Robert William Spruce passed away peacefully on November 21st ,2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side .
Robert was born
Dec 15,1943 in Tunbridge Wells,County of Kent,United Kingdom.
Predeceased by mother, Chloris Edith Spruce and father Albert Ellis Spruce .
He married Judy (Webster) Lawrence on Jan11,2005.
Robert took on the role of father to daughters Rachael Lawrence, Kimberly Scheibenpflug (Josh),and son Dennis Lawrence (Mandy) .
He proudly wore the title of Gramps and Papa to Angelina,Colten,Spencer,
Madison,Caleb ,Chelsea,Ciara and Abby.
Robert also inherited a family of loved ones; Rhonda Lawrence Jessup (Jeff) and Deniel Lawrence. He had such a beautiful extended family .
He married into an already made family with lots of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Robert was a friend to many and loved having them over for a big BBQ or party .
Robert was Area Manager for Choice Hotels Australasia. He travelled extensively throughout Australia ,Tasmania ,Hong Kong, UK and beyond, sharing his knowledge and expertise with those in the hotel industry.His avid love for travel took him all over the world.
Robert worked out of the Trans Australian Airlines London office and was well known throughout, by his European affiliates ,eventually returning to Australia and working from Head Office. In later years he headed TourPrint, a company that specialised in printing for the Travel industry and later based himself in London.
Robert was fluent in 5 languages and never missed an opportunity to use them in his work .
Robert was an instructor at Durham College in Oshawa,and was an example to every one of his students.
In addition to his many accomplishments, he was also the proud owner of Computer Techs Oshawa for 15 years. He was well known in the community, cultivating respect and admiration for his expertise and professionalism.
Robert penned a book “The AAlsmeer Connection” , that detailed his real life experiences.
His zest for life held many stories that he loved to tell and his eager grandchildren wanting to listen to his every word.
Camping with Judy and Holly their Golden Retriever was something special they loved to do together .
Just being together he said was the best of all. He always said “Call me selfish , but I love it when it’s just you and I” .
A Celebration of Roberts’ Life will take place Sunday November 27th, 2022 at 2PM.
Held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 .
471 Simcoe St S,
Oshawa ON ,L1H 4J7.
905-723-9211
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert William Spruce Monday November 21st 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Bowmanville, Province: Ontario