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
Virginie MILLEVILLE
Madeleine Larue et Léo Daniels
Béatrice, nos très sincères condoléances à toi ainsi qu’à la famille de Robert.
Nous vous souhaitons courage et paix en ce moment de deuil.
De tout cœur avec toi!
Wayne & Beth MacLellan
Our condolences to Beatrice and family. From 434 days to Centennaire's to SPAADS Bob always impressed.
Barbara Johnston
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. We are praying for peace and comfort for all of you at this sad time.
Liz Taylor-Reid
So sorry for your loss Dan & family.
Heard many stories of a great man from Dan & Sandra. He sure raised wonderful children.
Our condolences
Liz & Glenn
Russ and Myrna Bennett
So sad to learn of Bob's passing. Our friend and neighbor in times past as well as Russ' teammate in 1967. The times we spent with you and your family members in years gone by will always be in our hearts. We will miss seeing you and Beatrice at the Sabre pilots reunions. Rest well old friend.
Russ and Myrna Bennett
Halifax
Janet Luloff (nee Cunningham)
My deepest condolences to Beatrice and Bob's family. Through my parents, Pat and Marie Cunningham (deceased), I was very fortunate to be part of social gatherings with Bob and Beatrice at my parent's home, Camelot Golf Club and Mont Tremblant over the years. Bob was such a gracious, intelligent and witty man who always welcomed and engaged me and my children. A gentleman whose great love for Beatrice could not be missed. May he rest in peace.
Valerie Joan Moore
So sorry that I cant attend Bob's service on Friday. I would love to say goodbye to Bob which I will in my prayers. Alot of Bob's family is already up there so I will be a real reunion for him. He will be missed here on earth and my condolences to Linda Debbie and Kathy .
Anne Louise Dagenais Kuhl
Uncle Bob always seemed bigger than life. A caring , intelligent, generous man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Loving thoughts to Beatrice and his children and their families.
Anne Boulongne
Je garde le souvenir d'une belle personne aussi bien physiquement que mentalement. Toujours classe avec le sourire tatoué au visage.
Mes sincères condoléances.
Je présente mes condoléances les plus sincères à la famille et aux proches de Robert, mon oncle « d’amérique » (ou plutôt du Canada). Etant donné la distance, je l’ai peu vu mais je me rappelle de mes premiers mots d’anglais avec lui, pour m’exercer lorsque j'étais adolescente. Il m’avait déclaré alors que j’avais un charmant accent français… malgré tous mes efforts de prononciation pour le gommer ! Lorsque mon fils Thibault a passé une quinzaine de jours chez Béatrice et Robert, il a gardé de Robert un excellent souvenir. Je remercie tout particulièrement les enfants, petits-enfants et arrière-petits enfants de Robert de prendre soin de ma tante Béatrice, jeune sœur de ma mère, dans ces moments difficiles, ce que je ne peux faire moi-même de si loin…