A popular lollipop man from Strathaven has died following a long illness.Robert Baxter – who manned the Low Waters Road junction for Woodside Primary – sadly passed away in hospital on Sunday, May 3.The 80-year-old had served the school as their crossing patroller for nine years, but was forced to take a step back after taking unwell in May last year.He had previously spent 15 years working as the janitor at Strathaven Academy.His proud daughter Lesley said: “We were immensely proud of dad and know how well loved he was in the local community in and around Woodside Primary School and School Street, where he lived happily with mum.“We feel it only right that people should know about his passing.“Dad never actually retired and was still