Bob, Bobby, Dad,
“I respect a man who can heal a heart he didn’t break
and raise a child he didn’t make.”
My Dearest Bobby,
Thank you for being the man, Dad & friend you didn’t have to be. You taught us all how to love and be loved. You taught us how to love ourselves when someone told us we were unlovable. You taught us to carry our own torches to light our darkest days. You taught us to look up to find our way, look ahead to find our path and only look down to find our footing.
We will think of you when we hear a terrible fart joke, plant a garden, watch a sunset, climb a waterfall, swim in the backyard pool, bale hay or eat some incredible BBQ. Your three greatest passions in life were family, friends and charcoal grilling and you always shared one with the other.
The greatest honour of my life was being your wife. You were my best friend, my confidant, my cheerleader and always, my silent partner. I will miss our adventures to explore waterfalls, find the perfect sunset, or the hunt for exotic lumber. I will miss lawn boy Bobby who always cut the perfect golf green, my French chauffeur Robert who would take me anywhere I wanted or needed to go, chef Roberto who loved his barbeque as much as he did his wife, and pool boy Bob who was always up for inappropriate jokes with those he loved in the backyard.
The kids, I think are going to miss you the most. Each one of them is painfully aware that you were the “Dad” you didn’t have to be. Vicki (Wes), Alexis, Dana (Wes), Geoffrey have all grown into strong, brilliant, capable adults because of the guidance, love and kindness you showed them. You were “bonus Dad” to Meagan, foster Dad to Kat, Olivia & Emily. For many more, you were always ready with that special Bob hug in times of need.
You know, Jason claims to be the better electrician, but as your wife, I can’t vote because I have never really seen either of you do much more than change a light bulb, but I guess that’s what I get for marrying an electrician.
We had only just begun to live the life we dreamed of in Muskoka and 56 was way too young for you to go. We will get creative in your shop, the kids & I will put in the garden, and I will watch every sunset knowing you are just on the other side.
I know you are catching up with your mom (Nancy) & Dad (Keith) who you haven’t seen in a long time while your brother Steven (Cathy) and many extended family mind the farm down here.
You left a very profound impact on everyone you met. It was an honour and a privilege to walk beside you, learn from you, laugh with you and be loved by you.
Thank you for everything you gave us, taught us, and inspired in us.
Forever & Always ~ No Matter What…
Your Wife, Andi
Friends are invited to a visitation at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Saturday, May 27th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, where the memorial service will held at 1 PM.
Bob has asked that if you wish to make a donation in his honour, please consider the Children’s Aide Society of London Middlesex.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Sandra Vanos
What a beautiful tribute to Bob. I’m proud of the man he became through your words. It’s been a long time since I babysat him at the home farm when he was a rambunctious boy! I’m happy to know he found happiness in life with you all. RIP 🥰
Deirdre oneil
Dear Andi
Your life with Bob was filled with love and family and adventure. During this sad time your wonderful family will surround you with that love.
Your tribute to Bob was shining with the joy you had together. Those memories will always be with you
Nancy and I were life long friends as we followed our hockey guys through the years. Our weddings were within weeks of each other. We had a group that met yearly, Max and Stu and Keith and Tom and Don and wives, reliving hockey triumphs. We were also with Nancy on one of here favourite boat trips from Kingston to Ottawa.
I will be with you in spirit today but I will be unable to be with you in person because I have a commitment that I can not break.
I will get in touch with a call in the future.
All my love
Deirdre
Amy Tara Crittenden
Andi and Family
I am heartbroken for you all.
Bob left you much too soon.
There are no words for losing someone you love … he will live forever in your Memories.
We will raise a glass in honour of him.
Marg McAlpibe
Andi and family… what a lovely tribute to Bob! Our sincerest sympathy to you folks at this most difficult time…he will be missed by many…. We can only imagine what Keith and Nancy are thinking….continue following your dreams as am sure Bob will be with you every step of the way! Don & Marg McAlpine
Dana-Lynn (school friend)
Sorry, to hear the loss of your husband, your life partner. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Dawn Siddqll
Sorry for your loss.
Ed & Diane Twynstra
Dear Andrea & families
We are very sorry to hear about of Bob’s passing.
Sending our condolences.
Jane and Doug Urbshott
So sorry to hear of your loss Andrea and family. Cherish your memories they will give you
comfort.
Adam, Tracie & Calvin Smith
Andrea, Alex and Dana,
We will always remember all of our fun times with Bob; our campfires, bbq cook offs, and hanging by the pool. Cherish your memories of him, he was a great man. Sending you our sincerest condolences and hugs at this difficult time.
Kim Bowman
Dear Andrea and family
Such beautiful words shared.
Sending love and prayers.
Steve and Kim
Janet Siddall
Andi,
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He sounds like he was a wonderful father, husband, brother and friend. Sending you love and prayers.
Barry McNaughton
Andrea
Thinking of you and the family at this time of sorrow.
Paula Robson
Dear Andrea and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Extending our sincere condolences
Mark and Paula Robson
Thompson Darryl
Dear Andrea I am so sorry to hear about Bobs passing my sincere condolences
Michelle Dumonceaux
Sending our deepest condolences Andrea and family. Bob was a creative soul. He will be missed dearly.
John & Mary Walls
Andrea & family;
Our sincere condolences at such a difficult time. You have many great memories to cherish.
Steve Stefanidis
My condolences to your family. I worked with Bob at Sterling and he was very kind to me and everyone who he came in contact with. I am truly sadened to hear of his passing. Sending our thought and prayers to all of you.
Iola Van Klink
My deepest sympathy to you Andi, and your family.
Darlene MacDonald
Dearest Andrea,
I don’t know you and I didn’t know your husband. However, I must express to you that this is the most beautiful, well written obituary I have ever read. By using your words from your heart you explained exactly who your partner was. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Darlene MacDonald
Susan Cook
Dear Andrea,
So very sorry to hear this news. Everytime I look at the wonderful, unique, one-of-a kind shelf that he made for me, I think of you both. In the short time I got to know Bob, I could tell he was a family man who loved what he did in life. Sending lots of hugs!!
John McKeen
My condolences Andi. He was a good man. Be proud of him.
Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Andy, Alex, Dana and family,
We are sending our love and hugs your way, as you laugh, cry and remember Bob. You and Bob were a match made in heaven; dreaming together, adventuring together, and loving the girls and each other together. We know that although gone to soon, Bob will be walking beside you and those he left here on earth , each day as your continue on in your journey. May you find peace, strength and comfort in knowing the love he had for you all, and we hope that the memories and love will carry you through in the coming days and weeks.
xoxo
Chelsey, Jon & Taylor
Geoff & Shelly Edwards
Deepest Sympathy to you Andi and family 🙏
Lisa Swinkels Jones
I am so sorry for your loss Andrea. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time as you move forward. ❤️
Joan Edwards
My sincere sympathy Andi to you and family on Bob losing a hard fought battle!
So happy that you didn’t wait til later to move north to live your dream!! Many of us don’t do that as soon as we should and sometimes it never happens!! You lived your dream together and created special memories! Well done! Hold onto that!!
Hugs 😘
Aunt Nan and Uncle Bob
Andi: What an amazing man you built your life with! You two had a dream and realized it and now you are left to carry it on, which we know you will, as Bob will be watching your every move and cheering you on. The kids and you will be a strong team together. Treasure all those memories and talk about Bob often, as he will live in your hearts forever💓
Patricia Robson
Beautifully written, Andrea. I didn’t know Bob but he must have been an amazing man. I know you will find comfort in the difficult days ahead in your cherished memories of a fine man, husband, father, brother and friend.
Linda Fox
To Andi and Family,
I did not know Robert presonally but I knew Nancy from our many travels with Ilderton Tours. She always beamed when she spoke of family!!
What a beautiful tribute you have penned and I know he and Nancy and Keith are sharing some time together missing you all terribly and knowing you will meet again.
Treasure your many memories of him and hold them close to your heart and remember that LOVE never dies!
RIP Robert.
Sincerely,
Linda Fox
Dale Cook
Dear Andrea & family
So very sorry to read of Bob’s passing , my deepest and sincere condolences go out to you all