Robert F Nevins

1927-2018

Robert Nevins of Pointe-Claire passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018. Bob is survived by his wife Diana (Arrell), children Jim (Jan Nevins), Margot and Cindy, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother William Nevins.

Bob graduated from McMaster University with a BSc in Chemistry and Physics. While at McMaster and after graduating, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves. Bob met his future wife Diana, a Hamilton resident, at McMaster. The couple subsequently moved to Quebec, finally settling in Pointe-Claire where he lived for fifty-eight years. Working in the medical/pharmaceutical industry, Bob's final position until retirement was Director, Sales and Marketing Planning and Development at Johnson and Johnson Inc.

His community involvement included volunteering with NOVA West Island, the West Island Volunteer Bureau and The Chemical Institute. Bob acted as Chair of the Pointe-Claire Association of Pools in the early sixties. The Association proudly achieved its key goal of establishing a first-class swimming facility in Pointe-Claire, which fostered national and international champions. Bob enjoyed membership along with Diana in the Pointe-Claire Bowling Club and the Pointe-Claire Curling Club.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Maison Herron for their years of care, and to the staff of the Gerontology Unit at the Lakeshore General Hospital.

A private service will be held on January 21, 2018 with interment at a later date.

In remembrance of Bob, donations in his name can be made to NOVA West Island or to The Alzheimer's Society of Canada.