Past Master, Walkerton Masonic Lodge 197
Peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on June 25, 2026 in his 95th year. Loving husband of Donna (nee Weeks). Loving Father of Craig (Lory) of Waterdown, Chris (Diana) of London and Pam (Jim) Dunbar of Palgrave. Grandfather of Alexander (Gaby), Robert, Megan (Chris), Cara (Sean), Duncan (Bailey), Kaelan and Austin. Great Grandfather of Logan and Henrik. Predeceased by brother Jack (Donna) and brother-in-law Don Dean. Survived by sister Shirley and brother and sister-in-law Terry and Dianne Weeks. Missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Bob grew up in Brownsville, Ontario and attended Brownsville Continuation School followed by Tillsonburg Business School. He went on to work at Howden’s Wholesale Hardware. After basic training, he became a salesman for D.H. Howden Company where he stayed until he retired after 40 years of service. During his teen years he drove a dump truck for the building of the Fanshawe Dam and drove a logging truck for his father’s cheese box business. In his leisure time he enjoyed singing in the Grey Bruce Singers choir, for 40+ years, as well as singing in the choirs for United Churches in Tillsonburg and Walkerton. Bob loved snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and spending time at his beloved cottage. He was a Mason, Shriner and church elder. He will be remembered for his love of the Toronto Maple Leafs, popcorn, black licorice and music.
Special thanks to the staff of both Six Central and Three North wards for their excellent care of Dad and the family.
The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception Ltd, 1 Highland Drive, Flesherton, Ontario on Saturday, July 4th from 11am-1pm. Sisters and Brothers of the Order of the Eastern Star, Goodwill Chapter 235, are called to assemble on Saturday at 10:30am and the Brethren of the Flesherton Masonic Lodge #333 are called to assemble at 10:45am. A funeral service will take place at Fawcett Funeral Home at 1pm, followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship at the Flesherton Kinplex. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society or Canadian National Institute of the Blind would be greatly appreciated. Online Condolences and tributes available at www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca
