Reuben was a positive, curious, handsome, resilient and thoughtful young man. He brought us so much joy, we love him more than words can say and miss him every second. A generous, loving son and brother who was a great role model (most of the time!).
Although Reuben only lived 19 years, he managed to fit in a lifetime of memories, always prioritising time spent with friends and family. He loved many things; wildlife, France, Geography, fine food, tennis, skiing, driving, films (esp. Star Wars), Lego, music, cooking everything from homemade pasta to tapas and profiteroles!
Reuben was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue sarcoma in January 2019 and throughout several cycles of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and immunotherapy he always remained positive and never lost his smile.
Charity links in memory of Reuben are in the 'about' section below - Reuben was passionate about WWF and the project linked to his fund raising is for "Planting Hope" replanting seagrass in Dale (where we had a lovely family holiday) to restore habitats and remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Sarcoma UK is helping others like Reuben to have better outcomes.
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Thanks to all who attended Reuben's funeral / Thanksgiving service on 27th April in person or via Zoom. The Thanksgiving service link is below for anyone who would like to view a direct link is also on the events page. Thanks for all the personal memories, comments and photos. We hope Reuben knew how much he was loved!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13FEynbfWwJUl_9PZdW6LSmUkocbnlapZ/view
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| Name | Reuben Dossett |
| Date of Birth | August 23rd, 2001 |
| Date of Death | April 10th, 2021 |
| Home Town | Wokingham, England, GB |
| Interests | Family and Friends, Tennis, Geography, The Environment, Wildlife, Skiing and Travel |
| Favourite Saying | It is what it is! |
| In Memoriam Donation | World Wildlife Fund (WWF) |
| In Memoriam Donation | Sarcoma UK |
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| Funeral Home | A.B. Walker & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors and Memorials Reading Berkshire |
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| Siblings | Guy Dossett, Toby Dossett |
| Parents | Kate Dossett, Stephen Dossett |
| Grand-Parents | Jacqueline Dossett, Robert Gower, Valerie Gower, William Dossett |
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| 2001 | Reuben born | ||
| 2005 - 2012 | St Michael’s Primary School, Primary | ||
| 2012 - 2019 | Ranalegh School, A-level | ||
| 2020 | Royal Holloway, Undergraduate Degree | ||
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I am sending love and prayers to the Dossett family on this difficult day. Reuben was a kind, funny and caring friend and will always be remembered ❤️
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Thinking of your family as the first month of ‘22 slips past and no doubt you are all engaged with work and study carrying Reuben’s memory as you go. We send love and prayers, especially as Toby will be prepping for A levels and Guy his ski trip ( you see we really valued your letter ). Our love
Richard and Jane
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I have just read Reubens tribute to restoring sea grass in the ocean featured in the wwf magazine. What a wonderful person, you must be very proud. Sorry he is not with you. His actions has moved and inspired my children. Thank you Reuben
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Thanksgiving Prayer
From Mull, for Reuben
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Tonight the moon throws an angel’s light on Loch Na Keal.
The mountains gather round, heads bent and shoulders joined in a majestic line of sadness. The silken sea is quiet and still, respectful, mirroring the dizzying slopes that roll upwards from the shore.
Rich, browny weeds, delicate and fragile as lace, stitch a line between the kingdoms of land and water.
Earth pauses.
Only the oystercatcher flies long and low, circling and resting and crying its strange ‘pik pik’ to the night.
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Dawn brings an uncertain mist, then lifts to a dazzle of light and explodes in activity and sound: Purple sandpipers land in flurries; tiny pipits and quarrelling turnstones career over the rocks; swallows and swifts, cormorants and buzzards, chaffinches and kingfishes, herons and geese wheel and turn, dart and swoop, weaving their stories like an invisible calligraphy of the air, each one attuned to its individual task, as all creation begins its daily song.
Each blade of grass, every flower, nook and furrow sets to work. Fields and rivers teem and chatter, and behind it all the ocean heaves and breathes an eternal sigh.
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The ancient poets sang about how people turn into other things; into trees and animals and birds.
Here, in a corner of one of the earth’s great wildernesses, you become the things you loved.
Nature is full of you, giving space to your memory.
We see you in the landscape’s lovely canvas, painted with blue and purple, red, green and gold. We see you in the inquisitive, thoughtful seal, who watches us curiously, as if questioning us for the secrets of the hills and sky.
We remember your delight in tasty delicacies, grown and ripened by the generous soil. We hear you in the laughing, humorous gulls, in waves that slap our backs like a gentle, joking friend. We conjure your warm, slow smile in the curve of the bay.
You creep up on us in the grieving hills. We try to follow you in the intricate patchworks of rock pools and rivers, as complex and unnavigable as a young man’s thoughts.
We behold your strength, your endurance in the eagle that soars and hovers on uncontrollable currents we cannot understand or command.
We learn from you in the vivid seagrass that unfurls its wisdom; seeding life; balancing our out-of-kilter world and restoring our hope.
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Words fail us, as they have so often since you passed on, so we write your name on the sand.
We wish it were not so, but nature keeps singing about how people turn into beautiful things, about how life connects life, wonderfully and painfully.
Here, in magnificent wilderness, we give God thanks for you; the boy in blue with golden hair, resting your chin on your hand.
We gaze with you; we wonder with you at the world you loved.
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That's beautiful Nette. We miss you Reuben and think of you especially today, with much love xx
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What beautiful, heartfelt words full of poignant meaning. We all miss Reuben so much but treasure the memories he has given us.
We must all be comforted in the knowledge that he is safe and enjoying life to the full for all eternity in the presence of Jesus.
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I may have been one of the only ones blessed enough to get to know Reuben though Royal Holloway. He was the first person that I properly got to know from our course and he was always smiling and incredibly bright – in both intelligence and personality. I had the honour of working on a project with him; he was so funny and bubbly and came across as such a genuine person that I would have loved to spend more time with. He was, and still is, a beautiful soul and my deepest sympathy’s are with his family and friends xxx
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Thank you Megan, Reuben loved his zoom calls with you and working together on that project. Thank you for taking time to write a message and for helping Reuben to have such a positive experience of university. All the best in your ongoing studies.
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I’m a first year student at Royal Holloway and although I’ve never met Reuben, after reading through his profile I can tell he was very much loved. It is a great shame that many of us did not meet him however I’m sure now his memory will live on. My heart goes out to your family xx
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On behalf of the staff and students of the Department of Geography here at Royal Holloway I wanted to convey the collective impression Reuben made during his time with us: of a young man with a passion for life, for university, for his studies, for improving the world. He is very much missed by our community; and our thoughts go out to all his family, friends and loved ones. We are very proud to have had him as a student with us.
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Over the years, while we may not have met Reuben too often, we felt we knew him through our school network. Sharing pictures and stories of his brave journey created a connection between our families and his amazing smile is forever engraved in my heart. By talking to his parents on the occasions we got together, in my mind, Reuben very much became a role model figure for how I would love my own boys to turn out - generous, grounded, warm, kind, smart, funny... Kate and Steve must be the proudest parents and Toby and Guy the proudest brothers. Sending our love to you all x
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I'll always remember Reuben for his huge smile and shock of wavy hair at the various family functions over the last 20 years. It was such a source of joy for us all when you made that wonderful video for Jackie and John's 50th wedding anniversary, knowing what you were all facing, but seeing him there, towering over everyone and beaming away. I'm so devastated for you all. You're in my thoughts every day. Sending you all possible love, Susie xx
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Below are some of the words spoken by Ethan and I at Reuben's Thanksgiving service, written with Jacob and Chris:
Reuben was one of the best friends I have ever had and will ever have.
He was one of the most kind, caring and compassionate people I have ever met. Not to mention his great sense of humour and dashing good looks, a real winning combo when it came to the ladies!
Reuben was a sincere, generous, and considerate friend. It’s the qualities like these that made him so likeable with so many people.
He had a way of connecting people that was special; he always showed a genuine interest in whatever you had to say and always remembered the small details you would tell him to check up on you later.
He would always be able to bring a smile to your face, no matter how bad your day was, and even when not at his best he would always know the perfect thing to say.
I will really miss being able to meet and hangout with him and all the other guys but will never forget all the good times we’ve had with him over the years.
We had so much more planned for the future and while it breaks my heart he won’t be there in person, he will always be with us in spirit and at heart.
Reuben truly was one of a kind, his strong will and determination to thrive during his own hardships make him a true inspiration to us all.
It is difficult for us to put into words what a wonderful person Reuben was, and the joy of having a friendship with him. Reuben and I met in the summer of year 6, shortly before joining secondary school, and he has remained one of my closest and best friends ever since. Despite my poor memory, I can still picture his first time having come to mine, and the fierce competition over an Xbox game.
Reuben was a person of extraordinary talent. He was extremely clever, and I remember for ages I had wanted to be in the same set as him in maths when he was above me. When I finally moved up to Reuben’s class after years of waiting, he moved up the same year. Not only that, but Reuben was one of the funniest people we have ever known; his humour making even the smallest of things the most hilarious of memories.
Reuben’s joining university in the face of hardship epitomises his willingness to adventure, and to always try his best despite uncertainties. His faith remains an absolute inspiration, being one of the strongest and most loyal people we have ever known. Reuben never took himself too seriously, with his humility always shining the light on others as opposed to himself. He was a joy in the lives of so many; as can be attested to by all who knew him.
Reuben was not only an incredible person, but an amazing friend. Again, one cannot put into words such a unique character. It has been an absolute joy to know Reuben for us all. We are so lucky to have had such a friendship; of which could not have been imagined all of those years ago. Whilst we may all miss Reuben, there is no doubt that we will see him again, with a smile on his face as he so often had.
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Thank you so much. It was a privilege for us all to have been there, and for having had the opportunity to write some words about Reuben (though obviously they cannot capture what an amazing he is). It was a lovely service that I am sure he would be proud of.
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Thank you so much Evan, Ethan, Jacob and Chris for a beautiful tribute ... moved to tears when you read it out. x
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Bubbles! So many lovely memories sitting and chatting and laughing in the Dossett kitchen. X
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Reuben on the DC July camping weekend. Successfully fitted 17 of us on a pallet! A silly pre-Covid thing you do whilst on a walk. We miss you Reuben. x
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Reuben was and will always be one of my favourite people in the whole world. I have known Reuben since I was three years old and he has been such a huge part of my life. I don’t remember the day when I didn’t know him. I was going through old photos and he’s at all my birthday parties, family BBQ’s and so many holidays. I haven’t stayed friends with anybody else as long as I have with him, he really was and always will be a lifelong friend to me. You would think we would drift apart a little as we got older but we didn’t, we only became closer as time went on. We went to different schools and I didn’t know any of his friends and he didn’t know any of mine but that didn’t make a difference. We still spoke to each other every day and saw each other as much as we possibly could. At his 17th birthday party he spent so much time with me, making sure I had people to speak to and wasn’t on my own, despite the fact that it was his party and all his friends were around him. He could have gone off and left me but he didn’t. He was the sort of friend that would never let you feel left out and never let you down. He had so many friends yet he made us all feel so special and I have never met anyone quite like him.
We shared so much with each other, especially in these last couple of years. He was one of the only people who I knew wouldn’t judge me or laugh at me for anything at all and he always took my tiny little worries and rants seriously despite his own problems and obviously his illness in the past couple years. He was such an amazing listener and always gave great advice and was generally an all round amazing friend. He was also so funny. His sarcasm and dark humour could always lift me out of any bad mood. The fact that he could laugh in the face of his cancer just proves to me his strength. It wasn’t until the last month of this horrible two year period that I heard him complain. For two whole years he laughed, smiled and joked through all of the horrors of his treatment and his illness. I have never been so in awe of someone in my life. He was so utterly selfless in the sense that he would take time out of his day to make me feel better when he was feeling so rubbish and would rarely ever complain. Instead, he lived his life to the full. He came on holiday with my family a week before his chemo started, he saw as much of the world as he possibly could and spent the time with the people he cared about the most. He saw crying and panicking as a waste of time and really was the strength and the smile that all of us needed through this.
There is so many things I will miss about Reuben; his terrible skiing, his love for weird picky foods that nobody else wants to eat, his love for animals, his sense of humour and the way in which he was always unapologetically himself. I will miss those weird tik tok’s he sends to me at 2am and the fact that he would watch nigella lawson on repeat. I will miss his laugh and I will miss the hours we spend chatting absolute rubbish and laughing until we cry about something so stupid. I miss Reuben so so much and I can’t get my head around the fact that I will never see him again after being a part of my life for so long. When I saw him just before he passed, he was still making jokes. I wish I said more to him on that last day but I know that he knew I loved him. I just wish I said it more. We shared so many memories and life milestones together and I’m not ready to do the next ones on my own. I love you Reuben and I will never forget you. You are my friend for life even though you are gone.
-Rhiannon
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I wanted my Mum to read this but the WiFi’s so bad in Malawi she couldn’t get it up, so I had to read it out to her over the phone. Well I tried to read it out, but I couldn’t get to the end I was crying too much. That was so true and beautiful Rhiannon, and though the awesomeness of Reuben couldn’t be confined to words, I’m glad someone could delineate so movingly at least an idea of how amazing he was. xxxxx
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Reuben will be missed so much and loved by so many. To read all these tributes is lovely, he touched so many hearts. To see so many wonderful photos of Reuben at different times of his life is lovely.
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For Reuben x
I remember the first time that I met Reuben was in my creative group at school. Maybe a little shy and awkward but then I think we all were back then. We quickly became friends and were soon enough enjoying economics and clubbing nights out a few years later.
I think there’s a lot of things that can be said about Reuben as a person, but I don’t think I’ve ever met a person where they were all positive. His infectious sense of humor, the ability to pick you up when you were feeling down, and just the general energy that he brought into a room I think were some of the main reasons that we became such great friends.
Whilst he may only have been 19 years old, he certainly gave us the best 19 years that anyone could have asked for, and the fact that he gave me so much joy and love in our friendship just goes to show how much more he gave everyone else.
I will dearly miss him, the friendship we had, all the jokes and laughter, the silly drunken stumbles, and mistakes we made along the way, the talk of girls and romance (although I would say he had a lot more luck than I did), and the many entertaining nights in the barn house.
Rest in peace x
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Reuben was the perfect gentleman and sweetest soul and I had the pleasure of knowing and calling him my friend. words cannot begin to explain the impact you had on the people around you, rest in peace❤️
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Poem from Céline and Jérôme that was read at Reuben's funeral:
J'ai écrit ton nom, Reuben Dossett
J'ai écrit ton nom sure le sable,
Mais la vague l'a effacé.
J'ai gravé ton nom sur un arbre,
Mais l'écorce est tombée.
J'ai incrusté ton nom dans le marbre,
Mais la pierre a cassé.
J'ai enfoui ton nom dans mon cœur,
Et le temps l'a gardé.
Rough translation:
I wrote your name, Reuben Dossett.
I wrote your name in the sand,
But a wave erased it.
I carved your name into a tree,
But the bark fell off.
I inlayed your name in marble,
But the stone broke.
I buried your name in my heart,
And time kept it safe.
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There is such an ache in our hearts even though we met Reuben perhaps once or twice in is life. Knowing Steven and skate since Uni , and having read the tributes below , we can only imagine how special Reuben was and is - for when we belong to Christ whether we live or die ,we are alive in Him. Steven and Kate and family please accept our poor prayers for you at this very difficult time. May Mary mother of sorrows pray for you. We have no words. Remain protected and blessed. Always. Carlien, David. Ellice , Anna & Rebekah. XxxxX
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Just some of the words we could use to describe Reuben: smiley, optimistic, friendly, curly haired, adaptable, genuine, courageous, determined, inspiring and special. Our lives have been enriched by our encounters with Reuben. He will be missed.
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Reuben et la cuisine française 30/12/2019 Restaurant gastronomique à Pernand-Vergelesses (Bourgogne)
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Charming, funny, empathetic, and the most wonderful smile... lovely Reuben. Reuben's year group will always hold a particularly special place in my heart - we started our Ranelagh journey together and I was lucky enough to be Reuben’s Head of Year in Year 11. He was one of the most gentle, polite students I have ever had the privilege to know and teach. If my son grows up to be anywhere near as warm, kind, and caring as Reuben I shall be immensely proud. Thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace to his wonderful family and friends. Mrs Benbow (née Deakin) x
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Rueben brightened my day every time he came to reception. Such a beautiful boy inside and out.
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I met Reuben twice. When he was 5 and then following surgery at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. His cheerful smile so soon after such major surgery and the twinkle in his eyes made a lasting impression. It was a privilege to be able to pray for you all with the memory of that meeting. Kate, Steve, Toby and Guy may you know the reality that God is close to the broken-hearted. Much love and continued prayers from Sarah and David x
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We have such happy memories of a week in August 2017 spent with Reuben and the lovely Dossett family at our then home in Iringa, Tanzania. Reuben was always up for an adventure (we remember finding a dead puff adder when we drove up a very steep track to the top of a mountain) and was kind, thoughtful and sensitive, such fun to be around. We thank God for Reuben and we pray for Kate, Steve, Toby and Guy to know and experience God's amazing love, and comfort at this time. Love from Andrew, Miriam, Ben, Sam and Bethany
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I couldn’t agree more, this is a wonderful photo. This is why everyone loved hanging out with Reuben x
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So incredibly moved to read all these wonderful tributes and to see Reuben's colourful life unfold in pictures.
I was privileged to meet Reuben when he joined us in the Drug Development Unit.
He bore his illness with outstanding courage and resolve and the whole team became incredibly fond of him and looked forward to seeing him on his regular visits.
I loved our chats and hearing about his foody experiences - the escargot story was one such tale!
His smile and charisma will stay with me forever .
Sending my love and thoughts to Steve , Kate and all the family XXX
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I had the pleasure of seeing Reuben occasionally through his life. The most recent was at Helen’s birthday party - a very happy affair in Ditton. Reuben’s thoughtfulness, sense of fun and strong communication skills really struck me - he was an absolute credit to Steven and Kate. My heart goes out to you, lovely Dossett family. May you know God’s power and love to carry you through. Xxxx
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Reuben you were a one in a million friend and I am so grateful I got the chance to grow up with you. We were born 9 days apart and the day you were born we were instantly best friends for life. You were the best childhood friend I could have ever asked for growing up and I will forever cherish the amazing memories we have together. There was never a time you weren’t there for me in whatever I needed.
I hope you know how loved you were during your time on earth. I only wish we got longer together because you were such a light in the world and you were taken way too soon.
Thank you for being you. A ray of sunshine, even through the hardest times. Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you and I know that I was lucky enough to have a once in a lifetime friend like you.
Toby,Guy, Kate and Steve I love and miss you all so much and wish I could be there to give you all hugs. Just know that I am thinking of you all.
Here is a picture of all the gang together with you and me side by side. This is how it always was and I’ll never forget that.
Love you forever Reuben❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Reuben was such an amazing friend. I will always remember the joy that he brought to our French a level class, and I will miss him so very much.
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I will always remember Reuben as a student who stood out for his intelligence, serenity and kindness. He had a quiet sense of humour in class and a genuine, warm smile. When I met his parents at parents' evening and later Toby, I understood why Reuben was such a special young person. His light will remain within us.
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We hardly knew Reuben but really felt we did as we’ve been on a prayer journey with him, Toby, Guy and Stephen and Kate for the 2 years of his illness. A greatly loved, able and giving person; we are so sad he’s no longer with you. We continue to have you in our hearts and prayers and send our love- Richard and Jane
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As a friend of Toby, I had the pleasure of knowing Reuben and seeing him every time I saw Toby. Throughout everything he was always positive, just like the whole dossett family. I am truly blessed to have been able to call him a friend and he will always have a place in my heart. A wonderful person from a wonderful family ♥️♥️
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Reuben was always kind, smiling and welcoming towards people. Especially, in February 2008 when he made a new friend on a day trip to the South Coast.
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Reuben enjoying one of his own cookie creations after school in March 2008. One of our many treasured memories of our shared times with Reuben.
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A proud Das returned after paternity leave, stood making a coffee. “Reuben is his name” looking tired and so proud.
Over the years the pictures on his desk grew to make a family of 5. With a few office visits growing into handsome smart
Young men.
Steve Never missed calling home on work trips and so proud to share what the kids had been up too.
Fast forward to Qlik family days, 3 smart chaps appeared always smiling and polite.
Reuben came to do work experience and was a total joy.
I am heartbroken for you all, such a wonderful kind family that gave so much to others.
Truly blessed with wonderful memories forever but he left too soon.
Much love
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He was such an amazing best friend to us all ❤️ He always managed to put a smile on our faces no matter what ❤️ I will love him forever
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I had the absolute pleasure of teaching Reuben in year 6 and have such fond memories of him. He was such a kind, gentle soul and oozed charisma and good wit. He always really shone out as such a good friend to all, and really was a delight to be around. Reading all of these wonderful tributes is so moving - he will clearly be truly missed by so many. Xx
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Été 2002 Première fois à Marseillan Plage pour Reuben et Louise .. et on s’y retrouvera plusieurs fois les années suivantes !
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Pour le plus grand bonheur de nos adorables enfants ... et des parents ! ❤️
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Reuben could get on well with everyone: young and old, male and female. He had no pretensions!
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Soo many Happy Days of Heaver Castle Memories To Keep for Always God Bless You All My Amazing Family Nannie Jack xxxxx
Reuben was always up for a laugh and never one to take himself too seriously!
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Reuben cooked our family some amazing Patatas Bravas (extra special as we have known the Gower family since the Madrid days in 1980) - all of this while texting his friends at the same time! Very impressive and very tasty. He had to explain to me what SnapChat is :). Lots of love. xxxx
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Family Day Memories at Nannie Jacks Precious Days Remembered Always xx
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That’s my Grandson Smart Gentle and Caring Young Man An Example to us All God Bless you My Treasure You will be in my Heart and loved Forever xxxx
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Although we never met, I followed your growing up years through the photos and words of your wonderful Grandparents Bob and Val, they were so proud of you and you were obviously a remarkable young man with so much to give . The world will miss you x
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Jessica Fleming & Reuben Dossett - standing in line from oldest to youngest
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Having lots of fun in the pool as usual with Katie Youster and Bradley Wilkinson
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Such fond memories with that Bouncy Castle, this was August 2008 celebrating all of your birthdays together like we did each summer.
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Where do we start.....we were so blessed to have so many memories of you growing up Reuben, so many fond memories! Being in the same ante-natal group we got together once a week and watched you grow into a fine young man. We can be nothing but proud of you. Thank you for being such a kind, gentle, loving, fun, friend to us all especially Jessica and Charlotte. Only being 9 days younger than Jess she will always cherish you as one of her very precious friends. We do always laugh about the time you camped in the girls Grandads garden and Richard came to say goodnight. The girls needed some water so off he went back up to the house. He returned with 2 cups of water but in the meantime the fly net for the tent was done up. Full force Richard ran through the fly net and covered all you kids with water as well as making a massive human figure hole in the fly net!
We really did love spending every minute with you, who wouldn't! Rest gorgeous Reuben, we miss you already.
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Reuben at the Christmas Ball returning as alumni. With great memories like this, it's no wonder he was loved by so many. He will be missed greatly.
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One photo that I think capture's Reuben in his favourite medium, Lego of course!
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That was Reuben’s present to Kate for Mother’s Day that we all made as a family.
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I had the pleasure of going to Ranelagh with Reuben and being in the same classes right through school. One of my favourite memories were our geography field trips and the picnic on the beach. Reubens smile could light up a room, he will be missed by so many. Here is a photo of our geography class a few weeks before we left school.
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Reuben was the kindest and most genuine person I have ever met, he will be truly missed
Here is a photo of us a Ranelagh’s Leavers Day
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Reuben was a close friend of mine at primary school! I have so many amazing memories especially as we both love dinosaurs, I will never forget Reuben he was one of the most kind hearted young men I will ever meet in my lifetime. I will never forget you Reuben x
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Where it all began, at Georgeham Road, growing up with the children around the close.
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Our memories of Reuben are mainly from his younger years at St Peter's Farnborough. Always smiling, a delight to be with, and an able helper at mission events. A credit to his parents. Delighted that Reuben developed such a love for France. His friend Romain's grandma is a great friend of Farnborough francophiles. Happy memories.
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Such a throw back photo from Reuben’s 12th birthday bowling party in year 7 it carries so many brilliant memories. What a lovely, kind and all round great friend!
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Friends together - July 2010. Remembering good times both old and more recent x
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A photo that sits by my bed, a reminder of good times with the Dossett's. it brings back memories of going back to their house in Sandhurst after school (having played or sat with Reuben all day as I was going round that night) and perfectly reenacting our favourite lightsaber duels from various Star Wars movies, preparing to invade Lego Hoth with Toby and Reuben, intense games of Mario Kart Wii (which we even started up again in later years when I came to visit). In later years, it was a comfort to start seeing Reuben again and spend some time gaming, catching up, checking out the latest purchase of Lego (usually one that I followed suit with after Reuben managing to convince me of the worthwhile investment) and sitting down at the table and having dinner with the family like we would back in primary school days brought back fond memories. Seeing Reuben in the last few years brought back some normality in my life that I so desperately needed at the time when things were changing and is something I will always be thankful for. I was always so amazed at how upbeat he was during his treatment and it made me feel so proud that someone our age was coping so well with this, and still supporting friends and family around him. Reuben was an amazing friend with a brilliant character and I am so glad we were friends. Many happy memories to ponder over in future years and I can thank Reuben for many of my hobbies and passions today as they are things we shared. Reuben's memory will forever be with me.
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Just one of the many pizza making parties with the St Michael's group, where there were only 2 things on minds - make the pizza and eat the pizza. I always remember a healthy bit of competition between myself and Reuben at the pizza table as too who made the best pizza.
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Such happy memories. Really going to miss you Reuben. My brave hero. Love you millions. God bless you xxx
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Nannie Jacks precious treasures. So much loved. My amazing family. Happy memories. God bless you all xxxx
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I had the pleasure of meeting Reuben when he came and did some work experience at Qlik. Steve’s family always popped in to say hello when we were running charity events, and Reuben was always such a lovely young man, engaging others and smiling.
Your Dad was always so proud when he spoke about you and your brothers. Sleep tight Reuben x
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You were just a little boy, still in Primary School, when you welcomed Romain, our grandson, in your Sandhurst home.
Your smile and the goodness of your heart made of this first stay a success and the beginning of a long friendship.
We will never forget you, Reuben
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“Can you tell what it is yet?” Year 9 Reuben enjoying French and re recreating La Tour Eiffel. It was an honour and a privilege to work with him - always so motivated, interested and hard working. We had lots of fun with Annie and Sarah in A level too - cake and Lego featured in many a lesson. Lovely memories.
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Finally we got to meet each others kids in 2016. Kate you were always so proud of your boys. We might be on opposite sides of the world but you are always in my thoughts
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A wonderful picture of Reuben at Christmas in 2005 at the Uplands nursery when it was time to dress up for the Christmas nativity play.
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A warm sunny September afternoon in 2019. It was a great day for the ante-natal picnic get-together. Great weather and a great game of rounders. We all had so much fun that day especially with Reuben bowling most of the adults out. Great memories.
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The origins of our friendship xx I’ve kept this photo framed on my desk for years and cherish it
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Summer 2017 when we visited England and spent the day with you all, it was the first time I reconnected with Reuben since we moved & the re-start of an amazing friendship xx
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We had a great day at the Hawk Conservancy, April 2018, and here is Reuben proving that his wingspan was the biggest! He's soaring high now!!
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The first time I met Reuben was when he came to do his work experience at Qlik and I was fortunate to spend some time with him.
Far from being nervous he walked in to the office with a big smile. He really made the most of his experience and every time I saw him he was smiling - that is how I will remember him.
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Nine years ago, I discovered Reuben, a boy who was always smiling and who made me discover his environment, his daily life and his good mood. We didn't speak the same language, we didn't always understand each other but we always found a way to laugh and have fun together. I wanted to learn English with you, but I discovered a friend with whom I shared wonderful moments that I will never forget.
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A very happy memory! We laughed so much this day because of my Christmas present; which was a lemon of all things! Reuben was a great guy with a great sense of humour! xxx
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Reuben and Romain on their way to Pic du Midi in the Pyrénées, August 2016. Always happy, always smiling, always trying (new food or speaking French!).
For years we have been exchanging kids & suitcases in Pibrac / Brax, Puylagarde or even at Toulouse airport (shame on us!). Reuben and Romain were a bit anxious at first but legos and a jump in the swimming pool brought them together.
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I had the pleasure to meet Reuben a few times through working with Steve. He was a credit to his Mum and Dad, a wonderful young man. I found it very humbling to discuss with Steve the different treatments Rueben faced head-on with such courage and the thought that the treatments might not work for him, but by having them, he could be helping others in the future, amazing courage and dignity.
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Reuben truly was one amazing young man, I had the pleasure to meet him when he worked at Qlik when I was working for Steve - Reuben did work experience and blew me away with his confidence and attitude to life. After this we kept bumping into each other on the train when I was on the way to work and he was on the way to school - so polite and always gave me a hug or a kiss on the cheek! Truly a credit to his wonderful parents and so thankful to have known this amazing young man.
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The winning team! Reuben, Lottie and Toby! Reuben was so fun-loving!
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I loved hanging out with Rueben around – in the kitchen, on walks and on camping chairs when he’d dragged himself out of his tent. His gentle smile, comradery humour with everyone and calm presence always made him such a lovely positive presence. I know there is so much I will learn from him in my memories.
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Going to miss you every minute of every day and how much you made me laugh and our jokes that nobody gets x
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Our last holiday together, honestly best time of my life. Never eating Reubens sawdust cookies again tho
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found this one, don't really know what its from. Another simjpson party!!!
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Chef Reuben making his own Pizza. He put every single topping on while Toby just had oil and cheese.
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Reuben in ski school with all the little ones. Bless him he was so embaressed
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