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Brown, Bobby Allan – October 21, 1936 – October 11, 2023
Bob passed away peacefully at Grove Park Home in Barrie, ON just shy of his 87th birthday.
Predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Betty (Nadasdi) and his parents Glen & Mabel Brown. Brother to Darlene Brown. Father to Greg, Elizabeth and Cathy Brown. Grampy to Casey & Tyler Robertson, Heather, Paige and Simon Brown. Great Grampy to Erika, Jaime, William, Olivia and Jakob Robertson.
Bob was raised in Harrow, ON and attended the Harrow High School where he enjoyed playing baseball and also played the Drums in the Kingsville/Es Marching Band.
Bob spent his entire career working at Bell Canada, starting as a Switchboard Operator in Leamington, ON. He moved on to Cable Repair, worked as a Lineman and finally Cable Line Testing. He retired after 34 years in 1993.
Bob had a passion for Horses and bought a beautiful 25 acre property just outside of Kingsville, ON where he built a barn for his Horses and an amazing house for his Family. He Boarded and Bred Harness Racing Horses and also worked as Paddock Judge at Leamington Raceway and in Dresden, ON.
Bob was an active member of the Kinsman Club of Leamington where he held many different positions including Bulletin Editor, Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President along with Betty in the Kinette Club. They joined the K-40 Club in 1989 and spent many years with their lifelong friends at Grey Cup, Super Bowl and New Year’s Eve Parties.
He enjoyed having coffee, numerous times a day! He could be found at Blondie’s in Leamington, Colasanti’s in Ruthven or at a Tim Horton’s anywhere in Es County! Bob was known for his sense of humour and will greatly missed by his many friends and family members.
Bob lived out his last days at Grove Park, Long Term Care Home in Barrie, On and was loved by all the Nurses and PSW’s who took excellent care of him.
Visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Friday, October 20, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Bobby’s life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:30 am. Interment at Greenhill Cemetery to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
October 11 2023
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario
death notice Bobby Brown October 11 2023
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