Robert Roy Dondale

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Dondale, a loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He died peacefully on June 11, 2024 surrounded by his family after a long fought battle with cancer. Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife Elenore; children Chet (Jo-anne), Wendy (Jack) and Royce (Trish); grandchildren Brad (Becky), Ashley (Mike), Andrew (Annette), Amy (Warren), Kellie, Jeremy; great grandchildren Amira, Ethan, Andrik, Kylie, Elizabeth, Ella, Harper, Jake and Austynn. Bob is also survived by his siblings Bud (Griet), Luella (Allan) and Gord (Edna) as well as aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Bob was predeceased by his parents Roy and Edna, brother Jack and sister Bessie.

Bob was born in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. He moved to BC with his family in 1951. In 1956 he met Elenore, and as the saying goes, the rest is history. They were married in 1957 and were very fortunate to have 67 wonderful years together. Their family grew to include 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Bob loved and was proud of his family, he had a close and special connection with each and every one of them.

Bob was always active and was a very hard worker all of his life. He worked for many years in the logging industry, then drove bus, had his own delivery truck, managed the Catholic buses and he cut wood. Man, did he cut wood, cords and cords of wood. People from all around talked about his birch piles stacked in his field at Longworth. Bob could make or build anything, he was a self-taught master of many skills including carpentry, automotive and fabricating. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved spending time at their cabin at Longworth. There were many fun quad trips and wiener roasts on the river bank with the Longworth gang. Bob and Elenore went on many holidays together and in the later years loved taking their motorhome throughout BC to attend music festivals. They made and maintained many great friendships with fellow music lovers. Bob loved to dance with Elenore, they danced at the festivals, in their kitchen and at Longworth.

Elenore and family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Cancer Clinic team, to Dr. Nadeem and his office, and to the palliative care nurses whom were supportive and helpful as Bob endured his illness at home. Special appreciation to the amazing staff at the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, their kindness, helpfulness and caring will never be forgotten--truly Angels on earth.

There will be a Celebration of Life on June 23, 2024, which would have been Bob’s 90th birthday. It will be at the Senior’s Activity Centre at 425 Brunswick Street from 11:00 - 1:00. Please join us in celebrating a great man.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

Forever loved and missed, but now he may rest.