How we are going to miss Bob. What a great neighbour.Always teasing us about our golfing and Sharon’s gardening. He was such a joy to talk to and we will miss him immensely. He was a very gracious man and we loved him so much…..

Dear Olive, Pat, Allen and Kim:

We would like to say that your father was a wonderful and delightful man. We thought of your father as our father too. We will never forget Bob. He will be sadly missed!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss!

Lindsay and Karen Poole

Our condolences. We will miss Bob our beloved uncle.

He had the heart of gold and the wisdom of Solomon, and the patience of Job. Our times in adulthood we saw these qualities in abundance. As a child he brought out the concepts of ethics by his nature and work.

We will miss Bob.

Love Jim & Janice

Bob,
You will be so missed at True Blue Lodge. Your friendship was incredibly genuine. You had such a compassion for having a true, sincere and personal conversation whenever we met. I know that if a little bit of you rubbed off on everyone you ever met, the world you left behind is a greater place.
Nicholas

Bob will be truly missed by myself and my boys. Wylie and Brier always wondered if Uncle Bob was going to be at their hockey and soccer games……and he never let them down. His smile and sense of humour always kept us smiling.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Victoria, and your family.

Lisa, Wylie and Brier

Victoria & Family
I was truly sad to hear of Bob’s passing, he will always be remember as a loving, caring person, a man of integrity. He always was helpful and eager to share his knowledge which is a gift in its self, and he a wonderful sense of humor.
I know he will be greatly missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Victoria and you family.

Lorna Edmonstone

Ollie Alan & Patsy I have so many GREAT memories of Robert I wouldn’t even know where to start. My memories are great ones. I am so sorry for your loss.

As a former Zurich employee I had much contact with Bob. He showed, without reservation, how much he cared for others and did all he could to make life better for others. While I have not seen him for many years, I know that he will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. I am so happy that I was one of those who knew him.

Victoria: What a Pleasure it was for me to Meet you and help you and Bob get your new Home. As it has been said, he was a Gentleman and Friend to all whom met him. When he ran into you He would always asked about you and your family in a real and Meaningful manner. He was indeed a Great Man and all who knew him will certainly miss him. I will be praying for you and your family. May God Bless You All.

We have so many great memories of growing up at the cottage with Allen, Pat and Ollie Robert Wylie. My daughter Kristyn has many fond memories of fishing with Grandpa Wylie. He was always so wonderful to be around he will be missed terribly by all of us on the shores of Miller’s Bay.
Are thoughts are with you and we are so very sorry for your loss!

Robert will be greatly missed at Otty Lake I have many happy fond memories spent next door . My daughter Katie will miss her Grampa Wylie.
Victoria Pat Allen and Kim our thoughts are with you and we are very sorry for your loss.

We were really sad to hear Bob’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Victoria and your family.

Uncle Bob was the finest of gentlemen..we’ll always remember his big smile, laugh and winks. We so enjoyed the visits Uncle Bob and Aunt Ollie paid us in Jasper and Kamloops.(where Pat also visited us) We may be far away in Southern California, but our hearts and hugs are with you Aunt (Ollie) Victoria, Pat, Al & Kim
Much Love, Marc & Heather

Indeed a loss–not only to his extended family –but to the many who had contact with him ,such as myself , during my early career with the Zurich in Toronto and later Vancouver. A man admired and remembered ! Dick Duggan (Kelowna BC)–Group Division 1953–1986

Bob was a real gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour, we will miss our little ‘chats’ with him.

To Victoria and Family

Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear

Through the pain and loss you feel
You can count on our ‘support’
We will be with you, in spirit
And in mind and heart and thought

Isobel & Bill

Dear Olive, Pat, Allen and Kim and family;

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We have many wonderful memories of Bob from our days in Richmond Hill and at St. Matthews. Bob was a kind and gentle man who was respected by all who knew him. Mom still remembers the church outings and parties. She smiles when she remembers Dad at 5’4″ standing between Bob and Bud Renshaw in the back row of the choir. Take care and celebrate the life of one of the nicest people we have ever known. Paul

Allen & Kim,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. It sounds like your DAD is well loved and respected. There are no words to fill the void of a loss of this magnitude. One day at time.
Sandra & Don

Deepest regrets and sadness at the loss of a wonderful man, great gentleman, favorite uncle. Uncle Bob was always there with open arms and a welcoming smile and thoughtful advice. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. We love you uncle Bob

I first met Bob in 1956 l was working in the claims dept., at the
Zurich Insurance Co. being the most junior in the department
I was one of the lucky girls who had to take cheques up to Bobs
office to get the cheques signed, l was the envy of all the girls
Bob was so handsome, tall curly hair and the bluest of blue eyes
on top of that the longest eye lashes, we were all in love with him
even tho he was married to Olive. he was a very modest man and had no idea how good looking he was. needless to say l was very
happy when told to get a cheque signed. The following year l
married Bob Crow who also has very blue eyes. over the years
we were very fortunate to be able call Bob a friend.
Margaret Crow

Robert and Olive Wylie are family friends from the 1940’s thru Rev.and Mrs. Wylie. Our first meeting was in Columbus/Kedron when the Reverend was in charge of the two churches. He baptised me and indeed officiated at my wedding. I have good memories of car trips from Oshawa to Pembroke with Robert and Olive to visit with his parents at Thanksgiving. Kind and gentle is my memory. I remember running into them at a play in Richmond Hill, can’t remember the play. Later on I was happy to meet his son Alan and hire him at CBC a very good choice.

The Wylie’s are all kind and wonderful people and I know allot of this is due to the leadership from Robert and Olive. On behalf of the “Hancock” family our sincer sympathy.

Kay Soares.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Al and Kim. Take care. The Trotters

Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. Bob’s beautiful smile & always ready to ” lend a hand” are great memoriess of the early St. Matthews days. Dad thought very highly of Bob as they worked together on various boards. May your memories of this kind & gentle man help you through this difficult time. Love the Knight family

Victoria and Family,
The shock of Bob’s passing is still hard to believe. As I only knew you through your work at the theatre for many years, I respected and admired you both for the commitment, dedication, support and willingness to help out, despite your health issues or other problems. It was my honour and privilege to be asked to attend your milestone anniversary celebration and provide some musical background. Your wonderful, happy life as a couple is a testimony to how everyone should approach their relationships. May you find strength in the support and love of your family and friends. Thinking of you in this time as you celebrate Bob’s life during the visitations and memorial service.
God Bless!

Bob was a great man, a gentle soul, volunteer extraordinaire, always with warm friendly smile and good word. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and so is Bob.

Victoria and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjooyed bumping into Bob around town. He was always so friendly. Mom (Ivadell Campbell) always would say about meeting him at a supper in the community and how they would joke about always enjoying a good meal. My prayers go out to you all. Nancy Weltz

To My Dear Victoria
You really must know just how special it was for me to live beside you and Bob for the many years that I did. Each and every passing encounter outside our houses always put a smile on my face as you both were always such a happy and positive presence. Bob will most definately be missed in my heart. We all experience loss in our lives, but the most important thing to do is embrace those around you who love you most.
I am so sorry that I cannot be there for the funeral but please know I am thinking of you and Bob with warm thoughts and fond memories.
You are one Fabulous Lady!
with love
Carrie

Dear Victoria (Auntie Ollie to me), Pat and Allen …
One of the most amazing men that I’ve known in my life has passed: a tragic loss for you and for all of us who knew and loved Uncle Bob. He was like a second Dad to the Vivian kids when we were growing up and has always been a part of wonderful memories, as have you all. A steadfast friend to mom and dad and for that alone, will always hold a special place in my heart. Deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. He will be missed ..
Much love,
Kathy, Jim and the kids
XOXO

Dear Aunt Ollie, Pat and Allen: I was shocked and truly sadden to hear of the passing of Uncle Bob. He was a man who stood tall among others, and meant a great deal to the Vivian family. Uncle Bob and Aunt Ollie were of great comfort and joy to my Mom and Dad throughout the years. I will always remember the times when he came to visit my Mom and Dad when I was young, and he would pay me .25 cents to make him a peanut butter sandwich. Not only were Bob and Ollie good friends to my Mom and Dad, but remembering the laughter and good times that they spent together will always remain in my heart.
My Deapest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. He will be missed by not only our family, but the people he has brought much joy and happiness to.
All of our love.

Peter and Brenda

My dearest Victoria and your wonderful children and families! I have just returned from attending Bob’s touching and loving memorial service! It will be a part of my fond memories of Bob and your wonderful family! Al and Pat your tributes to your dad were amazing and I am sure he was smiling and had his arms tightly around you as you bravely stood there and shared from your heart!

Al your video tribute was amazing – what a wonderful memory – and poignant reminder that life is held by the thinnest of threads.What a legacy your dad has left with you all!

I was truly blessed when you decided to move to Orangeville and have enjoyed your friendship as I will continue to do yours, Victoria!!
He was a gentle giant – doing so many random acts of kindness mixed with the big things he did along the way – and did all with the same humlbe spirit – whether peeling potatoes, hulling strawberries, washing dishes… the list goes on and on .. if we could all live by his example just a little bit ..the world would be a better place!!

Some people come into our lives and quickly go..
Others stay a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never quite the same!!

I am forever changed .. for the privilege of sharing part of my journey with this wonderful man and his lovely wife!

Blessings Love and Strength and Peace in the days to come from the many memories that are yours to keep forever!!
Lamoine