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ROBERT SMITH
Born November 8, 1944 to Gordon & Ellen Smith, Bob left us ever so quietly with grace and dignity on the morning of Friday, June 27th, 2025.
Survived and greatly missed by his partner & wife Cheryl. Proud Daddio to Sherry (Craig) Baumann, Sherry's Mom Dale Parker (Don) & their extended family. Oldest brother to Bruce (Deb), Brian (Rita), Terry & Rick (Fedita). Also survived by sister (from another mother & father) June (Ray) Wallace & son (from another mother & father) Calvin (Karen) Armstrong. In-laws, Janice (Peter), Cathy (Rick), Dan (Susan).
To anyone who knew Bob, sports were central to his life, school track, golf, hockey, football & his first love BASEBALL (fastball, softball, slow pitch) and he was really good, usually batter #1, because he always got to 2nd.
Being asked to go for a tryout for a MLB team as a young man was such an honour. Running Masters Mixed SloPitch at Jackpine gave him such JOY, he was so proud of this!
Watching NFL, curling and NHL was important. Driving to Duluth to watch a Huskies game and drive home same night was the norm.
Bob worked (and closed) many a paper mill in his work life but enjoyed those he worked with.
Marrying Cheryl in 2011 changed his life so much, taking care of a home, puttering at camp, enjoying dog Blondie, gardening became new duties he loved.
A new adventure began, becoming a Florida Snowbird, and being in our Lakeland home during the winter was wonderful. The long drive meant access to cruises, Busch gardens, bigger casinos and of course, Spring Training games of his beloved Yankees, Blue Jays and hometown Tigers where he spent many hours of joy.
The final years have been spent at Hogarth 5 North where he gave staff a great run for their money many times but so enjoyed their company and care. Thank you to Cathy, Michelle, Teresa, Miranda, Trish, Abeer, Louis, Veronica, Katherine, Owen, Priscilla, Jignasha, Edna, Ward, Mikaela, Giuliana, Alan, Jerson and all the medical and support staff.
Also a huge thank you to his other helpers June, Marla, Mandy and Susan, because of you Bob had a companion every day and most meals, his fav was meatballs! Right? Cheryl & Sherry are most thankful for your kindness and help.
Per Bob's wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of life, mostly a party as Bob enjoyed, will be planned at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy can be best expressed by visiting a senior, calling them, sending them a picture or volunteering to drive, feed, or just hold hands as those are the special things Bob enjoyed.
We will all miss My Honey Bob, none more than Cheryl & Sherry. Our lives are forever changed, we will miss you until we meet again.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
Born November 8, 1944 to Gordon & Ellen Smith, Bob left us ever so quietly with grace and dignity on the morning of Friday, June 27th, 2025.
Survived and greatly missed by his partner & wife Cheryl. Proud Daddio to Sherry (Craig) Baumann, Sherry's Mom Dale Parker (Don) & their extended family. Oldest brother to Bruce (Deb), Brian (Rita), Terry & Rick (Fedita). Also survived by sister (from another mother & father) June (Ray) Wallace & son (from another mother & father) Calvin (Karen) Armstrong. In-laws, Janice (Peter), Cathy (Rick), Dan (Susan).
To anyone who knew Bob, sports were central to his life, school track, golf, hockey, football & his first love BASEBALL (fastball, softball, slow pitch) and he was really good, usually batter #1, because he always got to 2nd.
Being asked to go for a tryout for a MLB team as a young man was such an honour. Running Masters Mixed SloPitch at Jackpine gave him such JOY, he was so proud of this!
Watching NFL, curling and NHL was important. Driving to Duluth to watch a Huskies game and drive home same night was the norm.
Bob worked (and closed) many a paper mill in his work life but enjoyed those he worked with.
Marrying Cheryl in 2011 changed his life so much, taking care of a home, puttering at camp, enjoying dog Blondie, gardening became new duties he loved.
A new adventure began, becoming a Florida Snowbird, and being in our Lakeland home during the winter was wonderful. The long drive meant access to cruises, Busch gardens, bigger casinos and of course, Spring Training games of his beloved Yankees, Blue Jays and hometown Tigers where he spent many hours of joy.
The final years have been spent at Hogarth 5 North where he gave staff a great run for their money many times but so enjoyed their company and care. Thank you to Cathy, Michelle, Teresa, Miranda, Trish, Abeer, Louis, Veronica, Katherine, Owen, Priscilla, Jignasha, Edna, Ward, Mikaela, Giuliana, Alan, Jerson and all the medical and support staff.
Also a huge thank you to his other helpers June, Marla, Mandy and Susan, because of you Bob had a companion every day and most meals, his fav was meatballs! Right? Cheryl & Sherry are most thankful for your kindness and help.
Per Bob's wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of life, mostly a party as Bob enjoyed, will be planned at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy can be best expressed by visiting a senior, calling them, sending them a picture or volunteering to drive, feed, or just hold hands as those are the special things Bob enjoyed.
We will all miss My Honey Bob, none more than Cheryl & Sherry. Our lives are forever changed, we will miss you until we meet again.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Jul. 5, 2025.
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