Bob was born in Welland, Ontario 13 Dec 1942 and enrolled in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in 1960 as a signalman. On completion of basic training with the Regiment of the Canadian Guards in Petawawa, he was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Signals in Kingston, where he completed his training as a Radio Equipment Technician. He served between 1961 and 1976 in Canadian Army units in Petawawa, Germany, Cyprus, London (On) and Fort Greely Alaska.
In 1976, while serving at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston as a Warrant Officer, he was commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant and posted as Regimental Signal Officer to the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadian) in Calgary. Bob was posted to the Canadian Forces Officer School in Chilliwack in June 1979, where he served as an instructor and as Adjutant. He was appointed as second-in-command of 2 (Electronic Warfare) Squadron with the 1rst Canadian Signal Regiment in Kingston, in April 1982.
Bob was promoted to the rank of Major in June 1983 while attending the Canadian Land Forces Staff Course. Upon completion he was posted to National Defence Headquarters in the Directorate of Communications Security. During this posting he served as Commanding Officer of Canadian Forces Station Alert in 1984. He was the posted to the Project Management Office of the Secure Voice and Teletype Projects in July 1986 where he served until his posting as Commanding Officer of 771 Communications Research Squadron.
Bob retired from The Canadian Forces in August 1988 joined the Communications Security Branch working in many varied communication security intelligence roles for 16 years travelling extensively.
On retirement he remained in the Ottawa area enjoying many travel adventures with his wife Carol, especially time in France and St Martin/Maarten. Their lives together were full with their love of dogs, reading, nature adventures, family visits and so much more.
After a few medically challenging weeks Bob was diagnosed with metastatic cancer on a Monday and passed peacefully 3 days later, Thursday am. His wife Carol, son Bob Junior and his wife Kim were at his bedside. Daughter Brigitte was present on her visit from B.C.
He was preceded in death by his former wife. People well known to Bob, knew him to be a man of dignity, integrity, grace, and honour.
To Bob, his life was good, his life was full, and his life was meaningful.
If one wishes to donate to a charity in Bob’s name, please choose a charity that has a meaning in your lives.
Digital Guestbook
Deitra and John Carmichael
Colonel (RETD) JOHN STEPHEN DOODY
I have know Bob for many years working in the Defence and National Security Domains.
He was a man of high professional and social integrity, he will be missed by many of his close friends and professional colleagues
I personally will miss his friendship and regular chats via skype
My vey best wishes to Carol who too remains a good friend
Rest in Peace Dear Friend
Joe deRouen
Bob was very special to me. He even taught me quite a bit of French. I will see you someday my dear friend.
Sunita Gingras and Tihomir Magdić
Our sincere condolences to family and friends. We liked Bob from the first time we met him with Carol and Shiloh. May he rest in peace.
Nelson & Diane Bailey
Carol our hearts are with you. He will be missed.
Rodney & Lyn Woodward
A true gentleman and long time friend - Rest in Peace ol mate. Our thoughts are with you Carol and your family.
Huguette Theriault Maj ret"d
Nobody will replace Bob as the good friend he was.
Carol, stay strong my friend
Huguette
Sue Greaves
I worked with Bob in the early 2000s and loved to see him each day. His wise advice, professionalism and integrity impressed me from our first meeting. I could always count on him to challenge what needed challenging, even when it was me. A great man who will be missed by everyone he met. Sincerest condolences to his family.
Sheila Norris-Elye
I was very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. I have fond memories of him as a colleague and then as a neighbour. I used to bump into him in the neighbourhood and it was always pleasant to catch up. Sincere condolences to the family at this very sad time. May he come to you in your dreams. He is always with you.
Dorina Graves
I knew Bob from working at CSE for 12 years in the same section. He was a real gentleman full of honesty and integrity. It was a pleasure to have known him.
My condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our condolences to Carol and all the family.