read the e-mail about Robert yesterday.

Renate and I felt that we knew him so very well, even though we were relative newcomers to EFPA. He was a truly wonderful man, with a hugely generous personality. He made us feel so welcome, and rather important, and there was never any doubt that his heart lay in the sharing of his beloved psychology with the citizens of Europe...not just the psychologists.

We often quote his words when trying to convince people that psychological literacy is the key to improving the lives of the people of Europe. This has never been as important as it is today, given the challenges that face us all.

Robert's wisdom and sense of humour will be remembered for ever, and we would like you to express our deepest sympathy to his wife and family.

With sadness and deep respect

Dorothy and Renate, on behalf of the European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations (EFPTA)

'Hans van Weerdenburg'

Beste familie Roe,

Hierbij mijn welgemeende condoleance met het overlijden van Rob.

Gisteren hoorde ik het bericht van zijn overlijden, ik wist niet van zijn ziekte.
Ik heb met Rob samengewerkt voor LVNL waarin hij ons heeft geholpen met het herontwerpen van de beoordeling en selectie van (aspirant) luchtverkeersleiders.
Ook hebben wij samen de EAAP conferentie in Valencia bezocht en kende ik hem uit zijn tijd als Directeur bij het NLRGC in Soesterberg.

Vaak kwam ik hem nog tegen bij seminars e.d. en altijd was het weerzien prettig.

Rob is een zeer inspirerende persoon geweest voor mij persoonlijk en een geweldig leermeester….ik zal hem nooit vergeten!

Wij zullen hem zeer missen 

Heel veel sterkte gewenst!

Met vriendelijke groet,
Hans van Weerdenburg

Air Traffic Control Opleidingen (ATCO)
http://www.atco.nu

Met verdriet heb ik kennis genomen van het overlijden van Robert.
Ik herinner me hem als een betrokken, deskundig en hulpvaardig lid van de Raad van Commissarissen van Human Company.
Marika en de kinderen wens ik veel sterkte bij het verwerken van dit grote verlies.

Hans Janssen
Ex- directeur Human Company

Association of Greek Psychologists

To the family of Prof. Dr. Roe.

The President and the Executive Council of the Association of Greek Psychologists would like to express their deepest condolences to the family of Prof. Dr Robert Roe.

He will always be remembered for his significant contribution to Psychology, through his scientific and teaching work, as well as through his role as EFPA President. He will be greatly missed. 


The President of the Association of Greek Psychologists,
Vassiliki D. Boukouvala,
Clinical Psychologist.

As a colleague and as part of the Erasmus Mundus WOP-P consortium I will miss him personally, his broad expertise and independent way of thinking very much.

With consternation and sadness we read that Robert has passed away! On Behalf of all members of the EFPA Board of Educational Affairs I express our most sincere condolences to his family.

Robert supported our group, gave advice and orientation. But even more important, he inspired and motivated us as a marvellous, empathetic colleague – we will miss him!

Robert, I am pleased and grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.
Stephan Dutke
Convenor of the Board of Educational Affairs

It was with enormous sadness that I read the e-mail about Robert yesterday.

Renate and I felt that we knew him so very well, even though we were relative newcomers to EFPA. He was a truly wonderful man, with a hugely generous personality. He made us feel so welcome, and rather important, and there was never any doubt that his heart lay in the sharing of his beloved psychology with the citizens of Europe...not just the psychologists.

We often quote his words when trying to convince people that psychological literacy is the key to improving the lives of the people of Europe. This has never been as important as it is today, given the challenges that face us all.

Robert's wisdom and sense of humour will be remembered for ever, and we would like you to express our deepest sympathy to his wife and family.

With sadness and deep respect

Dorothy and Renate, on behalf of the European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations (EFPTA)

We write to mourn the passing of our former EFPA president, dear colleague and friend Robert Roe.
We will miss Robert's straightforward intelligence and his unique ability for putting complicated matters together in a way that was both convincing and understandable. He was also a man of exceptional integrity and his support for the Board Human Rights & Psychology formed a protective umbrella, which we will miss very much.
Our heart and thoughts are with Marika, Angela and Tony.
We will remember Robert at a small memorial service during the Human Rights conference at Ioannina University in May.                           
On behalf of the EFPA Board Human Rights & Psychology,
Polli Hagenaars,convenor

Robert,
I celebrate our collaboration since 1997 to the present time, and our friendship which goes back even further. You have been a true friend and leader of EFPA. I write for myself and for the EAC and thank you for everything that you have done for us. We celebrate your vision, your friendship and warmth, your leadership, your integrity, your intellectual curiosity, your tenacity and determination and all that made you the impressive and very special person that you are. We will always remember you.

Robert, a true friend and leader of psychologists in Europe. I so appreciate our collaboration since 1997 right through to the present time, and our friendship which stretches back even further. I write for the EAC as well as myself to celebrate your vision, your leadership, your humour, your friendship and warmth, your integrity, your intellectual curiosity, and so much more. A remarkable and wonderful person.

Dear Robert, it was a so sad moment hearing that we lost you. Has been an honour having your friendhsip and all the moments that we spent together. I have learnt a lot from you, from your kindness, your constant willingnes to share your knowledge, expertise and the support you was always giving to everyone and to me. I will miss you greatly.

I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Robert was a really inspirational person and was always ready to help and support with kind words and encouragement. Even though I only knew Robert in the past few years, I learned much from his wisdom and brilliant leadership. He will be very much missed by us all.

In name of FEPSAC as well as personally I would like to express our sadness at the loss of Robert. A wonderful colleague with a clear vision for inclusiveness and collaboration entrenched in an open, positive and humour-filled personality. Aan de familie wensen we onze condoleances over te maken en wensen jullie veel sterkte bij dit persoonlijk verlies.

Dear Robert, step-dad to me, and Opa to my son. We fondly remember your gentle smile, your delightful sense of humour. You will be missed so dearly.

Rest in peace, Robert! You were a great man, an amazingly driven and talented psychologist and EFPA president, and a friend whose company and counsel I will miss for the rest of my life. It was a great honour and pleasure to know you and to work with you. I will treasure my memories of you and try my best to honour the lessons learnt from your impressive example. You moved countless stones in the river of life, and will remain a source of inspiration and happy memories. Rest in peace now, Robert, you earned it a thousand times over!

I was so saddened to hear the news of Robert’s passing. Robert was such a gifted academic and wonderful human being. We were so happy that he was able to regularly visiting Vancouver. It was fantastic for us to have him as a member of our division and he contributed so much by his presence each time he was here. My husband Ron and I also really enjoyed getting to know Robert and Marika as friends. Such a great loss for so many. My heart goes out to his loved ones at this really difficult time.

Sandra Robinson

Rest in peace, dear Robert. Thank you for every word and encouragement for our association, since the time of your visit to Croatia in October 2010. until our last meeting in Milan. Deep condolences to your family. Josip