It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Victor Panko on December 30, 2021 at the Wellington Hospice in Guelph, Ontario at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Marilyn (Marlie) Panko. Loving father of Robert (Margaret) of Brantford, Keith (Darquise) of Kirkland Lake, Jim (Sue) of St. Albert, Doug of Guelph. Cherished grandfather of Kristina (Calvin), Laura, Paul, Jacob, Joshua, Chloe, Peter (Anneke), Patricia (Richard). As well as great grandfather of Tawney, Amber, Naomi, Aliah, Ethan, Caleb, Bella, Stella, Rosie, Clark, Ilko, Oscar and Finn. Predeceased by his parents John and Pauline Panko and his grandson Joseph Panko. All of Marlie’s siblings considered Bob a brother. Bob will be missed by surviving in-laws, Sharlene Burke (John), Bryan Duguay (Jan), Ann Marie Trudeau, Pam Desmeules (Denis) and lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Bob, a long time resident of Sudbury was regarded by his business colleagues as an honest, hardworking and ethical person. In the 1970’s he operated Sudbury Steel Construction. He later went on to start Panko Paints, which soon became a household name as he expanded his operation throughout Northern Ontario and Mississauga. Just prior to his 70th birthday, he decided to retire and Sherwin Williams would go on to service his large customer base throughout the province. He spent the last twenty years of his life motor homing between his residences in Arizona and Guelph with his beloved wife Marilyn. They reached a milestone of 65 years of marriage, December 29th, 2021. Bob embraced and practiced his faith and was devoted to his family. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. Bob enjoyed flying, fishing, scuba diving, computers, cards and spending time with friends.
We want to thank Dr. N. Dhiraj and all of the specialists and professionals who assisted Bob in his care. It is with heartfelt gratitude we thank the wonderful staff at Hospice Wellington who treated Bob with such dignity and respect. We want to acknowledge the special support and love that his son Doug has provided in his final days.
There will be a funeral mass held in his honor at the Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 79 Freelton Rd., Freelton, L8B 0Z3 on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 10 am. Due to COVID-19, church capacity is limited and attendees are required to register their attendance prior to the service using the RSVP link below this obituary. Masks are mandatory and social distancing protocols must be observed in the church. The service will also be live streamed via ZOOM and the link is below this obituary. Interment to follow at Marymount Cemetery, 5400 Sideroad 6 S, Guelph.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bob Panko Thursday December 30th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario