![]() ![]() He set the bar high for what it meant to be a husband, father, grandad and friend. ![]() We will cherish the memories of time spent with him sitting on the deck playing long games of scrabble while listening to Neil Diamond, BBQs, Willoughby’s family breakfasts, and the annual 4th of July celebrations.Įverything Bob did was for his family. Bob held dear his friendship with the Whealy family, his neighbours at Brimley. Davey Home and Algoma University.īob loved spending his winters in Florida and whiling away the summer months at his camp in Brimley Michigan. He lived life to the fullest and was the light of all family gatherings, and he will be missed dearly by those who had pleasure of knowing him. Born in 1939 in Birmingham England, Bob lived through WW2 and served in the British Army stationed in post war Germany, where he made many lifelong friends and memories. He moved to Canada with his young bride in the 1960s to start a new adventure and was fortunate to meet many great friends over the decades while working at the Tube Mill, F.J. He was genuine, kind and gentle with everyone he met and was the life of the party. His love for his family will be enshrined in the legacy of his craftsmanship that will always surround us. During hockey season Bob was an avid fan of the Soo Greyhounds and could be seen in section 105 with his son Wayne or grandson Carson.īob was also known for his great sense of humour, his dry British wit, and endless supply of one line “Bob” jokes. There was never a job that Bob couldn’t tackle. He was a true craftsman who could build or fix anything. He adored his family and took great pride in helping them with anything that needed doing. He will be fondly remembered by family across England and Canada.īob’s favourite place was puttering in his garage. ![]() He was also a special uncle to Phillip, Andrea, late Russell, Richard and Susan.īob was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Rose Barnes, of Birmingham, England as well as his brothers and sister Ron, Sam (Shirley), Gordon, Phyllis (late Fred) and Jim (Kay). Bob dearly loved being a grandad and will be sorely missed by his grandchildren, Carson, Keila, Yvonne, Cameron and Evan. Bob was the proud father of his three children Wayne (Sheila), Bobbie-Jo (Mark) and Micheal (Catalina). It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert J Barnes ‘Bob’ on Saturday, March 5, 2022.īob leaves behind his best friend and love of his life of over 60 years, Veronica. ![]()
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