Reception

WHEN:

Friday, April 29, 2022
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

WHERE:

Beechwood National Memorial Centre

Interment

WHEN:

Friday, April 29, 2022
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

WHERE:

National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces, located at Beechwood Cemetery

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5 years 7 months
Submitted by masterfunerald… on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:37:AM

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.

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Louise Pilloud

Men like these who spent long years in the service of their country are a vanishing breed. May he rest in peace!

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Francine

Je garde le souvenir d'un ami joyeux, respectueux, paisible. Qu'il demeure en Paix.

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Loïse Lavallée

Je me rappelle Robert dévalant les pistes de Tremblant avec grâce, les cheveux au vent, libre et fier. Il semé sur son passage chaleur, bienveillance et courtoisie. A Béatrice et à toute sa famille, mes plus sincères condoléances.

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Michael & Marina Dagenais

Always looked up to my uncle “Bob” he was a strong calming presence with an easy smile and love to spare. We will miss him greatly! Hope his memory lives on with his loved ones. Our hearts go out to Beatrice, his progeny and remaining siblings. Love you Bob, M&M

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Stéphanie

Bob the red. Émerveillement et stupéfaction à la lecture de cette BD retraçant les actions d'aviateurs canadiens. Bob the red était bien là devant moi. Robert, le regard pétillant et le clin d'oeil amusé. Robert le champion des breakfasts pantagruéliques et délicieux au bord du lac. Robert le prof de planche à voile. Hôte délicat et généreux tout autant que Béatrice lors d'un été canadien inoubliable pour la jeune femme que j'étais. Robert calme comme le lac. Robert souriant et ému lors de son mariage avec Béatrice. Je partage aisément ces souvenirs près de 30 ans plus tard tant ils restent vivaces. Je pense à lui comme à un homme en mouvement, paisible, vif, serein et souriant. Je pense à Béatrice avec grande tendresse, à sa famille. Puissse sa vitalité, pour moi exemplaire, aider celles et ceux qui l'ont aimé à traverser ce moment de séparation.

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Nicole et Gord

Nous voulons offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille Dagenais. À toi Béatrice, nous t'offrons notre support et encouragement en cette période difficile. Robert, ton sens de l'humour sarcastique, ton amour pour Béatrice, tes BBQ au chalet, ton humilité, ta générosité seront les souvenirs de toi qui resteront gravés dans nos cœurs. RIP cher ami.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/20/2022 - 08:28:AM

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Gilbert Godard

Sincères condoléances. Bob va grandement nous manquez sur les parcours de golf.

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Sylvie Wattinne

Bon souvenir d’un beau couple que vous formiez tous les deux avec ma cousine Beatrice
Rest in peace

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Jean Larose

L'As volant Robert Red Dagenais patrouille maintenant dans l'espace sidéral où il continue de veiller sur tous ceux qu'il a aimés. Son élégance naturelle et sa générosité resteront gravées dans nos mémoires.

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Phillip & Nicole Tresch

We have fond memories of Robert, such pleasant times at the cottage, the ski chalet, and many social times over the years. We have great memories of Robert and Beatrice visiting us during our Kenya posting. A gracious man, true gentleman and one we enjoyed talking politics, books, travels and love of life. May he Rest In Peace.

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