In Celebration of
Robert Tan
October 20, 1972 –
August 30, 2022
The family of Robert (Bobby) Eric Tan of Saint-Lazare, QC sadly announce his passing at the Palliative Care Unit of Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, on August 30, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Robert was born in Chatham, New Brunswick on October 20, 1972. Left to mourn are his wife, Karen Jesseau Tan, and their children, Eric Robert, Lauren Jane, and Justin Michael, as well as his parents, Dr. Antonio and Yvette Tan, siblings, Lawrence Tan (Jesslyn), Jessica Tan (Wayne), Sharleen Tan, and Jennifer Tan (Martin), his parents-in-law, Jane and Jerome Jesseau, sisters-in-law, Anne Jesseau (Greg), and Pamela Jesseau (Michael). He also leaves his dear nephews and nieces, Julia, Anthony, MeiXia, Yun, Andrew, James, Mark, Emily, Oliver, Kate, and, Luke, as well as a large extended family including numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Canada, the United States and the Philippines, in particular Rosalinda Go (Rod), Domingo Tan (Jackie), and Lynette Lim (Robert).
In life, we leave a legacy to our children, we leave our footprints wherever we travel, and we leave our fingerprints on every heart we touch. It would be impossible in a few short paragraphs to do justice to all those who have helped Robert live a wonderful, albeit too short a life. Nor is it possible to list his many and varied accomplishments. He did so much and touched so many in the short time he was with us. To honour his accomplishments and how he touched our hearts, the family requests that you take a moment to leave a short testimonial about Robert in the Guest Book (see the the tab “Guestbook”.
The family expresses many thanks to the staff of the Jewish General Hospital, as well as the nurses at Vaudreuil CSLC, and Nova Hudson, for their attention and devotion to Robert’s care.
All who knew Robert are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Hudson at 1:00pm, followed by a reception at the Belvedere Cemetery and Funeral Complex in Senneville 2:30-4:30pm.
As an Atlantic Canadian, Dalhousie graduate and avid fisherman, Robert was passionate about the environment, with particular concern for the sustainability of our oceans. In lieu of flowers, please consider dedicating a donation in Robert’s name to Dalhousie University’s Sustainable Oceans – Ocean Engineering Fund. alumni.dal.ca/giving/where-to-give/big-solutions/sustainable-oceans/
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Tan October 20 1972
August 30 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Outremont, Province: Quebec
Dearest Robert, I count myself among the so very very many lucky people who have been blessed for having known you. When i was searching for exceptional talent to join me at Abbott, your ‘star’ dazzled in our first telephone conversation. No matter what you touched or who you encountered, you left an indelible mark. Your passion, commitment, integrity, honor and realness and that special Robert smile and laugh will remain forever with me and all those who admire and love you. What a legacy you have left for the too few years you had on this earth.
I know you will continue to carry on and leave the same impact on the angels in heaven
Janet
Sorry to hear of Bob.s passing thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time I worked with his father for a long time in the hospital in Miramichi N.B Sincerely. Carol Ann Howe