Anyone to ever meet Bob Balsom you could not help but love him. We are sad to announce the passing of a dear son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, and dear friend to many. Robert Glynn Balsom suddenly passed away December 20, 2021 at the age of 84 years old.
Predeceased by his mother Effie (Baggs) and father William Balsom, loving wife Hilda Blanche Balsom (nee king) , brother to baby Murray, Darcy ( Bob) , Billie (Don) and Velmore (Marguerite) Balsom. Left with his admired strength, our fond, loving memories will be lived through all of his brothers and sisters, Yvonne (d: Harry), Dawn (Spencer), Ivar (Rowena), Deena (Frank), Patrick (Lori), Joseph and the youngest Rock. Loving brother in law Cater and wife Ida King. His loving children Glynn (Christina), Vaughn, Rosanne (Shelley), Bettylou (John), Bobbie (Marvin) , and his dear grandchildren, Larissa, Shauna, Krista, Joshua, Adam, Abagail, Aaron, and his great grandchildren, Alixandra, Caleb, Avery and Laura. All nieces and nephews of the entire Balsom and extended family..
We all know he has touched many lives and it is hard to mention everyone but the love that surrounded him and circles of friendships, including his healing place of Terra Nova is what kept him alive for many years. He will live on in our memories for many years to come. You are all in his heart for Love is what life is…..Love, the Balsom Family.
Resting at Fewer’s Funeral home in Clarenville. Visitation will be held from Wednesday December 22, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. followed by December 23rd, 2021 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Due to the Covid protocols, visitations are limited to one household bubble visiting at a time. Funeral Service will be held on December 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Fewer’s Memorial Chapel with interment at the Pleasant Street Cemetery. Invitation only for the Funeral due to covid restrictions.
In his memory, flowers accepted at the Fewers home and or donation may be made to the Clarenville Dialysis unit. Thank you to the Dialysis unit for all your loving care for over 7 years….. You are adored and appreciated.
“I love you more than I did yesterday, but not as much as I will tomorrow ” Robert Balsom
Further to covid restrictions, please note: you must be fully vaccinated and wearing a mask. If you would like to reach out to the family for any questions please email larissa.balsom@yahoo.com, or call Bobbie Warren at 705 828-5090. The family’s Terra Nova number also is 709 256-6138.
April 24 1937 December 20 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Robert Glynn Balsom
April 24 1937 – December 20 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Clarenville, Province: T-N