Veteran World War II, Lance Corporal (RTD) Canadian Army; proud retired employee of the Avro Arrow
Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Sunday, May 25, 2014, John Robert (Bob) Evans, Palgrave, age 93 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Burgess. Loving father of Maureen Dyce (deceased), and Patricia and her husband Brian Wainwright, Palgrave. Cherished grandfather of Bob Dyce, Cheryl and her husband Paul Russell. Adored great-grandfather (Grump) of Sean Dyce, Vanessa and Justin Russell. Dear brother of Doris Clegg and Gordon Evans and predeceased by Albert Evans, Mary Tomlinson, Mildred Walters and George Evans. Dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Evans. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Saturday morning, May 31 from 9:30 until the time of memorial service at 10:30 o’clock.
Following the memorial service, there will be a reception at the funeral home.
After the reception, a service for the burial of the cremated remains will be held in Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
william robert (bob) dyce
I dearly regret that I can not be there to say this in person but as I am over 3000 km from my family and friends I can not get there in time to say good bye to the man I respected love and admired he was my grandpa my dad and my mentor he taught me respect courage and to take care of the people you love no mater the cost to you.
I will miss him dearly and there will be a empty spot in my hart till the day we meet again I can only hope to be half the man he was as there was or will be no one better
I love you grandpa
Kathy(Doherty) Knapp
Pat
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. It has been a long time since I have seen you but I do remember quite well all the times that we were together at your house and mine.
Losing a parent no matter what age is a very sad.
My sincere condolences to you and Brian.
Kathy Knapp
Sue Hayes
Dear Pat , Brian and Families: I was sorry to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. What a wonderful age to reach and what a wonderful man he was. I have so many memories of him, Christmases, camping, etc. We have all been blessed to have known and lived with him.
Hugs to you all
Sue
Mary O'Brien
Dear Pat & Brian and families. So sorry to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. My Godfather was a wonderful man, especially to that pesky youngest Watts kid! He always had a smile, or at least a twinkle in his eyes, and never minded being silly with any of us. I remember him and Mum playing leapfrog with a bunch of kids, and Aunty Dorothy and my Dad pretending they didn’t know them at all!
I think of them with a smile always, and figure there’s some huge euchre games up there in heaven! Christine Boyes asked to be remembered to you, too. Was saying Uncle Bob taught her to dance. A good life well lived. God Bless! MaryO
Bev
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
My thoughts are of how Uncle Bob made the old family reunions a great lot of fun, dancing and singing, so long ago. They were the best ever.
He always made you welcome at his home and had silly jokes to make you laugh. . He was a good man.. we were lucky to know him.
I will cherish my memories of him forever.
Bev
Lorraine
We are saddened by the passing of Bob and send our condolences to all of the family
We will always remember that Bob and Dorothy (deceased) were there for us when we needed help during Hurricane Hazel.
The laughter and fun of the past will not be forgotten. Bob will be missed by all.
Lorraine Evans and family.
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Faye Evans Del Grande
Dearest Uncle Bob, my Uncle, My Godfather, bright smile, kind, happy spirit…you will be missed.
Faye Evans Del Grande and Family
Doreen Forbes (as Sparrow)
Just heard of the passing of brother John. We enjoyed our many years at the seniors centre with John and remembering old times at Humber \heights School. Sincerely Doreen
Sean R Patterson-Dyce
Years later and still on my mind, I will never forget the amazing person he was and I still remember most of the story he used to tell me when I was little, I wish I had seen him more and got to talked to him more, I wish I was not so detached from our family, I will always miss you Grampa, I never really got to know you like I should have.