Bobbie Routhier

If the world seems a little less bright, it is because we lost Bobbie on October 16, 2026, at the age of 82. She was at the heart of the party. Whether at work, in the neighbourhood, or at a family gathering, Bobbie brought people together with joy, love, and laughter, always carrying herself with an easy grace that made everyone feel welcome. Her deep love of family, friends, and all things Celtic shone through when she was playing cards, singing songs, and celebrating Christmas—either here or in her hometown in Newfoundland.

She had a long career at the Cornwall General Hospital Radiology department and served as President of her union. A lifelong learner, she actively participated in Toastmasters and other development programs. A voracious reader, she was never without a book. Throughout her life she remained active, enjoying skiing, golfing, curling, bridge, and travel. She stitched, sewed, and knitted with quiet skill, never breaking the flow of a warm conversation. The list of her talents goes on.

Above all, she was a loving mother and aunt whose warmth, care, and quiet dignity shaped the lives of those closest to her. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Schile. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children, Tina Leflour and Wayne (Colleen) Leflour, and by her granddaughter, Kaitlyn. Bobbie will also be deeply mourned by her siblings, Jim (Lucia) Graham and Marlane McDonald. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Stella (née McDonald) Graham, and by her siblings, Betty, Edward (Yvonne), and Pat.

Bobbie was a woman of faith. We know she is not gone; she has merely gone ahead, and we will be together again. To honour Bobbie, the family asks that you take a moment to have a good laugh with your loved ones and put up one more Christmas decoration this year.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at St. Peter’s Church at 11 a.m. The family will be in attendance from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to cancer care at the Cornwall Community Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca.