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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DOUGLAS, Robert A. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on January 21, 2024 at St. Joseph's Health Centre at the age of 85. Loving husband to Gail (nee Blahut); caring father to Allison, Gillian, Rachel and Erin (Matthew Sharp). Cherished grandfather to Meaghan, Tristan, Breagh, Devon, Kellen, Myles, Olivia, Grant and Elysia. Great-grandfather to Delaney and Estelle. Bob will be fondly remembered by many extended family and friends. Predeceased by his first wife Esther. Graduated from the Royal Military College in 1961 and began a long career in the navy retiring with the rank of Commander, turning to corporate management for the rest of his career. Bob had a true love for the outdoors, nature and hiking, it brought great enjoyment to him and his family and was a big part of their lives. A visitation for Robert will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9 - 10 a.m. at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Hart Chapel (1099 Gordon St. Guelph, ON), followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the staff at St. Joseph's Health Centre for the care they provided over the past few years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer Research or the Heart and Stroke Society would be appreciated by the family. (The Globe and Mail 24 Jan 2024)
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