(version française ci-bas) In Ottawa, Ontario following a courageous struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Bob passed away on March 31, 2021 at the Montfort Long Term Care residence (MLTC) in the presence of his devoted wife, Suzanne (née Collins). He leaves a daughter Tammy (Joe) and grandchildren Benjamin and Sarah.
Also left to mourn are Suzanne's children Michel Leblanc (Isabelle), their children Camille (Matt Black) and Kaya; Julie Leblanc (Andrew Hewson), their daughter Emilie, Jérémie Hewson (Stéphanie) and their daughter Charlotte, Alisha Hewson (Eric Emond) and their daughter Joelle. Loving brother of Ron (Gisèle), sister Pauline (Roy Brown). Brother-in-law to the Collins family, Louise (Germain Tassé), Denise (Catherine Henderson), Joanne (Pierre Saumure), Christine (Pierre Bergeron) and Kathleen (Rick Goodings). He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends Barry and Judy Nesbitt and David and Rachel Felteau. Predeceased by his parents Delmer “Bud” Simpson and Nöella (née Paul)
The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Schlossmacher, neurologist, and Dr. Jacques Dostaler, residence physician, as well as the entire staff of the Montfort LTC residence for their exceptional and compassionate care.
A livestreamed Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 17, 2021 in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre at 1 p.m. – please register with the link provided above.
Donations in his memory would be appreciated to the Parkinson Society Ottawa, 301-381 Kent Street, Ottawa Ontario Canada K2P 2A8 (613) 722-9238 or to the Ottawa Food Bank, 1317 Michael Street, Ottawa Ontario Canada K1B 3M9 (613-745-7001)
Email: foodbank@ottawafoodbank.ca.
À Ottawa, Ontario suite à une lutte courageuse contre la Paralysie Supranucléaire Progressive, Bob est décédé le 31 mars, 2021 au Centre de santé de longue durée Montfort (CSLD) en présence de son épouse dévouée Suzanne (née Collins).
ll laisse dans le deuil sa fille Tammy (Joe) et ses petits-enfants Benjamin et Sarah. Bob laisse aussi les enfants de Suzanne; Michel Leblanc (Isabelle), leurs enfants Camille (Matt Black) et Kaya; Julie Leblanc (Andrew Hewson), leur fille Emilie, Jérémie Hewson (Stéphanie) et leur fille Charlotte, Alisha Hewson (Eric Emond) et leur fille Joelle. Frère bien-aimé de Ron (Gisèle) et Pauline (Roy Brown). Beau-frère de la famille Collins, Louise (Germain Tassé), Denise (Catherine Henderson), Joanne (Pierre Saumure), Christine (Pierre Bergeron) et Kathleen (Rick Goodings). Il laisse également dans le deuil plusieurs neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines ainsi que de bons amis Barry et Judy Nesbitt et David et Rachel Felteau. Il est prédécédé de ses parents Delmer « Bud » Simpson et Nöella (née Paul).
La famille désire remercier Dr. Michael Schlossmacher, neurologue, ainsi que Dr. Jacques Dostaler et le personnel du Centre de santé de longue durée Montfort (CSLD) pour les bons soins prodigués et leur dévouement exceptionnel.
Un service commémoratif sera diffusé le samedi 17 avril en l’espace sacrée du Centre commémoratif National Beechwood à 13h. SVP enregistrer votre présence virtuelle avec le lien ci-haut.
Vos marques de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don en sa mémoire a la Société Parkinson d'Ottawa, 301-381 rue Kent, Ottawa Ontario Canada K2P 2A8, (613) 722-9238 ou à la Banque alimentaire d'Ottawa, 1317 rue Michael Street, Ottawa Ontario Canada K1B 3M9 (613- 745-7001) courriel: foodbank@Qttawafoodbank.ca.
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Bernard et Denise (Tassé)Lamarche
Fred and Barbara Reid
So very sorry to hear Bob passed away. Fond memories of our winters in VP.
Our sincere condolences to you Suzanne and your family.
Denise Myre-Brosseau
May Bobby’s Memory be a Blessing! Deepest condolences to you Suzanne, Ronnie an Pauline and his children and family and friends. We grew in Thorne and I always liked him! So sorry to hear that he passed! He will be with a lot of good people! So long Bob!
Sandy Beeman
So terribly sorry that Bob's life has been cut short at this sad time. My love to Suzanne, their children, and the Collins sisters, nieces and nephews.
Sandy Hawn
So very sorry for you Sue and your family. Warm loving thoughts & hugs. ?
James Shrimpton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss, Tammy. I remember greatly enjoying his company and his warm, infectious smile and laugh.
Claude Cusson
Kathy and I were shocked and saddened by the news of Bob’s passing. Always a favourite of ours, his integrity was second to none.
RIP Bob you will be missed but never forgotten!
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Mert and Deborah Pedersen
Thoughts and prayers are with you Suzanne and family. Have such awesome memories of so many good times with you and Bob. Bob was a true gentleman. Hugs.
Jim and Marjorie Harris
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families
Ken and Monique Desjardins
Tammy and Suzanne, we are shocked and sadened to read about the passing of your father and husband. We will miss him greatly and share your grief. Our sincere condolences. Thinking about our good times on Taffy Lane!
Suzanne et famille
Nos pensèes et prières vous accompagnent dans ces moments difficiles.Bon courage.