January 1957- October 2014
Bob died suddenly on October 2, 2014. Predeceased by his father, Richard (Dick) and niece, Loanne Turner. Survived by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, MJ (Dale) Kennah; son, Vincent Kennah and Mother Ella; granddaughters, Kaytlyn and Madisyn Powell; sisters, Jane (Carl) Hurrell and family, Ontario; Yvonne (Steve) Peabody and family; Bev (Guy) Stenning and family and brother, Rick, Vancouver.
He will be lovingly missed by his family.
Jane’s family: Carlayne & Mike Gilbertson /Alyssa, Hunter, Hayden & Ella, Hawkstone, Ont.; Jared Hurrell, Toronto Ont.; Veronica and Nolan Sears / Fynn & Hadley, Gilford Ont.
“I remember spending Friday nights with Bob, watching movies and making french fries. Bob will be missed. I loved his sense of humor. We were glad we got to see him this summer. He will live in our thoughts forever.”
Yvonne’s family: Jamie & Marcie Turner, St. Albert AB / Jessica Kopp.
“Bob always had time for all of us and kept in touch through good and bad times. He will be missed and thought of with many fond memories.”
Bev’s family: Stephanie Patterson / Odessa Blazuk; Ryan Patterson, Laura Moreau / Taylor Barry, Angel Patterson; Kyle Patterson, Samantha Palmer /Ashleigh Patterson.
“Loved and always there for me, especially with my journey through cancer.”
Kathleen’s brothers: Danny Kennah; Patrick Kennah, Bathurst, N.B. and families.
Bob was born in Weston Ont. and the family moved to Victoria when he was five. He attended Sir James Douglas Elementary, Central Junior and Victoria High Schools. He remained close to his childhood friends. He joined Cubs, Seacadets and played baseball and hockey.
Bob and Kathleen met in Victoria. Kathleen lived in Vancouver so they had a long distance romance for a year. Bob went to Vancouver for a course and stayed. They lived there for five years. Then they moved to Victoria and bought a house. The summer holidays were spent going on camping trips with the family.
Most of his working life he was a drywall finisher working for Benton and Overbury Ltd.
Some of Bob’s favorite things to do were playing his guitar, going golfing with friends and watching Canucks hockey games. The dogs, Buddy and Copain will miss their long walks at the Lagoon with Bob.
Bob was a wonderful husband, being with Kathleen every day through her long battle with cancer. He was a caring father, very proud of his children and a doting grandfather. He was a thoughtful son, always helping his mother. A great brother, his humor got us all through both the difficult and the fun times and an uncle who was always interested in our lives, being a good listener.
His Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson and Vancouver Streets. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Victoria Hospice Society. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
To quote Bob: “When you surround yourself with good people, good things will happen.”
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Peter Rippon
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Marie Meagher Kathleen ,
Jim and I are very saddened to hear of your loss. We want to extend our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts…. xoxo
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Carlayne Gilbertson All my love and prayers to my distant family at this time. Thinking of you all, wish I could be there…xoxo
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Ryan Patterson Best uncle a guy could ever have.
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Sandy & Wyn We are very saddened at the news of Bob’s sudden passing. May he rest in peace. We will keep him, Kathleen & all the family in our prayers. Love & Blessings to all.
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Betty-Ann Lampman I was very sad to hear about Bobby. I probably hadn’t seen him in thirty years, but my brother was close to him the better part of his life, and I know the loss will be a hard one. RIP Bob.
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Mariette Hebert My sincere condolences to Kathleen (childhood friend) and family.
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Heather Baylis So sorry to hear about Bob, my condolences to everyone. I know he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs
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Lucy Macleod Always lots of laughs when you were around Bob.
So many good Cornwall Street memories …
Bob will be missed but never forgotten and will always be my “Little Brother”
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing from our mutual friend Nels Lampman. Bob was such a great guy and as kids we were all good friends, who enjoyed getting in all kinds of fun and harmless mischief together that created so many fond memories.