Like many people, I had a ritual of cutting down my Holiday Tree at Farmer Bob's making a day of it.  Last winter, my partner and I trucked through the loads of snow, only to have to dig down about three or four feet to cut the trunk of our Tree!  We loved the atmosphere at Farmer Bob's and it was an extension of him as well.  We will miss our trips to Farmer Bob's but thank him for all the memories he made for us and for so many people.

Farmer Bob will be missed.  I got to know him later in life after Virgil moved away from SSM.  I enjoyed seeing him out on the farm and driving sleigh rides.  My favourite memory of Bob was him picking up Trish and I with a horse and buggy when we were married at the falls in Kinsmen Park.   My kids enjoyed running and getting lost in the corn mazes each year.   I sometimes dropped my mom off for visits and walks with Bob in the field where he always had something interesting or delicious in his baskets.   My condolences to the family.

My memories of Bob stretch back 59 years as we attended university together, worked tobacco fields together and built a log cabin together. As well, I used to visit annually to reminisce as well as help with and sometimes hinder the work at Bob's farm. Bob was my oldest and best friend and I always considered myself lucky to be in his orbit.
Rest in peace old friend.
Love to the family.
Shoney (John Collins)

Spent several weeks in the bush with Rob back in the 70’s.  Survived a bear attack, hours of chopping trees, humping trees to the lake for next year’s cabin, sewing a giant hand wound (my fault) with fishing line, canoeing and his ‘cooking’.  Learned to fish with a coke can float.

I have not used one of those skills since but I had a hell of a time and great memories.

Sorry for your loss.

Kenn

I just wanted to say how dearly farmer Bob will be missed. Here's the column I wrote on him: https://www.saultstar.com/opinion/nadine-robinson-a-fond-farewell-to-farmer-bob

Farmer Bob is a forever memory to the community of Sault Ste Marie and others visiting from points elsewhere.
The bus loads of school children, families, tourists, locals seeking adventure of the seasonal tours on the hayride, the barn tour, the goat walk to twenty feet in the sky, the pigs, the bird cage, tree maze, the old church and his fall sale of fresh picked corn!

Thank You Farmer Bob for sharing 30 plus years of such fun, education and good times. Missing YOU already…

Mario and I  were so sorry to say goodbye to our old friend.  He marched to the beat of his own drum and went on his own terms. We loved his obit, so typical and good to hear him one last time.  He was a legend with all of us and will br missed. Condolences to all of the family. Hugs.

To Bob's children, grandchildren and Susie

I hadn't see Bob in a few years but the  last time he was his same old self. I got to know him and Susie when they had their retail stores in the Soo  and I also had a clothing store.  He was always interesting and entertaining to talk to. Of the 3 stores Ogidaki Mountain really was him! Mockingbird Farm really was him so I'm glad he was able to spend his last days there. 
My thought are with you all, 
Michaela Keenan

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bob Cuerrier for a number of years as a Major Retailer and Farmer Bob. He had a vision of Building and Creating a Pioneer Village at Agawa Canyon where the Tour Train stopped. Unfortunately the powers at be at the ACR did not share the potential of the project, resulting in more effort into Mockingbird Farm. RIP my friend you were one of a kind. May yourFamily past and present remember the great times, fun and creativity you processed. Ian MacKenzie Former Ad Director Sault Star. God Bless-you all.

Farmer Bob blessed many classes of students at the farm, introducing them to the various animals.

They got to hold the baby chicks, milk a cow, feed a baby lamb, had a hayride etc.

As a Kindergarten teacher, I really appreciated him for giving so many the opportunity to enjoy a farm setting .

Our family also enjoyed sleigh rides through a winter wonderland.

I am glad that I was  able to give him several photos of his time with the students, and tell him how much we appreciated his sharing the farm.

Rest in peace Farmer Bob!

I have great memories of taking my kids to your farm especially in the fall.  Thank you for making our city a better place to be.  You will be missed!
The Taylor’s

Virgil I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father.

Dear Trina and Farmer Bobs family,

Sorry for the loss of your brother. I am thinking of you making things and wearing costumes for the children visiting the farm on special occasions . The obituary reminded me of your winter camping stories, I now see a family tradition.  Hold your memories close, 

Laurie Green

Robert Cuerrier was a friend of mine.  He was Ogidaki Bob in the beginning, and then became Farmer Bob. He was an asset to his family, his community, and our country. His spirit, was  his greatest asset. I’ll miss you my friend, and thanks for the memories. 
Francis James Kennedy

My condolences on the passing of Robert. He played a significant role in my love of the wilderness. He helped me with log cabin construction, taught me winter camping techniques and we shared many fishing excursions, although we usually did poorly.  Bob considered himself ‘The world’s worst fisherman.’  On one winter outing as we talked around a campfire, he presented an ambition of his to start what became Mockingbird Hill. I admired his sense of humour, artistic talent and how he followed his heart.

A life well lived!!   And extraordinarily kind, thoughtful and  fun.  Our memories include my wedding dress bought at Ojidaki, sleigh rides at Mockingbird Farm and the grand Christmas trees he saved and cut for “Old Tom”
My Dad.  
Take joy in what he shared.   
Helen Gillespie

OBITUARY

Robert "Farmer Bob" Cuerrier

17 April, 1947 – 18 November, 2025

Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel

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