1931 - 2019
Age 88, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2019 in Brossard, Quebec. Bob is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart, Irene Morin and celebrated 67 years of marriage this past April. Loving father to Brian (Barbara King), Barbara (Tom Sweet) and Kevin (Tracy McCahill). He is predeceased by his daughter Brenda. Cherished grandfather to Erin, Meghan, Alexandre, Lilianne, Katie and Matthew as well as his great-grandchildren Jacks, Harris and Riley.
Bob worked for the C.N.R for 42 years and enjoyed his retirement years in Florida and at the family cottage in Newport, Vermont where he enjoyed golfing, travel, family and friends.
Our father always put his family first. He was also a tireless volunteer on various civic causes including Dorval Minor Hockey, Neighborhood Watch, Meals on Wheels and to his church. He always believed in giving back to his community which made him such a great man. He will be sadly missed.
Special thanks to our wonderful cousins Donna Laniel (Robert) and Lisa Laniel (Geoff) for their caring hearts and tireless spirit.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the 5th floor staff of Marcelle-Ferron nursing home for taking such good care of our dad.
The family will receive condolences on Saturday October 5, 2019, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Collins Clarke MacGillivray White funeral home, 307 Riverside, Saint-Lambert, Qc, J4P 1A7.
A chapel service will be held at 12 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s name to The Canadian Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Quebec.