I was thinking of Bob tonight and have just learned of his passing; although I knew the time had been coming. Bob helped me profoundly through some of my life’s challenges.

I will always be grateful for his guidance and wisdom. I especially liked when he would pray with me. Blessings and peace to his dear Joan and family. He was a magical person who brought me great comfort through helping to heal my grief both personally and through his legacy at the Grief Support Centre.

God bless his heart.

Claire McMillan

I am not sure really how to put in words how sad I am to come across Bob’s obituary tonight. My deepest heartfelt condolences. I wish I had of known of his passing. He was such an amazing man and as with others had helped me out in 2 of the biggest losses of my life. I was in a very sad place and Bob’s calm voice, profound insight, and stories that he shared about his life with you Joan, and about life in general. I am not sure where I would be now if I never walked through the doors at the now called Bob Glasgow grief support Center. Thank you Bob for being a part of my life and I will always remember you with gratitude and that spark ‘twinkle’ in your eye. The world was graced by your presence ❤️ Naomi

Dear Joan,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of this truly great man. Bob came to us at a time in our lives when we needed him most. We will always remember him for the twinkle in his eye and his genuine and gentle nature. We always felt safe and loved in his office and when he asked "How have your days been" we knew that he was looking for an honest answer.

Sending you much love,

Kelly and Dianne Kimmett

Dear Joan. I so apologize for this very late note of Sympathy for an amazing man. I was just getting into Hospital Ministry for the United Church of Canada when I met Bob for the first time. He was everything his obituary relates and more. He was my mentor, teacher,,, supporter and encourager. He assured me I could d be that person who was there for people in tough times.

I continue thanks to Bob for showing me the way, regardless of how we are that day.

I remember him sitting talking and telling me his dream of having a Chapel, that was Blessed by a Dove.... well don good and faithful servant.!

I can't imagine your loss, but there is hundreds of people who will be mourning along with you.

His great smile and sparkling blue eyes are shining down on you . May you heart be full! Blessings, Wilma Clark

Dear Joan,

I was surprised and greatly saddened at the news of Bob's passing. He came into my life to assist and support me in my struggle through some of my most difficult and painful times. Seems he did that for so many, though I always felt he was there for me specifically and uniquely, like all his support was focused on me alone. I should have been more aware at how profound his impact was on the lives of so many others as well. A rare and special man indeed. I will miss him greatly and remember him fondly for the strength he shared so freely. May he rest in painless peace.

With so Much Love,

Dion Jones

I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was an incredible support to me during one of the darkest times of my life. I always came away from meeting with Bob thinking that he truly was a real angel on this earth. I am never forget what he did for me. May he rest easy with our Lord.

Hello Joan, I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. He was a unique and compassionately caring person who helped me so much when Eddie died. His passing leaves a huge hole in pastoral care in Calgary. Donna Galvin

Dear Joan,

We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He helped us so much through our grief when our son died.

Bob had a way of making our grief bearable. He was such a compassionate gentle man. Our thought and prayers are with you at this time.

Love Stan and Carole Dodds

Dear Joan, my condolences on Bob's passing. I know how special he was to you and you to him. I know you are a strong person and your love for Bob will carry you through these sad days.

Brian

Dear Joan - thank you for sharing Bobbie with us. God used him mightily to help Laura and I through the loss of our beloved Caitlyn. We left counseling sessions with him believing he was about as close as you could get to the hands and feet of Christ on earth. Joan, we pray that the spirit of God, your treasured memories and your love of music all guide and help you through the time to come. Big hugs. Darrin and Laura.

Dearest Joan, I have just heard about the passing of Bob. I want you to know I am with you in thought! Please accept my sincerest condolences. You and Bob have been such an inspiration in my life! My heart aches for you at the loss of your soul mate ... and though only time can begin to ease your grief, I hope knowing you have my loving concern and support will give you the strength you need from day to day.

Blessings and love

Joanie Jarvis

I am a huge admirer of Bob Glasgow! I met him while nursing at Rockyview Hospital where he was the best chaplain ever. I followed him outside of Rockyview Hospital via his excellent grief counseling courses. I'm sure the angels are singing in heaven as he has arrived!!668be

When I worked as a Diabetes Nurse Educator at Rockyview in the 1990’s, Bob worked with us in our program. He often did the afternoon classes that dealt with the social, psychological, and emotional aspects of diabetes. He was a great asset to our program. Not only did the patients benefit from his counselling but the staff also found him very supportive. Bob was a wonderful, inspirational person. He will be missed by many and fondly remembered by all.

Dale Strecker

Bob taught me the meaning of anam cara which is an honor to be his friend. His endearing love for God and Joan was always present in our conversation. I know he shared his love for dance often saying he wish he could. I know he will be dancing in Heaven in the Kingdom of God for he deserves eternal joy. I hope the Angels know who they have because our lives here on Earth are different. Until we meet again my anam cara.

Dear Joan, we are praying with you in this sorrowful time. We are also thankful for the privilege of meeting Bob and sharing a special moment with you both on our little family gathering. You are in our hearts and prayers. We know that Jean would be sending her tender love to you if she could. We will be with you all on the livestream tomorrow. Carole and Lance xx

I met Bob through work in Palliative Care. He was so amazingly generous with his time to coach all of us who were new to the profession. There are just no words for how wonderful he was. He will be missed always.

I met Bob when he came to see my step father (who was dying of cancer) in the Rockyview Hospital in 1988. I was struck by Bob's gentle nature and unassuming approach. Since then I have availed myself of the Bob Glasgow grief program in recent years. What an important contribution Bob has made to others, as it is so so important to fully express grief in a supportive setting. Bob has made a real difference in other's lives. God Bless him and thank you Bob.

Bob was the most beautiful person who ever walked this Earth. All who have walked through his life have been greatly blessed.

How I will miss his glorious smile and radiant presence. Not only did he save my life during a time of tragedy but he presided over my marriage to a remarkable man whom when he first met him whispered to me "he's the one". Our enduring friendship will always have a special place in my heart. Bob will be missed forever!

I am sending his amazing wife Joan and the entire family loving and healing hugs .......

Sherry Austin

Bob helped my out of a dark time. He became my fast friend as I’m sure he was for others. We would share inspiring emails with one another. We would joke “Don’t let the old man in!” I think he never did… Mark McMurray

Dear Joan; Bob made a huge impact on my loss as he counselled me through my loss and grief. He was a gentle man with a wonderful spirit. I will never forget him. May he rest in peace,

Dianne Poland

Dearest Joan,

We have just learned of of our dear friends’ passing and can’t help but think Heaven has welcomed the very best among us. What an honour to be considered his friend. We shall miss him so, his love and understanding, his guidance and strength-there are simply not enough words to describe the amazing human being he was. We will always hold a special place for him in our hearts and offer such deep condolences. With love,

Murray and Shauna Ryan

I had several opportunities to work with and learn from Bob through the FCJ Christian Life Centre. He was a lovely person and I feel blessed to have known him. My sincere condolences to Joan and all his family and friends.

Bob was a truest exceptional spiritual person. I too worked at the Rockyview for many years. Could always count on Bob Glasgow for help with patients & staff who were struggling with grief. He helped me & my family & I think of him with so much gratitude. His twinkle, kindness, compassion & faith were amazing! I am sorry to his family for your loss.

Barb Leinweber

I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He and I came to know each other through our Volunteer work on the Board of Consultants for the FCJ Christian Life Centre. He was an active advocate for the causes of the Centre and an outstanding role model for all of the Consultants but especilly the new and "neopyite" Consultants like me (at the time we met). Personally, I learned a great deal from Bob about truly listening, reflecting deeply and acting with compassion.

Bob's life works and impact on his community were heroic, but he remained truly humble in all of his undertakings. Although he moved one stone at a time, he literally moved mountains by the time he was done! His work with individuals as a Counsellor at both the FCJ Centre, in his practice and in other organizations brought healing, spiritual health and support to many,

Although Bob retired from his FCJ Board duties several years ago, he remained involved, keen and was willing to share his wisdom when the need arose. I am thankful to him for all that he shared with me and our Board. Bob will truly be missed but will also be an ever-present spirit in the business of the Board. He has left a powerful legacy that will inspire and bring change to our entire community for years to come.

I wish to offer my deepest sympathy to his wife and life-long partner, and his family. May your memories of him stay close to your heart and sustain you in these difficult days. They will bring you the joy that he shared with all of us during his lifetime.

Bob, I wish you everlasting peace and the ultimate joy of the afterlife, you will be remembered.

Maria Steinborn

Fellow Board of Consultant for the FCJ Centre

My heart is is broken. Rev Bob you were beside me in my darkest days and helped me see the light when I couldn't . You managed to make me smile when I couldn't find a reason to. You celebrated love, life and faith with my entire family. I will miss you my dear friend. Joan he always spoke so highly of you and always with great love.  You are in my prayers.

Dear Joan I can not imagine your loss of Bob. He was such an amazing person, always ready to assist in any way he could and always caring about others. I worked with him at the RGH or many years yes his twinkling blue eyes were smiling. His compassion and soft voice was so special to anyone who needed sympathy and kindness. I worked in labour and delivery and we needed to call him when we had losses. He was always able to come and support both the family and the staff. When we lost our youngest grandson he was so kind. I miss him and hope that he is at peace now and out of pain from his arthritis. He spoke about his early life spent in hospital and how kind the nurses were to him and I hope that was also the case when he needed them as an adult. He will be missed but fondly remembered by so many. Deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends. Rest in Peace Bob and know how much you meant to so many. Lu-Anne West

My deepest condolences to Joan and family. I remember Rev Glasgow well from my years of working at the Rockyview Hospital. He was a wonderful human being. God bless you. Rest in Eternal Peace.

What a fine person! Bob helped us cope with the grief from the sudden loss of our grandson in late 2009. His soft speak and spiritual guidance will be remembered forever. It helps to this day. Time is lent to us. Bob’s time was a gift to us. He witnessed our most difficult time and helped. Thank you Bob Glasgow. In eternity then.

Kathy and Allan Stevens, Calgary.

I met Bob when I started working at RGH in 1989. He always had a great smile when I would meet him in hallways and his visits to the unit. His demeanour could take the edge off a difficult day or moment. Thank you Bob.

Dear Joan and family. We were shocked to learn today of the passing of Bob. We have so many memories of our times we shared with Bob and the help and caring he provided to Jackie and I during our most difficult time of loss when our son passed away.I was most appreciative and honored to become a volunteer in numerous of his programs. Our sincere condolences to you, your families and all who knew him and worked with him. We loved him, Ray and Jackie Clark.

I’m very sorry for your loss. Bob has touched many hearts and will be remembered with honor and affection. A good man who has graced us with his presence and example. Will miss our chats. Jasper Leung-Chau

My deepest condolences. He touched my life with his kindness and generosity. An extraordinary man. Rest in peace.

Leonor Henriquez

Muriel and I are so thankful for Bob's life and influence. He was a great blessing to us and will be sadly missed. Alvan and Muriel Lewis, Kelowna, British Columbia

My deepest sympathy to Bob's family.

I had the privelege to know Bob at the RGH grief center. He introduced me to volunteer work as part of a grief team as well as voluntering at hospice.

Thank you Bob for making this world a better place to live. With gratitude, Valeska Thomson from Edmonton.

I met Bob over 30 years ago. Working in the ER for many years, I saw the amazing special way he treated and helped our patients in their time of need. I always thought he had an "invisible halo". I learned later in life the magical man he was when we lost our son Devin. One month to the day after his death my husband and I sat in Bob's office at Rockyview not knowing where to turn and needing help so much. He was that help, for many month and years to come. I treasured his existence, He was our angel on earth!!!

Karen Venables

Dear Joan,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am heartbroken over Rev’s passing! I love him beyond words, as you know. He was my spiritual Father and moreover one of my dearest friends. He’s presence in my life was such a gift to me, as it was to so many. Bob came into my life during my darkest hours, which I believe was a graced moment and gift from the Devine. Bob shone his beautiful light on me, empowering me to start my healing journey and to see my own true beautiful light. Bob gifted me with unconditional love and accepted me for all I am, the good, the bad and the ugly (in my own evaluation). Bob was one of my biggest cheerleaders and only saw the good! He always let me know how much he loved me, as well as how much I am loved. What a gift! He always inspirited and encouraged me, gently and patiently, to be the best I can be and to follow my heart and dreams. I am truly a better person for having him in my life. I told Rev the day I met him, at the Rockyview Bob Glasgow Grief Support Centre after the passing of my son, I wanted to be a Mother to the world (which sounded kinda crazy) and he never let me forget how profound a moment that was for him. He enabled me to speak my truth and foresee my life’s purpose. Joan, my promise to your beautiful Bob, in his memory, is that I will continue to follow that vision and pay forward his (and my son John-Michael’s) gift of love to me onto the world, as well as to continue my own healing journey. I sense Bob is now free in the next life running around uninhabited in glory, still rooting for us. Rev. Bob Glasgow will be in my hearts forever, as will you. Until we meet again dearest friend. I love you, dearest one! xo

Dear Joan and Family,

We are so sad to learn of your deep loss.

We have known Bob and you for many years and always cherished our friendship. 

Bob was such a dear and genuine friend to so many.

We always looked forward to “The Very” Reverend Bob and his sermons at Good Shepherd Church. 

On one occasion, we were treated to a wonderful duet involving Bob and yourself. Both being talented musicians, you complemented one another in wonderful harmony through voice and saxophone. It was a lovely, memorable experience to witness.

Joan and family, we hold you in our thoughts, in our prayers and in our hearts. 

May you know that we loved Bob and we will miss him dearly.

Sincerely,

The Flemming Family

In April of 1987, “Gospel Bob” came into my life as I spent 10 weeks in the orthopaedic ward at Rockyview Hospital. Little did I know then, that a friend and spiritual mentor would indelibly impact my life going forward.

Volunteering with Bob and Joan in the ministry of Pastoral Care was a joy beyond compare. The “Ecumenical Spirit of Christ” lives within me to this day.

My Love (and giddy laughter!) Always

Blake Patrick McCarthy

Joan. My sympathies to you and your family. Bob had a gentle soul and a ready smile.

Anne-Marie St. Cyr

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never the same”. (Author- unknown).

You are so missed my dear friend!

Thank you for your love and friendship.

Much love,

Irene and Anthony

Dear Joan and family,

While there is goodness in everybody, certain people have something beyond the average or typical. According to Kabbalah , but for the 36 exceptional people on the planet at any one time, God may have destroyed mankind. Those 36 people do not know who they are but I believe Bob was one of them during his time on earth. May happy memories and the knowledge of a life well lived serve you well in your times of grief.

Warm personal regards, Allan

As I always said my favourite Rev., but I always followed with, but I am Jewish so he is the only Rev. I know.. he always laughed.

Rev. Bob actually saved my life after my loss and I was blessed enough to call Joan and Bob my friend.

Joan ,our hearts are broken for you. I remember when you went to phoenix and Bob said listening to those birds in the morning he assumed that was the closest thing to heaven on earth. I am sure there is a special place held for a person of his exceptional kindness in heaven and I hope he hears those birds every morning forever.

Love you, Sara Brodsky and family

Bob was my grief counsellor starting in October 2020. I spoke to him for the first time about a week before my wife passed away.

For more than the next year we spoke regularly over Zoom. His wisdom for me on how to handle my grief was deep and incredibly valuable. Bob was compassionate, gentle, deeply caring and deeply spiritual.

I connected with him very deeply and I will miss his loving smile and his grace.

Melvin Pasternak

Dear Joan,

How sad to hear that a twinkling light has been extinguished. I share your sadness - you were a power team. Sending you much love, Kathryn

Joan and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. I am one of the many volunteers from the Calgary Police Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) who benefitted from Pastor Bob's insightful training, knowledge, and expertise. His humour, intelligence, compassion, and faith shone through each time he taught us... his session was one of the most helpful I've ever had the privilege of completing. We will miss him. May his memory be a blessing.

I was blessed to meet and become friends with Bob when he first arrived on the scene as the hospital chaplain at Rockyview. His sparkling smile, giving and open presence and genuine heart made it very easy for him to become a very cherished member of the hospital family. Throughout the time we were fortunate to have him serve and lead the hospital with his love of spiritual care, he sought out a better space for people to get the support they needed in some of the most challenging times in their lives.

With the help of numerous, eager volunteers hosting fund raisers in their departments, and joining forces, plus through his skills at raising the funds, he built the hospital chapel. Bob was an inspiration in so many ways, with his physical limitations, he would have had the right to complain, but I never heard him say anything that would indicate he was anything but happy and thankful for every day he had on this earth. Another day to reach out in friendship and kinship was what Bob was all about.

Bob performed countless memorials for Rockyview staff and volunteers who passed away, and also weddings for patients who were terminally ill. Whenever anyone needed him, he was always there. He spoke at special events throughout the years, and his laugh was unique and infectious. When he thought something was especially funny, his whole face lit up and those blue eyes really shone. That's what I will remember about him the most.

When my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2008, Bob went up to Unit 73 at Rockyview, where he sat and prayed with him, listened to him, and comforted him. He also did the same for those of us who were losing him. I signed up for Grief Counseling, and Bob lead the group. I was so proud of him when the success of his program became a much needed tool for grieving people of all ages throughout Calgary. Trouble was, he had to leave us in order to reach as many people as he could. When my mom (who proudly nursed Joan when she had surgery at Rockyview) was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2014, Bob rose again to the challenge of supporting her and us, and offered to read the eulogy at my mom's celebration of life in 2015.

When ever I go sit in the chapel, I quietly reflect the memories that I hold dear to my heart. Anyone who knew and loved Bob will never forget him. Rest in peace, dear friend. How blessed was I, to know you and call you friend.

Joan and family, I was at the Rockyview for a number of years and Bob certainly shared laughter, encouragement, and above all an inspiring importance of his friendship.... My condolences .

Sheila Slama

Bob was a generous person and a wonderful coworker

He was always there for our patients and for us

I so enjoyed working with him and how his smile could always cheer us up, even in the hardest days

Your laughter was infectious Bob, but your humanity was what saw us through and made us all better people

You shall be missed

32 years ago, I met Pastor Bob when my mom was dying. He came and talked to me and gave me so much comfort in my time of heartbreak. After my Mom passed away and I became a nurse I would see Bob minister to patients and family at Rockyview Hospital. I had so much appreciation and respect for the amazing work he did and the lives he touched. God Bless Pastor Bob and thank you for everything. You were a quiet, gentle hero. Wishing peace and love to all his loved ones.

I send my sincere condolences . I met Pastor Bob years ago at First Assembly and at the Rockyview.In the early days ,staff and patients looked forward to weekly visits .We could reach out and talk with him anytime.Pastor Bob is now is heaven rejoicing with our Lord. Thank you Pastor Bob. Sharon Zunic

Joan, we grieve with you in your great loss but take comfort that Bob's suffering has concluded. Bob's touch has left a BIG imprint in the world few can match. Our deepest condolences, Joan.

Duane and I send our most sincere condolences to you Joan. Bob meant so much to EVERY one he met. His life personified GRACE, HOPE, PEACE & LOVE. He was an absolute delight to work with and it has been an honour to have both of you in our lives for so long. You are true friends. I will particularly miss his incredible sense of humour and quick wit!!! He was so funny! They say the eyes are the window to the Soul. His went straight to Heaven.