Kathleen Robb obituary Brian White
My aunt, Kathleen Robb, who has died aged 97, led hospital and community nursing services in north and west Belfast with courage and tenacity during the height of Northern Ireland’s civil disturbances. She was one of the most outstanding and notable nurses that Northern Ireland has produced.
Born in Belfast into a prominent Methodist family, she was the daughter of Don Robb, a linen merchant, and his wife, Jane (nee Robb). She attended Princess Gardens school, Belfast, and began her nursing training in 1941 at the Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. She completed her training at the Royal Victoria hospital, which was to become her spiritual home.
Kathleen Robb was the last Matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital 12 December, 2020 01:00
Kathleen Robb was centre stage when the nurses of Belfast were awarded the freedom of the city in 2016. Pictured with her are former lord mayor Arder Carson and nursing leaders Fiona Devlin and Janice Smyth
KATHLEEN Robb was the last Matron of Belfast s Royal Victoria Hospital and went on to steer nursing services across the city during the height of the Troubles.
She has been described as one of the most outstanding and notable nurses that Northern Ireland has produced.
Born in Belfast in 1923, Mary Kathleen Robb began her nursing career in 1941.
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