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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17 Responses
Even though you lived so far away, you were incredibly close to us! We remember with love from your native land…
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.