Sadly, Bob's 5-year journey with Parkinson's Disease has come to an end in his 80th year on September 3, 2024.
Growing up in an Air Force family Bob lived in 5 provinces finally settling in what he considered home, Barrie, Ontario.
Bob, a retired electronics technician, had varied interests including international travel and road trips alike. He had an appreciation for classic rock music and was amazing with crosswords, general knowledge, and trivia details. He was also an avid reader for most of life. Bob enjoyed fine dining with a great bottle of wine, especially with a rack of lamb or west coast salmon. Bob would also occasionally savour different beers of the world.
Bob was a humble, an unassuming man, and deeply loyal to family and friends.
Bob is survived by Barbara, his wife and best friend of 54 years. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Karen and Catherine, and survived by his brother-in-law, Steven. He was cherished “uncle Bob” to nieces Stephanie and Jennifer.
Bob will be missed by his extended family, mother-in-law Lillian, sisters-in-law, Carol (Wayne), Bonnie P., Bonnie G. and brother-in-law, George (Danny). He will be fondly remembered by nephews Rick (Trisha), Kevin, and Adrian.
At Bob's request there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place, and a private inurnment service will be held by the family at Barrie Union Cemetery at a later date.
If so desired, donations to Parkinson Canada would be appreciated.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Stephanie Regan
Posted on: Wednesday, September 11, 2024I never once heard my Uncle Bob raise his voice, lose his temper, curse or say a mean word. Patient, calm and kind, he was a gentleman through and through.
My mom always held up her big brother as a shining example of a husband and the gold standard for how a man should treat his wife.
Aunt Barb I am so sorry for your loss.
Carol Mudde
Posted on: Wednesday, September 11, 2024Barb,
Sending my sincere condolences on the news of Bob’s passing. Hold on to all your wonderful memories you made with him to sustain you during this difficult time.
Hugs,
Carol Mudde
Keith Hodgins
Posted on: Wednesday, September 11, 2024Barb, my sincere condolences. I didn’t meet your husband but you chose him so that must have meant he was extraordinary. I will be thinking of you.
Steve Regan
Posted on: Thursday, September 12, 2024Bob was my brother in law. He was a wonderful uncle to my daughters throughout the years. He will be missed.
Don Tutty
Posted on: Friday, September 13, 2024Barb, it’s been a long time since we talked and saw each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. As I travel on Cundles and pass the house where you lived I think of you and our time at Oakley Park. Those were good times and you were the best secretary that I ever had the pleasure to work with.
Lucy and Michael Sharp
Posted on: Saturday, September 14, 2024Michael and I offer our deepest condolences to the family. Bob always showed his kindness and had a wry sense of humour enjoyed by all who knew him.
Love Lucy and Michael