BELL, Robert “Bob” Gerald, 92, of Milton, Queens County, formerly of Sherbrooke, Quebec and London, Ontario, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he was the son of the late William and Annie (Beaton) Bell.
Bob was employed for 45 years at the Bell Telephone Company in Quebec. After retiring he went to work in the funeral industry, first at Cass Funeral Home in Sherbrooke, Quebec and then at Harris Funeral Home in London, Ontario. He was a life member of the Sherbrooke Snow Shoe Club and was a member of the Free Masons, receiving his fifty year jewel. Bob enjoyed stamp collecting and listening to Stuart McLean on the radio. Above all else, Bob was most passionate about his family and spending time with them.
He is survived by daughters, Judith Bell (Jane Rhodenizer), of Milton, Mary Ann Bell ( David Bevan), of London, Ontario; son, R. Steven, of Sherbrooke, Quebec; grandchildren, Kristen, Kristopher, William and Andrew; great grandson, Jason.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Gwendolyn; sister, Shirley.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Lingwick Cemetery, Gould, Quebec or to the Queens Manor Day Program, Liverpool, Nova Scotia. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Barbara Burns
Judy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.
Peggy and Richard Hatt
To the family of Bob Bell
Richard and I and the boys at the Garage next door would like to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad .
Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt
Allan and Beth LaRocque
Judy and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. He was a very nice person and you will miss him. Lots of good memories. Take care.
Barb Fralic
Judy,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Barb Fralic
Cathy de Rome
Judy,
Sending sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. I always enjoyed talking with him. He was a real tease with a great sense of humour.
Karin Allen
Judy,
My sympathies on hearing of the death of your father.
Thinking of you.
Karin
South Shore Stamp Club
Judy
Sending condolences on behalf of the South Shore Stamp Club. The club enjoyed Bob’s attendance at our meetings.
Ann Westhaver
Dear Judy… I was so sad to hear Robert’s passing. I just loved our conversations at the doctors office. He was such a spunky man… knew he was a handsome devil and a ladies man in his day. He will ne missed here on earth but his spirit will shine on forever… Ann
Paul Caron
On behalf of the Officers and Brethren of Friendship Masonic Lodge, may I extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our departed Worshipful Brother Robert Bell. He was a Past Master of Lingwick Lodge before leaving the Eastern Townships. He will be missed.
Paul E. Caron, Worshipful Master, Friendship Lodge #66 (successor to Lingwick Lodge), North Hatley, Quebec