Robert Earl Bastendorff

Robert Bastendorff, in his 82nd year, passed away on June 7, 2016 at his home in Toronto. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Isabel Bastendorff of Milverton, and sister Mary Dalgarno. He is survived by sisters Helen Graul of Stratford, and Ruth Waters of Toronto, as well as nieces - Pam Ciccarelli, Christine Hamon, Peggy Korver and Michele Dalgarno and nephews Stephen Graul, Jonathan Graul and Jeffrey Dalgarno. He will be missed by numerous great nieces and nephews and his good friends Morris White and Bill Fairbairn, Ann Beck and Sharon as well as other friends.

We have lost a much loved, kind and gentle soul. Music was his life. He was an organist and choir director at St. Matthews, United Church for 40 years. He played at other churches, at Trulls and passed his love of music on to many individual music students. Bob enjoyed the New York Times cryptic crosswords, shopping at The Bay, biking and the Turner Movie Classics. He particularly revelled in winning a good game of scrabble.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Parkinson's Society or a charity of your choice.