Bob passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ after lengthy declining health. He was a much-loved husband and father, survived by his devoted wife of nearly 62 years, Hilda, his children Greg and Kerri (Ross) Brain.
Born in St. Boniface MB, he grew up in many towns and settled in Victoria as a teenager. He was proficient at playing and teaching the piano accordion. He was well known in the automotive field and later had a household painting business. Bob loved younger people and often reminisced of many happy times.
Many thanks to Dr. Yip, VIHA nurses and caregivers and RJH staff for their compassionate care to Bob over the last years.
A Private Graveside Service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Qwanoes, Crofton, BC – www.qwanoes.ca/ or Central Baptist Church, Victoria, BC – www.centralbaptistchurch.ca/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Hilda I am so very sorry to hear about Bob…. Believe it or not I still remember being your flower girl!!! What I always remembered about Bob was his sense of humor and him being happy… You picked a good guy there!!! I always remember him playing the accordion….. Kerri and Greg… you were so lucky to have such a terrific father…. Travel in his footsteps both of you!!! WE all have the satisfaction of knowing where he is residing now!!! May the Lord bless each and everyone of you!!!
Hi dad, we miss you so much!
Was missing the Sunday before service group in Fellowship Hall where Bob, Harry Dosso, Neal Dixon, George Hammond, Norrie Spencer, Byron Heal and I met and had a nice visit before Covid hit. Then the church closed for the pandemic. I saw Bob and Hilda at Esquimalt Lagoon briefly during the pandemic and Bob mentioned that they had seen Dan and Barb Willock at the beach. Little did any of us know that Bob and Dan would leave for better quarters with the Lord in a few weeks time.
Dear Kerri, Ross and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences in your Dad’s passing. I pray that our Lord comfort each of you as you grieve and that he give you the strength to endure each day. God is our refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1
I’m so thankful that we could share in the memories of Bob through this special service on line. Although we have only known each other over the past 5 years, we cherish the memory of getting to know you through Kerr and of her inviting us to Central Baptist. It will be a glorious time in Heaven as Bob is likely praising God now with his accordion. Special blessings to you, his family.
Daddy, I miss you…today is our 28 th anniversary and you are not here!
We love you and you would have loved the service! Lots of great southern gospel songs by your group….great talks by us and super forty guests of your friends and guidelines allowed us this at least! Thanks for being my dad! Love you and see you soon.
It was a beautiful celebration service. Great memories shared. Thank you for sharing it with us.
God bless and comfort you, and your family.
Jean Noone