Dear Aunt Mae, Esther, Bob, Peter and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you. I was thinking of Uncle Robert this morning; he was such a kind man.

Mae, Esther, Peter and Bob… my sincerest condolences

I have more respect for Bob than any other person I have known! Implausible faith, honest, compassionate, humble, nurturing, unflappable. I had the greatest pleasure working for Bob starting when I was sixteen years old – the Beacon Ford and Fairview Mercury years. He led by example and he taught me so many valuable life lessons that continue to guide me today.
I am truly blessed to have met Bob at a tender and influential age. He was beyond a mentor; he became a friend and had a sincere interest in both my career and my life.
Bob, if you knew how many times I have shared with my friends and business acquaintance the influence you had on my life… you would truly proud. 


Dear Mrs. Croft, Bob, Peter and Esther,
It is still hard to believe that Mr. Croft has gone to live above and has left a huge hole in your hearts.  I am so sorry for your loss and the ripples of sorrows his passing has caused across his large loving family and many friends.  Mr. Croft’s kindness and blessings were felt by so many.  I’ve been reflecting on my memories and keep coming back to a headline of: big man, huge heart, enormous smile.  I think of Mr. Croft as a pillar of strength who would do anything for anyone.  In fact, he found me my first car when I was 17.  I was heading to university in Ontario and needed a car.  He got hold of a Comet and sold it to me for $1500.  Even in those days I’m sure he didn’t make a dime on the sale, and that probably made him very happy.  He made everyone feel valued and, in that amazing smile, you knew he cared.  Sending lots of love and hoping your wonderful memories and the prospect of seeing him in a while provide comfort at a difficult time.
Deepest sympathy and much love,
Ruth


Mes sincères condoléances a tous la famille Croft xxx

Kareena  

We watched the service this morning and were touched by the words spoken about Robert. The family has lost a dear one and 
the world has lost a good man. We are saddened by this event following closely the death of Claude. As we pray for you, please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of our family. 
Sincerely,
Roger & Leola

My deepest condolences...
It was A pleasure to have and get to know a neighbour like yourself.

To a wonderful person and a remacable neighbour.  God bless you. 

Mae, Bobby, Peter, Esther and families;
I was there with you at Robert's funeral service.  Thank you for providing me that opportunity.   I have fond memories of chats with Robert - neither of us at a loss for words and usually while he was sitting comfortably in a car.  
He lived a blessed life, made even richer with all of you by his side.   
With my deepest sympathy and love,
Cheryl

Robert was a man that I always looked to as an example of God's love on earth. In my experience he was always patient and kind; ready to teach and to share his wisdom. I worked for him briefly in 1982 but I still remember his patient kindness, and sense of humour. As Steve said, if anyone could earn their way into heaven he would have been one, but he made it clear that his eternal life is a gift of God, paid for by Jesus. Our sincere condolences to all who will miss him; especially Mae, Bobby, Esther & Peter and their spouses. May he rest in eternal peace. 

Robert and Mae are known for their kindness, their generosity, and friendliness they showed to everyone.  I have lifelong memories of my parents speaking of them in glowing terms, and when tragedy or difficulty struck within our family, they were never far away, willing to help at every turn.  As for Robert himself, his business acumen, his kindness and generosity to his employees and others, as well as his love of God and family made him a special man.  He also loved a good joke and shared his smile very, very often.  We'll miss you, Robert.  As the door on your earthly life closed, the gates of heaven opened and welcomed a devoted son.  


Mae, my deepest sympathies
I have many wonderful memories of Robert from conference in Montreal and Rockway. Robert always had a smile. I remember Robert telling me his favourite hymn: What will it be to dwell above. Love and Prayers Becky


Permettez-moi de vous dire que je partage votre peine. Je pense particulièrement à vous madame Mae, Esther, madame Rachel, Marguerite et Philippa. Mes très sincères condoléances à toute la famille, j’espère qu’avec le temps tous les bons souvenirs vous réconforteront. xxx

I remember in September 3rd 1986 Mr.Croft gave me my first long lasting job.
I needed so much to find a good stable job because my wife was pregnant with my first daughter. She was born on the 23rd September 1986.He gave me work that lasted 27 years.Mr Croft was there for me.He had an impact on so many people.I believe that when he entered heaven he heard  the words « Welcome my good and faithful servant  I have prepared a place for you »
My deepest  sympathies to his family .

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow. My deepest most sincere condolences to all the family and friends. I have many memories from a very young age of having the privilege to have known him.  Watching the video brought back even more memories. If there was anything I could say to him, it would be thank you. Thank you for being the kind, caring & generous soul that I knew you to be.  I always looked forward to the times that my father would bring me to work with him at Garage Civic. It meant that I would get to see the Croft family. Mr Croft would always have a little job for me to do that would make me feel important and needed. He also always let me sit at the reception desk and play with the adding machine (which he knew was my favorite thing to do). Sometimes I even got to go for lunch with them and as everyone knows,  Barbecue Chicken was on the menu.  I could go on and on about the things I remember and please know that I will always remember. To the family and friends,  I pray that your heart and soul will find  comfort during this difficult time and may the memories of Mr. Croft  help you find peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love Amanda Aspin  (Daughter of Bill Aspin) xxoo

One of my great memories of Mr. Croft is that when he was in Rockway and there were young children around - he would pile a group into his car and drive out to the back of his property to see the deers at night!  It was always an exciting ride, and my children were amongst some of those that thoroughly enjoyed their adventures with Mr. Croft.  
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family.  How precious to know that he is Home above.  
Love   

My deepest condolences to the Croft family. 
For nearly thirty years, I worked for Mr. Croft, working side by side with him and his brother Claude. To call him my boss is putting it mildly - he was a dear friend, always ready with endless stories about life and the world,  and a mentor, the sort that's not just supportive but incredibly generous with the wealth of knowledge he had amassed through his own experiences. 
There is no question the 'Chief' will be missed; he left a hole impossible to fill. You have mine and Ramona's sympathies; please know you're in our thoughts.

My sincere condolences to Mae,Esther,Robert,Peter and all the extended Croft family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I know you  must be feeling such a great loss as I know  I do. I will never forget Robert Croft, a man who showed me what one  person could do to change the lives of so many.  I worked for Mr Croft over 20 years in which time he gave me so many opportunities, as he did for so many others.  His smile, his laugher and his humour,  but most of all his huge heart will never be forgotten. RIP



Tous mes condoléances a la famille en ces temps triste
Mes pensées sont avec vous

It was a true pleasure to have spent time with Mr. Croft. I so loved our talks. Our lives are the richer for having had him in it. Home at last. Prayers to his family.

Chris, Valerie , Mckinley & Bryden McMahon

Cher oncle Robert, 
Un homme de coeur, d une générosité inestimable. 
Je me souviens quand mon mari René travaillait pour vous pour Hyundai  à Pointe Claire et que nous demeurions à Québec, vous lui  aviez prêté votre carte de crédit et donné la permission d'acheter une bicyclette pour l'anniversaire de notre fils Eric.
 René avait amené avec lui, ma mère, votre soeur  pour venir me voir.
Plusieurs fois vous avez fait des actes de bonté pour nous et nous vous remercierons jamais assez. 
Merci aussi pour vos prières.
Ma consolation dans cette douleur, est que ....avec assurance, je sais que  vous êtes dans la présence de notre Grand Sauveur et Seigneur, 
Ce n'est qu'un au revoir mon cher oncle.
Je vous aimerez toujours.
Que la Grâce et la Paix accompagne la famille immédiate.
Lise Roy 


Our sincere condolences to all the Croft family. I’ve worked with many of you for years, and consider you all kind and generous caring family. Working for MR. Croft for over 20 years was the best years of working in my life. It really felt like home going to work. 
Some days he would come in the body shop roll up his sleeves start moving stuff, grab a hose and start washing everything. In his suit!. 
Didn’t matter what you were working on, you had to grab a squeegee and start cleaning. I enjoyed it, because I got a break from working. I think it was his break also from all the relentless people and calls. 
                    Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me.
The world needs more men like you 💐R.I.P.

My condolences and love to my great uncle Robert's nearest and dearest. 
I remember many visits to Honda growing up when my dad Ian worked there and poking my head in to say hello to my great uncle. Always smiling and kind us as kids, even though I probably wasn't supposed to be running around all the new cars in the showroom. 

I loved looking at the pictures on this site, of my grandpa Claude and his brother. Thank you for sharing  <3  

C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Robert.  Recevez nos sincères condoléances.

Carole et Réjean Forget

Nous vous souhaitons nos sincères condoléances,  🙏😔
Peter and Lucie 🙏

 I will always remember my uncle  Robert for his kindness and generosity. On my 16th birthday he gave me a $100 bill. (first one I ever held in my hand) On my wedding day in 1985 he gave me his American Express card as a wedding gift  which paid for my entire honeymoon. Later on he employed me to work at Civic Motors, one of his dealerships on Sources Blvd. I worked as a receptionist, then follow-up and years later as a Sales rep. He taught me a lot about sales and often helped me close my deals.  In 2018, he came to stay at his home in Rockway and asked me, Do you know how to drive? (chuckle)  We drove around on Rockway-Valley Road reminiscing. Simplicity! On his 85th birthday I was fortunate to be able to speak with him briefly, wish him a happy birthday and tell him “I love you” His last words to me were....Thank you very much.
Thank you uncle Robert for the fond memories. What a reunion it must have been when you were greeted at heavens gates! Until we meet again. xxx 


So much sadness again to the Croft family as yet another  wonderful man has left this world to enter his eternal home.

We know that few words can bring comfort, but God's word will help you through this difficult time and those ahead.

John 16:22 
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Other than David, Bob was the 1st person to see our first born, Carol. He brought a taped rendition of "Daddy's Girl" to the hospital.  Robert Croft formed an integral part of our lives, especially David's,  for over 20 years.  He will be forever missed and never forgotten.  

Our sincere condolences to the family. 


AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Robert Croft

19 juillet 1935 – 22 juillet 2020

Les Salons Funéraires Guay

Montrez votre soutien

Envoyez Vos
Condoléances

Partager
L'avis De Décès

Obtenir les mises à jour

Prestations de Service