To the McDevitt, I extend my condolences. I had the privilege and honor to work with Bob at CBC-TV 6 Newswatch. He encouraged me as a newcomer doing the weather reports. Because of Bob, I was hired to sing the national anthem at the Expos' games and became one of their regular performers. Once, I even wrote an article about Jackie Robinson but I wanted someone to critique it first. It was Bob who did so and gave me such good advice. He was a warm, witty and brilliant writer. What a wonderful time we had together as friends and colleagues at CBC. He will be sorely missed.

My deepest condolences to the family . I knew Bob only as a media celebrity however he sent my sister , Lori , an awesome note on the passing of my father, Tom Bridel , who Bob knew from the neighborhood . It touched our family deeply . Best wishes to all

My would like to extend my condolences to the McDevitt family.  I only knew Bob from the times we shared on the Montreal Irish touchline watching our sons play rugby, but I always appreciated his warmth and the kind words he had for one and all.

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of all your beautiful times together...sending sincere condolences to all the McDevitt family at this sad time... Thoughts and prayers from the Larocque family...

My most sincere sympathy to the family
Jo Anne Kelly Rudy

Chers Craig et Josée,
Nous savions qu'il avait des problèmes de santé depuis plusieurs mois, mais nous avons appris avec tristesse la nouvelle du décès de Monsieur McDevitt.
Sa réussite professionnelle et sa personnalité attachante sont très bien décrites dans l'avis de décès que nous avons pu consulter sur Internet.
Nous imaginons facilement l'importance qu'il a eue dans la vie de Craig et le vide qu'il ressentira en son absence.
À lui, à toi Josée, à vos deux fils, à la maman de Craig - Patricia - et à Katy et Neale et l'ensemble de la famille, nous adressons nos plus sincères sympathies.

My condolences to Bob's family. I took his graduate diploma radio course at Concordia and remember him as a strong educator and a supportive mentor to young journalists. He knew how to bring out the best in us and did not take kindly to factual errors! Rest in peace, Bob! You are remembered with respect and appreciation.

Very sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was one of my favourite people when I worked with him in the journalism department at Concordia, and my wife and I very much enjoyed our summer cottage visits with Bob and Pat. We will miss him.

I was Bob's TA during his first year at Concordia's Journalism program. He was fantastic. Adored by the students for being tough (but fun) in class & fun (& tough) outside. One of the best things that happened to me during my university years. And one of my first dates with my wife was a Christmas dinner at the McDevitts' home!

My condolences.  I worked with Bob at Concordia and it was always a pleasure to work with him.  He was an amazing professor.

Sorry for your loss. I remember Bob from our days at the CBC. A good guy who was always willing to help new recruits. My best to your family.
Tony Ross

To Bob's family;

I am so deeply sorry for your loss.  I knew Bob, but he was more a friend of my brother Norman (Red) from Park Ex.

Many years later I met Bob at the Old Dublin one St. Patrick's Day, and I was surprised and pleased that he remembered me.  I also thoroughly enjoyed watching him on T.V.

We have lost a wonderful, lovely person with such an engaging smile.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Fondly remembered,

Betty (Woodrow) Smith

Good friends from Vancouver send their sincere condolences - Irene and George Arvanetes.Best of friends from the old days in Outremont.

Bob was part of a group of OldTimers that met on a regular basis from Outremont and Park & Bernard and he will be missed by the gang.Also the crew from Park Extension who had regular golf tournaments that Bob Attended. I interviewd him and Dickie Moore and Bob said when they played as youngsters in Park Ex - if Dickie let Bob have the puck more often , Bob said he might have made the National Hockey League.RIP Bob.

I hadn't seen him in ten years, and I knew this day would come, but it doesn't sting any less. Bob McDevitt was one of the greatest people I have ever known. No one was more influential to me at a critical time in my life. I am a Professor myself now, and any of my former or current students who feel that they have benefitted from anything I've tried to do to make their lives better don't know it, but they owe a massive debt of gratitude to Bob. From the start, my goal in teaching was simple: I just wanted to be half as good as he was. An absolute legend. Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like him as a teacher. Thank you Bob - for everything.

I will always remember Bob fondly from our years together at CBC. He had such a warm smile, twinkling eyes and sly sense of humour!
My best to Patricia, and all of Bob's family,
Katie Malloch

OBITUARY

Robert S McDevitt

6 September, 1931 – 8 September, 2016

Résidences funéraires Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Homes

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