Condolences
So terribly sorry for the loss of Robert/Bob/Rob -- a bright, thoughtful area of life's fabric -- smart boy, excellent at making and enjoying puns -- harmonizing always now and evermore in our celestial music
From an old Cedarshore Unitarian LRY Pointe Claire Friend, Shelly ... Love and Peace
Dear,Dear Dorothy, it was so obvious that you and Bob shared a deep love for each other. I only met both of you a short time ago, but in the time since I came to feel genuine affection for you both.I really enjoyed Bob’s wisdom and kindness, peppered with his gentle humour. I got a chance to meet Bob face to face ( not just on Zoom ) at Gerri’s barbecue. I will cherish that memory. My most sincere sympathy to you, Dorothy, and to your and Bob’s family. I know that he will be missed by all who knew him.
Dearest Dorothy,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We feel very fortunate to have shared time with Bob and will cherish the memories we have of him. Bob had a great sense of humour and was a most articulate and positive person. He will be deeply missed and our prayers are with you and your family.
Shelina & Sam
Bob and I met decades ago, probably in about 1968 or 1969. I was part of the church youth group, LRY (Liberal Religious Youth), and we would have conferences that drew people from Michigan to Quebec, including New York and Vermont, and so we had an eclectic and widespread friendship network.
When the post-Christmas conferences were close enough (which meant within about 400 km), a bunch of us would trek to Montreal to have New Year's at the Gray's house (blessings on Jane who let this all happen!). There would be upwards of 20 of us camped out in their house.
The one I remember the most is the year that Bob decided to be clever and make a duck to celebrate NYE. He had carefully ordered one in advance, and so in the middle of a snowstorm, 5 or 6 of us hopped into the station wagon to go pick it up. We got it--it was frozen! So on the way back, we put it on the floor next to the heater to try to thaw it. We also stopped for gas, not wanting to run out when the stations were closed for the evening. After filling up, the car simply wouldn't make any headway in the mounting accumulation of snow. So all of us (except Bob) jumped out in the howling wind, with snow coming down hard, to try to push. We'd push for 5 minutes or so, then jump back and get warm before trying again. After about a half an hour, we asked Bob to try to drive it out again. Reaching down, he released the emergency parking brake, and we sailed out of the station--it had been on the whole time. We got back, finished thawing the duck, and had New Year's dinner about 2:30 am. Yet another unforgettable adventure with Bob. I could fill this page with other Bob antics and stories, but this is enough.
I will miss you friend, and all my love to Dorothy and your extended family.
Bob holds many memories with us.
His laugh, his kind nature, his smile when he saw the kids come around and even taking my kiddo in to warm up her feet when we help shovel. When we had covid, Bob and Dorothy were right there to help with items, including a years+ supply of qtips.
Who knew qtips could hold that memory (with his audible laugh at our surprise!)
Rest easy Bob. We will see you on the soul side.
We will miss you so much.
Love and condolences to Dorothy and family.
So sorry for your loss. May the memories of the past help sustain you at this sad time. Thinking of you and your extended family’s.
I wish to extend sympathy to Bob's wife and all of his family and friends on behalf of the Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the West Island of Montreal. His mother Jane was an active and devoted member and wonderful leader of our UU congregation for many years. I remember Bob telling me one time of how he "grew up" in our LRY Liberal Religious Youth group in his teenage years.
It is good to know that he continued to live his faith in Calgary and that he will be held in the hearts and memories of UUs there, and in Montreal.
Sheila Laursen, Pointe Claire QC
Bob had a personality larger then life itself. When we first met his physcial condition was not so good but his sense of humor was very much intact. We shared many moments of laughter and joy together even during some difficult times. He always had a great sense of humor and faith. He spoke of his faith very openly and shared compassion and caring to anyone who took the time to listen. We lost a good friend. The memories we have will keep him very close to us. Have a well earned rest my friend.
Warmest Hugs
Rob, Pamela and Willow
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