Passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Béatrice Guermonprez, with whom he shared more than 40 wonderful years.
He is also survived by his sisters Debbie (Moshe), Linda (John) and Cathy (Wayne); his sons Don (Marielle), Dave (Diane), Dan and Dennis; grandchildren Amber (Charlie), Dane and Madison (Derek); and great-grandchildren Grace, Levon and Emmett.
A veteran of the RCAF, he flew F-86 Sabres in Europe, was a member of the Golden Centennaires, Canada's centennial air demonstration team, and eventually was Commanding Officer of 413 Search & Rescue Squadron in Summerside, P.E.I.
Robert loved life and enjoyed it fully: skiing, golfing, travelling, socializing with family and friends. He was a real gentleman, a loving husband and father on whom you could always count. He will be missed deeply by all who were lucky enough to know him.
A funeral service will be held on 29 April 2022 at 2 p.m., at the National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery, in Ottawa. Reception to follow. Vehicles are to assemble at the main reception building between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m.
Digital Guestbook
Sandra Taylor
Monique et Daniel
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Nous gardons de beaux souvenirs de partage de soupers et fins de semaine avec Robert et Beatrice.
CORINNE SPENNINCK
Je garde le souvenir inoubliable de Rob The Red, son accueil, son humour, son sourire malicieux un été si lointain en présence de Béatrice
Tout était découverte et joie à vos côtés
Que tout cela accompagne Béatrice et t aide en partageant ces bons souvenirs avec chacun d entre nous
Éternelle vie à toi
Eugénie
Bonjour,
Je me souviens de Robert lors d'un été pas si lointain, comme un cuisinier hors- pair, notamment pour découvrir les spécialités culinaires, et de profiter comme il se doit des fameux chamallows grillés. Lors de ce séjour, Robert accompagné de Béatrice ont été des guides et hôtes formidables. En union de prière.
TOM MORTON
Having flown with "Red" and played hockey with him in Germany, I know what a presence he was! He will be missed at the Sabre Pilots' reunion, which he usually attended.
Our sincere sympathy to Beatrice and the entire Dagenais family on their tremendous loss. What a Man!
JOHN MARTIN SWALLOW
God Speed, Bob. Many great memories including 434 Sqn in Europe and The Golden Centennaires. Condolences to the familly...
J.G.(Joe)Mondoux
434(F)Sqn. at the same time as Red!.
Jacinthe Mathieu et Alain Chénier
Que de beaux et bons souvenirs nous avons partagés avec Béatrice et Robert! Alain et moi nous garderons de Robert l’image d’un homme charmant, attentionné, chaleureux et si gentil. C'était toujours un plaisir d'être en sa compagnie. Béatrice nous t’offrons nos plus sincères condoléances ainsi qu’à sa famille. Nous pensons à toi
Leigh Nelson
Beatrice and the entire Dagenais family, my deepest sympathies. He has touched so many lives. My memories of him are simple times, being patient with a young child. Talks on the chairlift at Tremblant, teaching my brother to windsurf, a smile and a laugh. Bob was such a wonderful man, he will be missed.
Jean-Luc Malherbe
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Béatrice et à toute sa famille endeuillée.
Jean-Luc Malherbe, président-fondateur de l'UFE Ottawa-Gatineau
Dear Beatrice, Don, David, Dan, and Dennis, as well as extended family,
My sincere condolences to you. I am very fortunate to have many memories of Bob. He was such a wonderful man. Soft spoken, thoughtful, caring, and a very accomplished gentleman. I loved his smile and his laughter.
May he rest in peace.
Love,
Sandra