Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in his 88th year. Loving father of Lauri Ruth and Dale Elizabeth (Rob). Proud grandfather of Lindsay Ruth, Robert, Terry (Catie) and Jeremy (Ellie). Dear great grandfather of Thomas and Victoria. Brother of Jack (Shirley) and brother in law of Dorothy, Predeceased by his brother Bill. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Ernest James and Ruth Anderson. Bob was greatly loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and his dog E.J. Bob was one of a kind and fought the good fight until the end. He retired from the Workman's Compensation Board after 35 years of exceptional service as a rehabilitation specialist. He was well known for his love of music and played in a band called The Moonshiners. He performed as a character called Arsin A-round. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #67, 12 York Street North, Lindsay on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 from 1 - 3 p.m. with words of remembrance at 1:30 p.m. If desired donations may be made to the Ontario SPCA. Donations and condolences may be made through the Mackey Funeral Home or online at www.mackeys.ca.