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ROBERT FENTON Obituary
Mr. Robert Edward Fenton, 77 years, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Bob was born in Fort Frances on February 17, 1948. He moved to Thunder Bay in 1960. He was a member of Animaki Wazhing No.37 First Nation. Despite only obtaining a grade eight education in his younger years, as an adult, Bob graduated from Confederation College from the Native Family Worker program, then went on to graduate from Lakehead University with a degree in Sociology/Indigenous Learning, with a minor in Religious Studies. Bob was proud of his culture and was involved in many indigenous organizations. He enjoyed volunteering in many different areas.
Bob is survived by his sons Bob Jr (Michelle) and Curtis (Lindsay); much loved grandsons Bobby, Cohen and Braden; siblings Keith (Alta), Patricia, Donald and Ken; nephews and nieces Keith Jr., Lenore, James, Christopher, Michael and Tricia; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandparents John and Edna Fenton, Edward and Mary Lyons; parents Robert (1974) and Patricia "Dolly" (nee Lyons) (1992) Fenton; sister Elaine (2004); as well as close aunts, uncles and cousins.
As per Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place and he will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery with his parents and sister.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honour on Friday, June 6th from 1 to 3pm at the Castlegreen Community Centre. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Arrangements are in care of Everest Funeral Home, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma.
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Rajoo
June 24, 2025
I first met Robert Fenton during 2014. I shall always remember him as a kind gentleman, with a good sense of humour. He shall continue living on in our hearts.
Tom Clarke and Cathy Horychuk
June 15, 2025
Tom and I are so very sad to just learn of Bob's passing. He was such a kind, friendly man who always had a wonderful greeting and comment and the biggest smile to acknowledge you. Bob rest in eternal peace and know that you will be missed. I know that Bob was extremely close to his siblings and his own extended family so may they have fond memories to carry them through.
Wendy Doran
June 7, 2025
To Pat and family..I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. When I think of all the wonderful times we had Elaine Bob you and myself all I can do is smile. My sincerest condolences. May Bob R.I. P.
Shirley Stevens
June 5, 2025
My dear friend Robert
One of my greatest joys as a teacher is the gift of learning from the people who choose to allow me to share my knowledge and experience with them. That path involves both give and take and a great amount of passion and belief that you may make someone´s life better with a word, a few minutes of your time or lending support and an ear at the right time and place.
You taught me to remember to have faith in the goodness of people, a fervent trust in the power of the spiritual, and to give you my best self to help you to become your best self.
I believe in never withholding knowledge that will help you become not only my peer, but a better teacher than I with those whose lives you will impact.
I have been so fortunate to have journeyed with you for a while on your path to your dreams.
Baa maa pi Robert
Shirley (Stevens)
Kristine Cameron
June 4, 2025
I will miss Bob´s kind and smiling face.
Heartfelt condolences.
Orville Santa
June 2, 2025
So very sorry to hear. God Bless.
Edna Hodgkinson
June 1, 2025
Sincere condolences and prayers for your family Bob, my friend.
Edna Hodgkinson
Gerry V
May 31, 2025
see you again my friend.
Danny and Kathy Pretto
May 31, 2025
Our condolences.....Danny and Kathy Pretto
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