Obituary of ROBERT NORMAN

NORMAN, ROBERT FREDERICK (BOB) NORMAN, Robert Frederick (Bob) of Simcoe, will be forever remembered as the gentle giant with the impish grin and twinkling blue eyes. He finally slipped away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Robert will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew him, and there will be countless smiles over memories of him that will come fleetingly, without warning. Pre-deceased by his much loved son, Tom, in April of 2010, and his sister Mary Lou in June of 2008. Robert is survived by his family Sally, Tracy, Kelley, Kristie and Tim, their wonderful partners Stephanie, Christine, Russell and Mike, his sister, Dorothy and her partner, Randy, his nephew Norman and niece Kate, his "Great" Aunt Lois, his cousins Terry, Cathy and Mike and most especially, his grandchildren Devyn, Hayley, Maggie, Abby, Cole, Trent and Reed. Robert fought a long, brave battle in his last months, but opted to go ahead when faced with complications that he wasn't, in the end, able to overcome. His family will be forever grateful to his friends and his care teams who did their best to get him through and make his journey comfortable at both Hamilton Health Science Hospital and York Central Hospital. A Celebration of Robert's life will be held at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave., Port Dover, 519-583-1530. Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from noon to 2 pm, followed by the service in the Chapel. For those wishing, donations to a trust fund at TD/Canada Trust, Companion Savings Account # 2 6371107, that was set up for Robert's three grandsons, who recently lost their father. On line condolences and or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca "We're not here for a long time, people." (14 May 1937 - 27 November 2011).