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Robert Browne Obituary
Fort William, Ontario –
October 6, 2022,
Orillia, Ontario
Family man, architect, sailor, pilot, rower, singer, lifelong student, volunteer, instructor, and a good citizen - Bob Browne lived a full life with curiosity, generosity, and integrity.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Drs. Isabel and Robert Browne, and his partner of sixty years, Qennefer Wood-Hahn Browne. He is survived by sisters Margaret (Robert) and Norah (Chris) and brother David (Jan); daughters Sylvie (Kersten), Sydney (David), Sybil (Greg), Nigama, and Aurora (Kris); grandchildren Conrad (Kate), Isabella, Sarah, Silas, Ben, Jake, and Sebastian; great-granddaughter Molly; cousins, nieces, and nephews; and friends of long standing.
We extend thanks to the medical community of Orillia, most especially to the tremendous staff of Trillium Manor.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 1:20 pm, St. Paul's Centre, 62 Peter St. N, Orillia, ON. The service will also be livestreamed on St. Paul's Orillia YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/qWr0Zd5wuAA.
In honour of Bob's life of community volunteerism and care for others, contributions may be made to Trillium Manor at https://www.simcoe.ca/LongTermCare/Pages/Donations/Donate-to-Trillium-Manor.aspx
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Browne
6 Entries
David House
October 20, 2022
My condolences to the Browne family. I worked with Bob at CE Mickelson Associates (late 1990's and early 2000's). I appreciated his calm and professional demeanor. He had a dry sense of humour and always a smile on his face. In the short time we worked together, I learned a lot from him. It was a pleasure and honour to know him. He will be truly missed.
David House
Bob Beda
October 17, 2022
Rest peacefully, mate!
It was fun working with you @ MFB Architects in T'Bay, rowing @ FWRC and sailing out here in Vancouver. It was very nice to have reconnected after High-school & to visit in Orillia after you & Qennefer moved.
Deepest condolences to all of the family of which he was particularly and unabashedly proud.
Fair winds and smooth seas!
Ken Whent Thunder bay
October 17, 2022
I have not had the opportunity of speaking with Bob for many years but we were classmates a way back when and business associates in our community. He was always a soft-spoken gentle type of person but competent in his work. Sad to see him gone. A terrible loss to your family.
Maria Phipps
October 17, 2022
A few of us who were sailors in Thunder Bay in the early to mid '70's were reflecting today about Bob and his and our sailing experiences/encounters. He was a good raconteur of his adventures. I was delighted to bump into him at one of the early convocations held by Lakehead University at their Orillia campus. He told me he was going back to study more and had moved to Orillia. I was very pleased to have the chance to briefly chat with him...My warmest condolences to the family
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martin sundland
October 16, 2022
It was back in 1972 that I met Bob and Qennefer and, just as I was getting to know them, I went to Toronto and forever lost touch with a wonderful pair of friends. This is a long time to be re-connecting but I think this illustrates what an impact the two of them had on me. Condolences to the family - all the best going forward. Martin Sundland.
Bill
October 15, 2022
The captain of the Asterix has gone on to sail calmer waters my sympathy to the family
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