On May 25, 2014, Robert (Bob) Arthur Garneau passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years in Victoria, BC after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was predeceased by his wife Patricia (Pat) Mary Noble (1934-2007) of Edinburgh, Scotland and daughter Janet (1960-1964). He is survived by his four daughters Anne and David Morgan of Edmonton, Gwen of Edmonton, Catherine and David Ellis of Victoria, Fiona of Edmonton; two brothers Richard (Dick) and Gerald (Jerry) and his sister Marion; 8 grandchildren Kristy Rae, Michel, Heather, Daniel, Adam, Amanda, Carolyn and Lee and 5 great grandchildren Halie, Taylor, Jordan, Michael and Cadence. Bob was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, the oldest son of Robert E. (Alf) Garneau (1909-1997) and Marion Elizabeth Salzl (1910-2009). Bob spent 35 years with Northwestern Utilities in Edmonton before retiring to Victoria with Pat where they had lived for a short time after they married while Bob was in the Royal Canadian Navy. Bob and Pat enjoyed many holidays travelling in their motorhome touring various parts of Western Canada and the United States and loved to spend time watching the cruise ships from the Esquimalt Lagoon. Bob had varied hobbies over the years, golfing, curling, fishing, photography, and was a member of Big Blue and Cousins Computer Club and a long-time member of the Edmonton Chapter of SAMIES IOOB. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderfully compassionate staff at the Glenwarren Lodge for their excellent care, kindness, with extra heartfelt thanks to Courtney, Laura, Maria and Heather.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 29, 2014 at 12 noon at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cathedral at 740 View Street, Victoria, BC. Donations to the Cancer Foundation appreciated in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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John Carruthers
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Audrey Prendergast I am one of Catherine’s friends in the St Andrew’s Cathedral choir. I offer sympathy and condolences to her and to all Robert’s family.
Bob was a valued member of the Big Blue and Cousins Computer Club. He contributed many hours to helping other members update their computer skills. He and I used to share stories of our time in the cruiser HMCS ONTARIO back in the 50’s.
He will be sadly missed.