It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert M.C. King at Oakville, on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Bob King, a gentle man by any definition, loved his family, his church, his sports teams, bad jokes and good cribbage games. He will be missed by his surviving children Rosemary, Andrew, Sylvia and Philip and their families including 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, by stepchildren Katie, Judy, Margaret and Roy and their families, and by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was pre-deceased by his son David and wives Margaret and Barbara.
Bob was born April 9, 1926 and raised in Toronto with sister Mary by parents Sylvester and Jane King. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1947, married Margaret Wilson, and started a long career as a fertilizer chemist with Canada Packers (later becoming a manager with successor companies Brockville Chemicals, Nutrite and Nitrochem). After a bout with polio in 1953, Bob moved his young and growing family to the countryside where he spent many happy hours in his vegetable garden. His second marriage to Barbara Kirkup in 1984 brought him new joy and a new family. Although his past 10 years have been spent fighting Alzheimer’s, Bob always believed he was winning that battle. Many thanks are due to the staff at Northridge Long Term Care Centre.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Monday evening, from 6 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday afternoon, August 11 at 2 o’clock. Interment Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave. In lieu of flowers, Bob wished that donations be directed to the Palgrave United Church, 34 Pine Avenue, Palgrave (see www.palgraveunited.ca),where he was a member for more than 50 years. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Carol & Keith and family
Dear Sylvia and siblings, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, he was a lovely man. Your memories of him will help you through this really sad time. Sincere condolences. Carol & Keith.
Sally A.
Phil,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take care
Audrey Jaques
I too remember Bob as a very kind person and also as having a great sense of humour. When Bob was in the hospital with polio I sent him a card and somehow enclosed my shopping list along with my greetings. I was embarrassed when we visited him and found this out, but Bob said that was OK – it just made him feel like getting right out of bed and going to do the shopping. My sincere condolences to his family. Audrey.
Edna Wright
Sylvia , Larry and Family-
Sending my Sympathy to you and your Family , on the passing of your Father and Grandfather. Remember all the good times.
Edna Wright.
Susan Paterson (Weeks)
Dear Silvia and family
I always thought your Dad displayed a special determination which he as given to each of you. I have many memories of him. The fact he sold Xmas trees that you could cut means he comes to mind every year. Those family excursions to pick our tree were so much fun!
May your family’s past precious moments be a source of strength.
Cam Lindsey
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your many pleasant memories help you at this difficult time.
Norm Alexander
My deepest sympathy to Bob’s family
I enjoyed our association over almost 30 years during which Bob served with great distinction as a director of a number of foundations that provided non-profit housing to thousands of families. He was a dedicated contributor to the community and a good friend.
respectfully
Norm Alexander
Vice-president (retired) DMS Property Management.
John & Marilyn Shallhorn
We wish to convey our sincere sympathy to all the King children and spouses. We know you will all miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Deb Marshall & family
Sylvia and family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family , I will always remember your Dad at church singing the loudest and enjoying every hymn. RIP Bob
Deb Marshall and family
Doris Porter
Michael King:
I have known your family casually for a great many years and have enjoyed getting to know you as you faithfully deliver Meals on Wheels to me. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family with the hope you can hold all the good memories to your heart during the coming days. I look forward to offering my condolences in person next time you drop off the goodies.
Doris Porter
Ray Sayers
Phil: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I send condolences and kindest thoughts to you and your family at this sad time.
Richard Goetze
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bob had a huge influence on me personally and professionally. He was patient with my eager and frequent questions about technical & life problems. Bob taught me to roll with the punches. I often ask myself , ‘What would Bob do.’
Donald Nicol
I just opened my email and found a message from David Firth. I remember Bob and his family with much affection and found him always supportive, patient, and always postivie in his criticism and attitude. I’m sorry I can not be with you today; however, Bob and the Kings are an important part of my continuing, pleasant memories of Palgrave. As you remember with thanksgiving his meannigful life and difficult challenges, I join you in prayers that for him sickness, sorrow, and suffering have passed. He has entered into the joy of his Lord.
Peace, comfort, and strength from God be yours in the coming days. Don
Case and Evelyn Maarse
As a neighbour on Duffy’s Lane (old 6th Line Albion) we knew Bob as an avid gardener for sure, and was quite visible planting seeds in spring and harvesting in the fall. He acknowledged our presence as we went on our evening walks past his residence. That is the memory that is most in our minds about him.
Steve and Cathy Lloyd
Dear Deb, Andy, Chris, Nathan, and the King family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Steve and Cathy
Griffin Allen
To Mr. King’s family,
I am honoured to have been provided the opportunity to spend the better part of a decade serving Bob and the family. He was one of the most intelligent, interesting and determined individuals I have ever known. He will surely be missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Griffin T. Allen
John, Marg, and your McFamily
Andrew and the King family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
BOB NICHOLAS
So sorry to hear of your loss. RIP