It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert, after a sudden decline related to a private battle with cancer, April 14 2024.
Robert was born in Kenora, Ontario but raised in Winnipeg where he studied at the University of Manitoba in civil engineering and business management. After a successful corporate career in the petro-energy and food industries, he located to Victoria with his family forging a new career in real estate with DFH and Remax Camosun.
Robert is survived by his wife Wendy and children, Jenni (Christian) and Robin (Katie), and granddaughters, Stella and Sloane.
Throughout his time in Victoria, Robert was active with Saanich Rotary, and found great camaraderie in retirement with friends in Uplands Probus. From the late 60s, he enjoyed almost every summer at his favourite place in the world, the cabin he built on Lake of the Woods.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Robert’s life at the family home in Sidney, Saturday, April 27, 2024, between 2:00 and 5:00 pm. RSVP is requested.
In lieu of flowers, please make directed donations to the BC Cancer Foundation. Please contribute soon — donations made before May 31, 2024, will be matched.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Alisia Willems-Peters Our condolences to the (extended) family and friends of Robert. I merely new him as a child when we visited from overseas and from Jenni’s stories. But I remember him vividly as a happy man with lots of love jn him. He will be missed by so many.
Share the happy memories together for a long time to come. Alisia, Paul, Noa and Ivo Willems-Peters (Netherlands)
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Julie DeMelo So sad to hear this news of Robert’s passing he was part of our 30 year Mentor group , all ten of us started around the same time. He was a good man and a funny man and would always lend a hand of help when needed. I know how much his family meant to him…. Condolences to you all…
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Phil Hahn and Family I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Robert. He was a remarkable man who not only had a successful career but also touched the lives of many with his kindness and generosity. I always admired how dedicated he was to his family and how enthusiastically he embraced his community in Victoria. His presence at the cabin on Lake of the Woods will be sorely missed, a place that was clearly close to his heart. My heartfelt condolences go out to Wendy, Jenni, Robin, and the entire family during this difficult time. May the love and memories you shared with Robert bring you comfort and strength.
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Ron Gaunt Wendy and family, we are so sorry to learn of Uncle Bob’s passing. So enjoyed our visit this past summer with you two at the lake and of course all the visits over the many years growing up. Please accept our deepest condolences
Love Ron and Beth
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Hurtík+Buchtík+Odstrčil family from Czech republic Even though you lived so far away, you were incredibly close to us! We remember with love from your native land…
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Michael McMullen Dear Wendy and Family , I am so sorry to hear of Roberts passing and my deepest condolences to you all. Robert was such a professional and real a pleasure to work with in the real estate industry .He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Jane Lee Wendy – I am saddened to read of Robert’s passing. I met you both at various Rotary functions over the years with Frank and always found you very friendly.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.Sincerely
Jane Lee
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Maggi & Nick Woodiwiss Wendy and Family … we have the most fantastic memories of time well spent with you both – the many soirees and happy hours you hosted, the welcome you gave us to “our” street (Georgia Park Terrace), and that time in a Venice restaurant! We know how brave Robert has been in facing his battles, and we honour the love and support you always have given, too. We shall see you next week. And we shall see you many times after next week too, God willing! In friendship, Maggi and Nick
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Karen Dinnie-Smyth So sorry to hear of Roberts passing, my condolences go out to his family. I had the pleasure of working with Robert for several years before his retirement. He was a gentleman with whom I had many great conversations. You will be missed.
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Deedrie Ballard Dear Wendy and family. Jim and I are so very sad to hear of Robert’s Passing. We remember the fun times we had in Maui when we were all there, and our dinners together in Victoria. I am sorry we will unable to join you next week, but will be thinking about you.
Deedrie and Jim.
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Gerry Smith My Condolences, to Wendy and family, dealt with Robert over the years in the mortgage industry and found him to be an honourable gentleman. Best regards, Gerry Smith
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Cliff Halayko Wendy and family,I am so sorry to read about Robert’s passing. He was a great person. We enjoyed many good conversations while we worked together and afterwards, especially at Canadian Tire. He helped me through some rough patches which I will forever be grateful for. I will always have great respect for him.
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Shane King Our deepest condolences to Wendy and family. Robert was definitely one of the good guys that we had the pleasure of working with before retiring a few years ago. You will be dearly missed my friend.
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Art and Thea Tidman We are so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. We will be thinking of all of you and remembering the good memories. Sending hugs.
Hi Wendy, I was so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. Thinking about you and also remembering Robert from many happy events at Saanich Rotary. And of course he found Bill and I our house here in Sidney. Wishing you all the best for the difficult days ahead and hope to see you soon.