ROBERT BURTENSHAW
Robert James Burtenshaw age 77 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2020.
Bob is survived by his wife Lynn of 49 years, children John (Michele), Doug, Mark (Amie) and Lyndsey (Chris) brother Bill (Sonia), sisters Judy (Paul), Susan, and Bev (Frank), in-laws Ross (Becky), Faye (Fred), Bev (Doug) and many loving grandchildren Thayen, Polly, Alexa, Tyler, Kyle, Erik, Lucas & Aidan. As well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Bob was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and friend.
Bob loved politics, reading, WW2 history, airplanes, woodworking, making wine, camping, driving, and a really good messy burger. He enjoyed working as a truck driver and salesman for many years. He valued hard work which he instilled as a legacy to his children. Bob was a tinkerer and DIYer who built his forever family home. He was always generous with his time and talents offering help to relatives and friends with any household projects.
Born in London, Ontario Bob adopted Mitchell as his home and was an enthusiastic member of the community, participating in Mitchell Jaycees and Town Council along with many committees throughout the years.
We would like to offer our sincerest thank you to the many health care workers who cared for Bob during his recent struggles. Special thanks go to Drs. Diotallevi, Schieldrop, and Kara for their wonderful care, as well as the the SGH Chemotherapy Unit, and homecare workers.
Donations in memory of Bob can be made to Stratford General Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society at www.LockhartFuneralHome.com.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Bob Burtenshaw Monday April 13th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Mitchell, Province: Ontario