On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, Robert Douglas (Bob) passed away. Bob was born on May 12, 1932 and raised by his father Elgin and mother Ada (Case) in Rodgerville on lot 34, concession 1 of Usborne Township. Bob is survived by three of his siblings and their spouses: Bill and Betsy of Hensall, Ron and Annette of Sarnia and Peggy (Craven) and Geoff of Victoria B.C. Ruth (1924-1929), Laird (1926-1936), Alan 1929-1936) and John (Feb 21-22, 1931 can now spend some time with their brother. Bob attended both Hurondale School and Exeter High School but was never particulary interested in sitting behind a desk. On May 24, 1952, Bob married the love of his life Doreen Elliott in Clinton, Ontario. Together for over 53 years, they raised, loved and worried about their three children, John, Patricia (Campbell) and David. All three kids have strived to emmulate what their parents had togethe. As a result Bob is going to be missed by John’s children Chris, Ashley (and her new son and Bob’s first great-grandchild Preston) and Ryan and John’s wife Karrie, Pat’s husband Wayne and their children Tara and her fiance John Hartman, Erin, Matt and Tim and David’s wife Kelly and their daughters Paige and Bridget.As a husband, dad and grandfather, Bob instilled a sense of honesty, integrity, loyalty and a work ethic that will difficult to replace. Bob had farming and trucking in his blood and was never happier than when harvesting a good crop, sending a load of fat cattle to the sales barn or delivering a load on time. Bob’s entreprenurial spirit grew Rocliffe Truckin from one cattle pot that he drove, into a company employing dozens of good employes to whom he felt deeply committed. Bob also took great joy in snowblowing his neighbors laneways and watching the traffic on No. 4 highway from his front porch while sharing a coffee and a story with Doreen. Bob especially appreciated the time spent with Doreen watching their horses Dapper Dillon and Rj Ready race in both Canada and the United States.
After a private ceremony Bob will be laid to rest at the Hensall Union Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Brain Tumour Foundation or the Hensall United Churc
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Condolence From: Carrie and Trevor Merrick
Dear Doreen, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We know that Bob was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Carrie and Trevor Merrick
Condolence From: Jennifer Skonieczny (Beecroft) and the Beecroft Family
Doreen, our thoughts and sympathies are with you. Dad (Kirk) worked for your family for so many years, and we have all respected Bob for his kindness and friendship shown to Dad and all of us over the years while we were growing up.
He truly was an entrepreneur and a fine businessman. Treasured memories.
Condolence From: Bill Tinney
Bob was a very fine man and was a coffee buddy of mine. We both loved a good joke and Bob could sure tell them well. My deepest sympathy.Bill Tinney
Condolence From: Bill and Stephanie Peters
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Condolence From: vivian pettit
Doreen please accept my condolences on behalf of the Pettit family. Bob was a good man and we will all miss him. Vivian Pettit
Condolence From: dennis pettit
dear doreen, dave and kelly. please accept our true heartfelt condolences. i know this time is difficult but bob is in a good place. love dad sine brett and brooke
Condolence From: Cathy and Dave Frayne
We would like to give our condolences to all of the family. Bob enjoyed life and he was well liked. His family should be proud of his endevours and accomplishments.
Condolence From: Pete Deb Jenn Jeff and Scott Timmermans
Pat Wayne Tara John Erin Matt and Tim
Please accept our sincere condolences with the passing of your dad and grandfather. There’s no doubt that Bob has left you with some great and humorous memories.