Macfarlane, William ‘Bob’ Robert
June 29th, 2020
Bob passed away with family at his side in the early morning of Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 77. Born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario on April 22, 1943 to Cliff and Gladys Macfarlane. Loved by wife Dorothy (née Mason) for 52 years. Loved and missed by his daughters Ruth and Sharon. Loved and remembered by his brother Jim, sister Jean, the many “in-laws”, nieces and nephews. Trained as a lab technician but found his calling working for several different Christian charitable organizations throughout his lifetime, including: Camp IAWAH (north of Kingston, Ontario), Camp Kikoten (outside of Mexico City), and effect:hope in Toronto (Leprosy Mission). The family is grateful to the staff at Victoria Hospital for allowing us to be there with Bob and for the technology that allowed Sharon to be there, too. Because our family is sprinkled across Ontario, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Kenya, as well as due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are choosing to celebrate and remember Bob via Zoom. Please connect with Ruth Macfarlane (rouff@rogers.com) if you would like to join that celebration. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bob are asked to consider effect:hope The Leprosy Mission Canada – COVID-19 Response or Camp IAWAH’s Ministry Fund – Flourish 2020.
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Camp IAWAH’s Ministry Fund – Flourish 2020
effect:hope The Leprosy Mission Canada – COVID-19 Response
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Camp IAWAH’s Ministry Fund – Flourish 2020
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Macfarlane William ‘Bob’ Robert June 29th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario
Dear Dorothy, my sincere sympathies to you and Ruth and Sharon as you grieve together. I am saddened by this news of Bob’s death and giving thanks for the promises of God fulfilled for him now. So much time has passed since we last met, and yet I see your faces so clearly in my mind and can hear Bob’s “unique” laughter that made us all laugh even more. Your love for each other was a beautiful gift. May the Spirit be your companion in sorrow and in joys remembered. with love, Diane