Born in Victoria, December 5, 1918, Bob was a devoted son of the city until his death here February 21, 2012. Bob will be remembered by Olive, his wife of 64 years; son Russell; daughters Edeana, Gayle, Margo and Adele; sons-in-law Gerry and David; grandchildren Carissa, Tamara, Matthew, Stefanie, Amelie, Jeremie, Julie, Geoffrey, Christina and Ryan; great-grandchildren Sarah and Ryan. Growing up in Fernwood, he attended Boys Central, Vic High and Victoria College. He was a sports enthusiast – playing, refereeing and watching many different sports avidly throughout his life. Bob served Canada six years in the Dental Corps during WWII and for 35 years as an Immigration Officer. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kier MacMillan, and the ER staff at RJH.
A service will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, February 28 at McCall’s Downtown. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be offered below.
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Clarence Scatchard
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Josie Dzugalo Olive and family: I am so sad to hear of Bob’s passing – I will remember the happy times when he worked for Canada Immigration. May peace, strength and happy memories bring you comfort in this difficult time.
Josie Dzugalo, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Doug Dean On behalf of Gary, Doug, & David Dean and our families we offer our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to Aunty Olive, Russ, Edeana, Gayle, Margo, Adele and their families. May strength, peace, and many happy memories be with you in these coming days.
Gary, Doug, David Dean
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Mary Emerson Margo,
I read of your Fathers passing. Take care & cherish the many years of happy memories.
Mary Emerson.
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Myrna Boudewyn (Fawcett) Dear Olive & family
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. It brings back many fond memories of Stanley Avenue and our mom.
We pray that the Lord will be with you at this time and keep you close.
Love & blessings
John & Myrna Boudewyn
Dennis Fawcett
Glenn Fawcett
I just read about Bob’s death in the Legion Magazine. We worked together between 1959 & 1962. He certainly was a loyal and dedicated Immigration Officer. When we wern’t working we played crib at the dock and during lunch breaks with Dan Wilson, Doug Bray, Jack McKinstry, Bob Reid.
Bob was a great guy.