McCall, Robert “Bob” Gracie
August 1st, 2021
Peacefully at his residence in London, Ontario, and with his beloved wife, Una at his side, Robert Gracie McCall passed away on Sunday, August 1st, 2021, in his 94th year. Bob was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1928. He was the oldest brother of four, John (Mary), Kay (Margaret) and Gordon (Netta). After serving in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers and being selected to the Royal Guard at Balmoral Castle, he immigrated to Canada in 1948.
Bob worked his way up in the aviation industry to become the Vice
President of Operations of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. He was an active member of the St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Byron and was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.
Bob and the late Grace Hannah, had three children, Sheena (late Danny), Donald (Denise) and Bobby (Francesca); two stepchildren, David (Joanne) and Ann (Patrick); and his four grandsons who were the love of his life, Blake, Jesse, Aedan and Parker.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. A livestream of the service will also be provided for those wishing to view remotely. Registration will be required to attend the visitation, funeral service, and the livestream.
To register for the visitation, please click here: Registration page for Robert McCall’s visitation on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
To register for the funeral service, please click here: Registration page for Robert McCall’s funeral service on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
To register for the livestream, please click here: Registration page for the livestream of Robert McCall’s funeral service on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bob are asked to consider Mission Services of London or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted. Please be aware that COVID-19 protocols are in place which may preclude some from being able to attend and masks are mandatory at both indoor and outdoor services.
Charitable donations may be made to:
Mission Services of London
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
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Amanda SuzukiOur sincere condolences Una and family. Bob will be missed. Thinking of you all during this time.
Amanda, Rob, Nick and Ryan Suzuki
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario