Bob was born in the Red Cross Hospital, Haliburton Ont. on March 1, 1942. Travelling home from hospital to Gelert, by horse and cutter during a huge snow storm. Bob, as a small child, lived with his grandfather Frank Hamilton and mother Bernice, while his father, Orval, served overseas with the Canadian soldiers. Bob attended public school in Gelert and Bannockburn. When his family moved to Cameron, he attended L.C.V.I in Lindsay. As a teenager Bob became a softball pitcher and enjoyed playing hockey with the local teams. Bob started dating his "honey" Bev in 1958. They were married in 1962 and moved into their first home in Lindsay, Ont and subsequently welcomed two beautiful sons into their life. Bob again, then became involved coaching and managing minor baseball and hockey. In 1973, Bob successfully coached Lindsay PeeWee minor ball team to the Ontario Finals losing to Niagara Falls by 1 run in the 11th inning.

Bob was employed by the Department of Highways (surveying and soil testing). As an adult Bob completed his Sales and Marketing Diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College, after which he was employed by Uniroyal. He worked his way up to Plant Superintendent. When Uniroyal closed, Bob started his own Sales and Marketing Agency. This venture proved to be very successful and suited Bob's cheerful and gregarious personality. Bob enjoyed his work and worked very hard at it. As business grew Bev joined Bob in the company and they worked together, travelling throughout Ontario, until retirement at age 60. Making many friends along the way. Bob enjoyed 18 summers at one of his favourite places, the cottage on Lake Kashagawigamog in Haliburton. He enjoyed boating, entertaining and relaxing with family and friends. He loved walking in the woods, the birds and animals. Bob had a lively, friendly, outgoing personality and always enjoyed matching wit with others. Many will never forget his limericks and one liners as a teenager.

Upon retiring, Bob and Bev moved to Victoria Place, Bobcaygeon. Where he was an active member of Trinity United Church. He devoted much time to Two Friends For Life, a Canadian Food for Children Charity. Bob also enjoyed his cribbage games and a good game of Hand and Foot. During this time Bob and Bev travelled to Ireland, Europe, Florida, California, Arizona and spent some winters in South Carolina. Bob was very proud of his grandchildren. He always enjoyed following all their adventures and activities. 

A Life well lived, may you rest in peace.