It is with great sadness we announce the death of Rob in Ottawa on Sunday, June 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Innes), his sons, Michael (Rosalind), Timothy (Vicki) and Jonathan (Jenny), his grandchildren, Andrew, Leah, Mae and Penelope, and his brother, Peter (Barbara).
Rob was an economist, Statistics Canada, Research Associate Professor, University of Waterloo, founder of whatIf? Technologies, Member, Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, Member, the Club of Rome, and Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre on Wednesday, June 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Donations to the Phoebe Rose Rocks Foundation would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Kitty Retter
Joanne and Wayne Mullaly
We are so very sorry for your loss.
David Pollock
Very saddened by a great colleague. Rob was my inspiration to start CACOR's first major research project, "Pathways" using his excellent data base. Rob your mind was sharp as a tack. I and many others will miss you. Condolences Joan to you and your family.
Myrtle Blinn
My sincerest condolences to all the family on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Sending love and hugs
Myrtle
Bill and Peggy Tyson
Deepest condolences to the family - from two CACOR colleagues.
Polly Dodds
My heartfelt sympathy, Joan , to you and all your family on losing Rob all too soon. I will cherish my memories of the times shared. With much love.
Kate metcalfe
A friend remembered from happy times in Spain.
My thoughts and prayers are with Joan and the Family.
Rob was a special person.
Ruben Nelson
Rob was a model of a man, a professional and a friend -- an all too rare combination. Rob gave freely of himself and had so much more to give. I offer my condolences to Joan and the family.
Gordon Kubanek
Robert was a smart AND caring soul, a model of a gentelman.
John Meyer
This is a huge loss as Rob had so much yet to offer. I am thankful for the perspective he gave to me and to those he worked with and those whose lives he touched. Rob lifted the fog a little.
We are thinking of you all at this time.Sending our love and deepest sympathy to you Joan and your entire family.
With much love,
Kitty x & Burt x