Robert T. Ware; 83, passed away peacefully in his Rochester Hills, MI home Sunday, November 27, 2011 attended by his family. “Bob” Ware was born February 6, 1928 in Haddonfield, NJ. He grew up on the outskirts of Washington, DC in Falls Church, VA, moving to Rochester with his young family in 1967. His career spanned nearly 25 years as a computer programmer specializing in data processing. Bob always loved a good laugh and a cold beer. He is predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Gail Blanpied Ware originally of St Paul, MN. He is survived by his daughter and her life partner, Emily Ware and Lone Graves of Coralville, IA; his son, Mark Ware of Lake Orion, MI; nieces, Elizabeth Treanor of Sacramento, CA, Christine Treanor of Minneapolis, MN and Ellen Treanor of Cedar City, UT; many great-nieces and nephews; as well as his devoted caregiver and former daughter-in-law, Leilani Ware of Rochester Hills, MI. Visitation will be held at Pixley Funeral home in Rochester, MI on Wednesday, November 30 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Memorial service will follow at 8pm.
