Mr. Robert (Bob) Bob John Sutton

January 23, 1936 – November 14, 2013

Surrounded by love from his family, Robert John “Bob” Sutton passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, MB at the Riverview Health Centre on November 14, 2013.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Hazel (née Stewart) and Harvey Sutton, his brother Lawrence and nephew Randy. He will be missed by his loving wife Evelyn, and daughters; Shirley (Brian), Karen (David), and grandchildren Kirstyn, Lucas, Ryan, and Sara. Bob also leaves behind, his brother Laverne (Hazel), sister-in-law Elsie Sutton, sister-in-law Janet Makar (Ted), brother-in-law Tom Arklie (Josie) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob was raised on a farm in Roland, Manitoba, and was the youngest of three boys. He loved to share many “larger than life” stories of growing up in a rural community. Bob started his education at a one-roomed school in Pomeroy and eventually graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1959. He began his teaching career in Carman, Manitoba and it was there he met Evelyn Arklie, his future wife, at a square dance. They were married on August 2nd, 1961. He then taught in several additional schools with the majority of his career spent at Fort Richmond Collegiate in Winnipeg.

Bob was a kind man with a great sense of humour and he deeply loved his family. He never missed calling family members on their birthdays, and was always very interested to sit down and hear their latest news or gossip. No grandchild ever wanted for ice cream or chocolate, as those were always readily available at Grandpa’s house. His favourite saying, “There’s plenty more where that came from”, was visible in his generosity to his family, to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where he was a long time member, and various charities he supported. Bob was a keen gardener and enjoyed sharing his harvest with family and friends. He was an animal lover with a particular fondness for cats. Searching for collectibles of various kinds was also Bob’s passion.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, led by Reverend Martha McDowell. The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Riverview Health Centre who provided so much comfort and excellent care.

The family respectfully declines flowers, but if you so desire, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Bob.

THOMSON “IN THE PARK”

925-1120

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