Obituary of Robert Gordon Meadows

Robert Meadows of Calgary passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the age of 84 years. Robert served with the RCNVR from May 22, 1942 to September 11, 1945, on the HMCS Gatineau, RIVER class destroyer and served 467 days on the high seas. After the war, he was happiest on the open road under a Prairie sky. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert (Rose) and Grant (Carol); grandchildren, Kelly (Tony) and Brie-Ann (Rick); great-grandchildren, Emily, Grace, TJ, Michelle, and Hayden; as well as his devoted friend Dorothy Bourgouin. He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1994; his father and mother Charles and Eleanor Camilla Meadows; brother and sister-in-law Harold and Helen Meadows. The family would like to thank the Fanning Centre and the Brentwood Care Centre, with a special thank you to the Southwood Care Centre for their patience and amazing care. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Robert Meadows, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.