Robert "Bob" Adam Corning Calder

Greenville

Robert "Bob" Adam Corning Calder, 78, husband of Marjorie McPhail Calder, died Monday, May 12, 2014.

Born December 9, 1935 in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, he was the son of the late Adam and Francis Calder. He was predeceased by a brother, John Calder; and a sister, E. Margaret Calder, and an infant brother, Wm. David Calder.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 54 years, are four sons, Wayne (Gail), Glen (Tammy), David (Sally), and Cameron (Tara); and nine grandchildren, Samantha, Douglas, Lydia, Chris, Eric, Carly, Ellie, Emma, and Quinn.

Bob was a 1959 graduate from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, BSc Engineering Physics and a 1974 MBA graduate of McMaster University in Hamilton. He worked for International Harvester in Hamilton, Chicago, Paris, France and Doncaster, England over a 27 year career. He then spent 15 years with Rockwell International/Arvin Meritor, retiring in Detroit, MI. Bob and Marjorie chose to make Greenville their new home to be near their sons and families. Bob enjoyed working with his boys at Calder Brothers Corporation.

Bob was a member of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church and the Tommy Thomason Fellowship class. He was an active church member in each of the communities he lived in throughout the many family career moves.

He was a member of the Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Hamilton and a 50 year plus member of Seymour Masonic Lodge in Ancaster, Ontario.

A Memorial Service will be held at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will follow the service in the church parlor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601 or Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, Congregational Care Ministry, 200 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

The family wishes to thank the many who have cared for Bob the past few years, most recently at the Woodlands and Interim Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

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Published by The Greenville News from May 14 to May 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Calder

8 Entries

Bill Muxlow

September 17, 2020

I remember you so very well...Emma is up there with you now... We are heartbroken down here but I know you are rejoicing so say hello to her for us...

Bill and Rosalind Byass

May 16, 2014

To dear Marjorie,
and all the Calder family,
Our hearts go out to you today for the sad loss of Bob.
‘We remember Bob with great fondness and can truly say he was a very special man.
Today, we are reflecting on the wonderful times we shared together, both here in Australia and in other parts of the world. For Bill, especially, who had the absolute honor and privilege of working so closely with Bob for many years, this loss is so poignant.
Bob was a dynamic leader, a man amongst men – fair, thoughtful, an innovator; a man with a wicked wit and an equally matched sense of humor.
Bill recalls a time when he had to leave Marjorie, on holidays, in Hawaii, to come to an important business meeting in Melbourne. Picking Bob up at the airport, they headed along the Calder Highway when Bob quipped, ‘Ah, I see they named a highway after me!'
Our continued admiration and respect for Bob and all he achieved in life only grew, as did our friendship with Marjorie and the family, and this friendship remains to this day.'
May it comfort you to know that we are thinking of you all today, here in Melbourne, Australia, as you celebrate the amazing life of a truly remarkable man.
Sending our love and sincere condolences,
Rosalind and Bill Byass

Lisa Marfino

May 15, 2014

So Sorry for the loss of your husband he was a very sweet man. My thought and prayers are with you. I pray for you daily. He will truly be missed and I will miss seeing you around as well. It was a privilege to know him and you as well The both of you hold a special place in my heart.

Tami McKnew

May 15, 2014

My deepest sympathies. I enjoyed working with Bob. He was creative and dedicated to his family. All the Calders are in my prayers.

Donna Gillentine

May 14, 2014

We would like to express our sympathy to our next door neighbor Calder Family. The loss of someone so significant to your lives is great. I know that you have many fond memories of a bright, talented and hard working man. A man who loved and cared for his children and grandchildren in his daily life is certainly one to be cherished and honored. We wish you peace and comfort during this time and lifetimes of loving precious memories.
Love, Donna and Buddy Gillentine and family.

Linda Howard

May 14, 2014

My prayers and love are always with you. He is going to be missed.

Janet Alday

May 14, 2014

Wayne,Gail,Samantha,Doug,and Lydia, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Bob well. But I could tell he was very family oriented. I saw him at Doug's hockey games,and Lydia's confirmation. Being present for his family was obviously a priority.

Donald and Linda DiComo

May 13, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. It has been such a pleasure getting to know the Calder family and working with them. I wish I could have known Bob. If his sons are anything to go by, he must have been a very fine man. You have our sincere sympathy.

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