At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, January 17, 2011 of Exeter and formerly of St. Joseph and Listowel in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Marlene (Molly) (Elliott) Gilmore. Dear father of Doug and Gay of Listowel, Barb and Stow Penniment of Australia, Sandy and Scott St. Amand of London and foster father of Sherry of Stratford. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Aleta Ludwig and Grace Stewart both of Listowel, Bruce Gilmore of Summerland, B.C., Carol Gilmore of Gowanstown; Marjorie Gabel and Bob Huras of Waterloo, Bernice and Dr. George Magee of Burns Lake, B.C., Audrey and Murray Krotz of Gowanstown and Betty Elliott and Bob Wade of Listowel. Predeceased by his brothers Clifford, Jack and Bill and brothers-in-law Cecil Ludwig, Gibson Stewart, Bill Elliott and Don Gabel. Bob had many happy years farming and operating Gilmore Auctions in Listowel and in later years enjoyed musical gigs playing the fiddle.
Friends may gather at the Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, Exeter on Friday, January 21st at 1:30 PM for a memorial service at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family.
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).
Ann and Linda
Sandy and Family,
What a wonderful tribute to your Father. Our sincere condolences to you in your time of sorrow. You will meet again.
Lorne & Jo-Anne Mehring
Molly,
Just saw on the Banner webpage about Bob. Cannot believe it. Does not seem that long ago when he had our farm auction. We tried to look you up but were told you were in Strathroy. Litle did we know you were in Exeter. Wish now we had tried harder. Our thoughts are with you.
Lorne & Jo
Donna Krotz
To All of the Gilmore Family
I was saddened to hear of Bob leaving us but I knew that God wouldn’t let him stay with us forever because he would surely need such a wonderful fellow to be with him. Quite simply, Bob was one of the good guys – always a warm smile and a sparkle in his eyes – everything just seemed right when Bob was around – he had a way of making everyone feel that they were the most special person in the room.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna
Gary Struthers
Dear Gilmour Family: because of distances and time, I had lost track of Bob, but his warm and sincere smile will always be remembered. I knew Bob through music, square dancing and community events, and I offer my condolence to his family — his passing will leave a major vacancy in the family and the community.
Gary Struthers, Guelph
Fred & Cheri (Berfelz) Fotheringham
Molly, Doug, Barb, Sandy, Sherry and families
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I was just asking about where you are living Sandy.
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time
Marlene Gibson
I had cause to speak with Doug recently and as always asked about his Mom and Dad. I was saddened to hear of the news from Brother-in-law Jack Gibson. I hold fond memories when we were all in our home town of Listowel. Marlene, my memory takes me back to your home farm and Hi School days. Wow, what a lot of water under the bridge since then!. You and Bob made one beautiful couple. I don’t know all of your family – but I do know Doug – if he is an example , you have been blessed with a wonderful family who will be by your side through the days ahead.
May God bless you all.
Sincerely
Marlene Gibson
Point Clark
Todd
Sherry
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. This is all part of God’s plan. Bob is now in a place where he is forever happy and you will see him again one day. Don’t fear the future, have faith in your higher power. Remember Faith is fear that has said it’s prayers.
Love
Todd
Kevin & Jo-Ann Matheson & Family
Doug & Gay and Family Our Condolences go out to your families at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug your dad will truly be missed!
Jenn (Robertson) Morgan
Molly, Doug, Gay & Family
So sorry to hear of Bobs Passing. I have a lot of memories from going to the auction sales and he was always such a kind man. Please accept my deepest sympathies
Jenn (Robertson) Morgan
Ruth & Steve Hildebrand
Molly, Barb & Stow, and all the Gilmore family,
We were sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. We(Carol and I) have many fond memories of Bob and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Sincerely,
Ruth, Steve, Jennie and Emily Hildebrand
Beverley Elliott
To Aunt Marlene, all my cousins and their families, Doug and Gay, Barb and Stow, Sherry, Scott and especially Sandy,
I am thinking of you all today in this time of great sadness. Uncle Bob was a wonderful man, who always made everyone he was with feel so very special. His sparkling eyes and laughing personality will be missed.
Love to you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Schockaert
Molly and family,
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Bob always had a friendly greeting and a big smile. He was one of the kindest and gentlest people I’ve ever met.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin
Neil & Esther Wiley/Ann & Shane Nantes
Dear Molly:
How very sad we were to hear of Bob’s passing. It was our intent to come to the service this morning but the weather has changed our plans in more ways than one. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of great loss and sorrow. May today afford you all an opportunity to celebrate his life and may God grant you complete comfort and a joy that surpasses all understanding.
Love and Prayers
Neil and Esther
Ann and Shane
Friends of Masonville Manor
Brenda Triebner
Doug and Gay,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Brenda Triebner
Dave & Jane Lavender
Our deepest sympathy to all the Gilmore Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jack and Bev Porterfield
Dear Molly.Doug and Gay,Barb and Stow ,Sandy and Scot ,Sherry and all your families
Jack and I were saddened to hear of Bob’s passing.
He will always be considered to be “one of our favouite friends.”
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
See you on Friday
Love Jack and Bev
Dave and Lynne Lew
Molly and family
So sorry to hear about Bob. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Michele Leibold
Bob was responsible for instilling my love of auctions. I remember him very clearly refusing all other bids to let a shy girl of 9 years old buy her first auction item! I have missed seeing him on the podium.
My sympathies to your family.
Kathy & Bryon Gebhardt
Molly, Doug, Gay and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time. I enjoyed my years
working with Bob and attending Gilmore autions.
Bob was a wonderful funny man. He always had a
good joke to share. He will be greatly missed.
Evelyn and Mike Grosz
Dear Doug, Gay and the Gilmore family;
We wish to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Bob.
He was such a wonderful man. Our fondest memories of Bob will always lead us to the auctions he so masterfully conducted. We’ll always remember the feeling it gave, when you finally discovered that he did,in fact, see your hand, and you got that treasure you were wanting. And even if you probably, to him, looked scared , even terrified….he always made you feel, in control, and very special that you indeed completed that bid.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time.
Very sincerely,
Evelyn and Mike Grosz, of Listowel
and also the Grosz Families, and Johnston Families
Lois Reoch
Extended my sincered sympathy to each of you. Sincerely, Lois Reoch
Gerald and Marlene Fagan
Dear Gilmore family,
Marlene and I and all of our family are saddened to learn of the passing of our old friend Bob. It has been many years since Listowel times, but those memories of kindness, pleasantness, and unfailing good humour flood back into our minds and hearts.
Bob was a great man – there is no higher honour. Our prayers are with you Molly and your lovely family at this time, knowing that your strength of faith will continue in the days ahead.
Judy (Fagan) Sparks
To Gilmore Family,
During this time of profound sadness for those left behind, know that your husband, your father, your grandad, your uncle, brother and friend, touched so many lives during his years .
It is with fond memories I recall many, many Saturday mornings with my family enjoying the auction, the commoraderie and friendship of Listowel.
With wishes from the whole Fagan Family,
Judy Sparks
Obituaries
Our condolences to Molly:
I just read in the Kitchener paper of Bob’s death and we are very sorry to hear that. I think I owe Bob for helping me get over my fear of bidding at sales… he always had such a nice, kind smile and took me by name, and I felt comfortable in sticking my neck out and going for it! He was a real gentleman and good friend, even if we didn’t see alot of you folks. To me you still seem to be “around the corner,” taking care of a little handicapped girl and busy as bees in your many activities! I can’t picture him at his present age! But we’re all getting there, I guess. We just don’t see each other alot to watch each other growing older.
Bill & Marion Michael
Molly we are so sorry to hear of Bob;s passing. He was a good man and you were certainly great friends. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Sorry we cannot attend the service, other coimmitment.
dianne
Bob was the only one who ever appreciated the fact that I knew and could sing the auctioneer song.God Bless you at this time.DIanne(nurse SHH)
Paul and Pat Heath
To the Gilmore Family
“Those we have laughed with, learned from, leaned on, and loved most will live on in memory forever.”
May your precious memories bring you comfort and help ease your sadness.
With Sympathy
Paul and Pat Heath
Walter & Gerri Nicholson
Molly and family….please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of a loving husband,father and grandfather.Your names have come up many times in conversation.Bob will be remembered for his years of auctioneering at “Milverton Stockyards”.He was a kind and gentle man who will be remembered by many.We are in Florida for the winter, so will be unable to attend the funeral. You are in our thoughts!
Walt & Gerri Nicholson
Susan Carter
To all of the Gilmores and family,
All of the Carters (Miriam, Carolyn and I) were saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He will always be remembered for his sense of humour and auctioneer’s voice. He will be remembered fondly and forever. I hope your wonderful family memories help you through these most difficult of days.
Cheryl Smith
Doug,Gay,and family:…Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time..You are in our thoughts and prayers…Cheryl Smith and Earl Yeo
Walter & Gerri Nicholson
Molly and family..please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear husband,father and grandfather Bob.Many years have passed since we say you last but your name comes up in conversation many times.Bob will always be remembered by us for his years of auctionering at Milverton Stockyards.He was a very warm and caring person and will be missed by many.We are on vacation in Florida and will not be able to be with you in person ,only in thought……..
Ralph and Louise Gingerich
To Molly and family,
We would like to express our heart felt sympathies to you at this time. We appreciated knowing Bob.
Sincerely,
Ralph and Louise Gingerich
Shelley Johnston
Molly, Sherry and family
such a lovely tribute to an obviously wonderful man. Now there are no boundries, pain or frustration, the memories are vibrant healthy and full of the love of family.
My most sincere sympathy as you move through this difficult time.
Grace and Allen Hamilton
So sorry to hear of Bob,s passing. Lots of good memories with Bob and the music.
Sue Fowler
To Molly, Sherry, Doug, Barb, Sandy and families:
What a wonderful picture tribute you’ve provided for us to remember Bob by. Sherry, you are my dearest friend and I know how much you loved Bob as your own father, and how you will miss him terribly. To Molly, Doug, Barb, Sandy and families, my deepest condolences. May your memories sustain you all during this difficult time.
Julie Varley
Heard such fond words about Bob from Sherry. Have only known Sherry for a short while, but know how much Bob and Molly mean to her.
God will give you strength that you never thought you had.
Lots of prayers.
Julie Varley
Pam and Mark TarBush
Unfortunately I cannot attend this Friday, as I am in for my 58,000 mile (58 years old) check at Stratford General. Molly and family, one of my fondest memories of returning to my hometown in the early 80’s was to finally meet and get to know the Gilmores. Bob always had a sunny way about him and I always enjoyed the chats with Bob,Molly and Barb initially, and then Doug and Gay with whom I remained in touch. Pam and I are pleased to be friends with Doug and Gay some twenty five plus years later. Although I haven’t seen Bob in some years (the food court at Maisonville?) we were very sad to hear of his health problems during the past few years. We often asked about you both. Please accept our thoughts and prayers / Best / Mark
Jim and Deanna Fawcett
Molly and family, We were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will be missed greatly and we have so many wonderful memories. Heaven has just received another angel. We are praying for you all.
Anne Verhoeve
Doug & Gay,
The Huron Perth Board Members extend our deepest sympathies to your family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Jake and Alice Visscher
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Gilmore family at this difficult time. Our thoughs and prayers are with all of you.
Jake and Alice Visscher
Jim, Sarah, Alex, Elizabeth and Logan Gilmore
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Bob. He will be missed.
Our blessings to the family
Dale & Carol Cressman
Molly and family…………We have many fond memories……going all the way back to the 6th line of Wallace. Bob blessed our family in many ways and we will always remember him fondly.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Lynn Alderdice
Molly and Family:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have special memories of both of you visiting my store in Zurich. Bob always made me smile and he spread great joy always. He will be greatly missed by all, especially you. My deepest sympathies.
Shelley Blidner
Dear Molly, Sherry and family,
I only met Bob once but even with that shortv visit it was easy to see what a lovely man he was. I am so sorry for your loss.
You are all in my thoughtsand prayers,
Harv & Evelyn VIncent
Molly and family,
How sad we are to hear of Bob’s passing. This world has lost a great man, which is Heaven’s gain.
Praying for strength, comfort and peace for each of you.
Hugs & Blessings