Passed away April 27, 2014 in Victoria, BC. He will be missed by his wife Andrea; his son James (Jennifer); brothers Gord (Karen) and Neil (Jackie); his nieces and nephews Sean, Ian, Colleen (Will) and Alayne (Ryland); and his many lifelong friends including Table 17.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the BC Cancer Agency-Vancouver Island, 2410 Lee Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Cheryl DeWolf
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Pat Selinger Dear James and Jen, I am so sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. I only met him and Alayne once but he seemed to me to be a force bigger than life and he enjoyed his family and his travels. Bon Voyage, Rob! And many hugs to all of you that he left behind.
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Michiel Horn I just learned of the passing of my friend Rob. We first met in 1956, when we were both at Victoria High School, and we kept in touch since. I stayed with Rob and Alayne often when they lived in Ottawa and subsequently on Quimper Street in Victoria. We usually managed to get in a couple of squash games, we drank good wine and ate excellent steak or salmon, and we had superb conversations. It’s sad that both are now gone. Cornelia and I send our heartfelt condolences to Andrea, Jamie, Jennifer, and the other members of the Hamilton clan.
Michiel Horn (aka Roger the Lodger), Toronto
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David Marshall As sad as it was to say farewell to Rob, the celebration (which can only be described as a good Scottish wake) brought together family, friends and colleagues, many of whom had not connected for 10+ years.
That in and of itself is a testament to the manner in which Rob regarded those in his life — as was noted at the gathering and although the last conversation may have been several years ago, Rob had a wonderful knack of picking it up and carrying on as if you had just chatted the day before.
My thoughts and prayers to Andrea, Jamie, Gord, Neil and the whole of the extended Hamilton Clan
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Tanis Brittain Many fond memories of Uncle Rob!
Our thoughts are with you, Andrea, James and Jen, Gord, Neil and families.
With love, Tanis and family,
Bob, Orma and Scott Webb
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Angie Uriegas My prayers and thoughts are with Rob’s family – he was a hard working and nice man – he was missed when he left BC Ferries – but we knew he was happy – May He rest in peace.
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Edie & Marcel Potvin Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Marcel & Edie
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Dale & Johanna Trimble We’re thinking of Rob’s family at this time and send our condolences.
Dale & Johanna
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Jill Bonneteau-Smith My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Rob, early in my career at BC Ferries. He was a lovely, kind and respectful man. He will be missed.
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François Martel Dear Gordon and Karen,
Please accept my most sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times.
François
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Mireille Bruni Gordon & Karen
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Enrico & Mireille Bruni
James now joins the growing group of family with both parents gone. Having lost both of my parents in the past 7 years, I know how hard this is . May God bless us to remember the good about Rob and our own kindred.
Cheryl DeWolf