ROBERT GIBSON DARLING

July 18, 1938 – January 18, 2025 On January 18, 2025, after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia, Robert "Bob" Gibson Darling sadly left us. Born in Toronto to WWG ("Bill") and Helen Darling. Beloved husband of Alison, father of Sasha (Constance), Doug (Denise) and Scott (Jacqueline), grandfather of Brooke, Rose, Alice and Elle, step-grandfather to Eleanor and Alice, brother-in-law of Colleen, Bill and Billie Stewart, uncle of Bill, Ted, Warren, Etoile and Gabrielle, great-uncle to many nieces and nephews, and godfather to Tracey Brieger. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Bill; niece, Patricia and step-granddaughter. Grace, their memory is always cherished. He will also be missed by the Meilleur family, and several wonderful cousins, including Carolyn Koster who provided a second home whenever he came to Toronto. Bob had a long, fulfilling career as a financial services executive, in Ontario and Manitoba, with National Trust, MK Wong and Investors Group while also mentoring many people in his civilian and military life. Bob was a faithful reservist. Carrying on the Darling family tradition of military service as a third generation 48th Highlander, he was Deputy Commanding Officer and later, Honorary Col. He commanded the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in Hamilton, served on the advisory board of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada and was Col. Commandant of the 78th Fraser Highlanders. If not at work, with family or in the Mess, Bob could often be found walking 18 holes in a day at the Hamilton GCC, St. Charles and Toronto Golf. He also had a passion for billiards and is a Past President of the Manitoba Club. Bob had many passions, including one for travel. He loved finding other "kindred spirits" across the six continents that he visited, always the ambassador and distributing his Canada pins. A loyal supporter of Winnipeg arts, Bob loved the WSO, the Opera and the theatre. Outside of the more formal events, you would often find him singing songs from the big band era for which he knew every word. An engaging public speaker, Bob easily connected with people. Combined with the ability to always find the humour in situations, Bob built many lasting friendships in Toronto, Hamilton and Winnipeg. When not spending time volunteering at one of the numerous organizations he supported, Bob and family enjoyed relaxing, reading and creating some of their most cherished memories at Victoria Beach. If you were lucky enough to enjoy Bob's hospitality, you would enjoy many stories, your glass would always be full and you would be "sufficiently suffonsified." Our sincere thanks go to the staff of the Oak Unit at Fred Douglas Lodge for the wonderful care they gave to Bob. To honour Bob's generous spirit, donations may be made in his memory at the Winnipeg Foundation (select the "Darling Family Fund"), 48th Highlanders Trusts, Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba or a Charity of Your Choice. For those living in the GTA, a gathering will be planned in Toronto in the spring. Dileas Gu Brath Faithful Forever Richard Rosin Funeral Director Ltd. 204-219-1126 Tribute Link: richardrosin.ca