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Robert J Metras
July 18, 2023
I echo the thoughts of my friend Ross McGregor. As a member of the USC with Rob I remember his friendship and style. I enjoyed visiting him in Prague and London.I most remember him for the Thompson Arena , Spoke and Rim and UCC campaigns. My dad thought highly of him at Western. I always remember his Beach of Pines retreat with his office chair on the beach. My condolences to Sandi and the family
Ross McGregor
December 4, 2022
Rob Mackenzie was a great friend and an outsized human being, figuratively and literally. We met each other at Onondaga in the 1960s when we were both young campers. Our paths continuously crossed for many decades thereafter. We were fellow camp counsellors, totally engaged with the kids and a host of extra curricular escapades across Halitburton and beyond. We were fellow Western students, pushing the envelope in university politics, university academic and social life, and beyond. We were physically separated through much of Rob´s illustrious diplomatic career and my law/consulting career, but always kept in touch by enthusiastically sharing both serious and outlandish stories and perspectives about our professional lives, our families, and the world at large. I remember crashing at Rob´s and Sandi´s residence in London a number of times in the 1990´s where I witnessed their extraordinary family chemistry and admired his exceptional representation of our country abroad.
Rob was a high impact player in every way. Engaged, smart, funny, authentic, compassionate, and loving. His passing is a real loss and he will be fondly remembered by the many people whose lives he touched in his remarkable life´s journey. My enormous thanks for Rob´s friendship and my heartfelt condolences to Sandi and the kids.
Ross McGregor
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Anne Argyris
November 17, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. Rob was so kind, a really nice person I was fortunate to work with. My sincere condolences to the entire family. R I P
Louis Guay
November 17, 2022
Dear Sandy and Family,
I was saddened by the news of Rob´s departure for a better life.
There is a silver lining to such passing as I have found out myself recently.
Life has a beginning and an end. While existence has a beginning but can and does perpetuate itself through a variety of ways: our memories, thoughts, and the many impacts left by one´s contribution to his family, progeny, friends, work and play environments, etc.
On that score, Rob lives...
Rob has left an indelible mark on all of those who had the privilege of knowing him and sharing with him. He, therefore, remains in our hearts, and thoughts.
In Rob´s case, his passing also constituted a liberation of sorts.
Let´s celebrate his life and the fun and happiness he shared with us.
I hope to make it to the celebration of his life.
Louis
Mona Bieber
November 16, 2022
Dear Sandi and Family: It was with such profound sadness when the Bieber clan learned of Rob's passing. Such a great guy with such a wonderful family. Danielle and Caroline forever remember Rob spending time with them no matter what event we shared. Very fond memories of London and overlapping in Ottawa and slightly in Buffalo.
Our very best wishes to all of you. Mona and Doug
Henri-Paul Normandin
November 13, 2022
Dear Sandi and family:
We have fond memories of Rob and all of you from our time together in Beijing - at the Embassy, on the ice, and off the ice.
Our hearts are with you in these difficult moments.
- The Courchesne-Normandin family
Debi Pratt
November 12, 2022
Sandi and family: So very sorry to hear of Rob´s passing. Such an amazing person who was admired and respected by all who had the privilege of knowing him. My sincere condolences. Take care.
Peter and May Kryworuk
November 11, 2022
Dear Sandi and Family
Please accept our deepest condolences. We will miss seeing Rob at Beach O Pines, a place that was so special to him. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. We will miss his infectious smile and good humour. Our thoughts are with you.
Bev and Rick Tattersall
November 10, 2022
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Rob was a special man always with a smile. We hope that memories of good times past help ,in the days ahead .
Please know we are thinking of you all. Fondly Bev & Rick Tattersall
Stacey Pollard
November 10, 2022
My deepest condolences to you and your family Sandi. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, strength and love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
John & Sandy Dixon
November 9, 2022
Sandi and Family,
Our sincere condolences on Rob's passing. He'll be missed at Beach O'Pines.
Saunder and will Geerts
November 9, 2022
Dear Sandy and Family
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Rob
May his memories give you
strength to go on
Susan Ryan
November 9, 2022
Dear Sandi, I am remembering how kind and generous you and Rob were to me in London back in the 90s. You went to a comedy club with me, put me up for the night, and inspired me to buy the Rita MacNeil tape of Flying on Your Own. I just played it now and it broke my heart. All my love and Godspeed to you and your beautiful family.
Rouben Khatchadourian
November 8, 2022
Dear Sandi and family, our sincere condolences. Many fond memories from Beijing. Rob was a terrific and generous boss. It was nice to see you both again in London many years later - the kids still remember Rob´s tartan trousers. Our thoughts are with you. Rouben, Wendy and family.
David Burke
November 8, 2022
Rob, RIP. Penny and I have many fond memories of Beijing and Shanghai, as well as a cruise through the Three Gorges. David Burke
Suzie Findlay
November 8, 2022
My deepest, and most heart-felt condolences are with you and your family Sandi. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Gordon Parsons
November 7, 2022
Rest In Peace my friend!
Bob & Debbie Schram
November 7, 2022
You will be missed our very talented and colourful friend. Thank you for brightening every aspect of the lives you touched along with your partner Sandi.
Bob & Debbie Schram
Ted Lipman
November 6, 2022
Was so sorry to hear the news... He´ll be missed
Patricia Marsden-Dole
November 6, 2022
Thank you Rob for your genius for outrageous remarks - full of humour and good spirit.
Bob Brack
November 6, 2022
I never met Rob but always wished I had. We were both USC Presidents and Foreign Service Officers. Re the former, his name was legendary by the time I came along in the same job. Condolences to his family and to those who knew him.
Jean-Pierre Petit
November 6, 2022
RIP Bob, thank you for your support and guidance always dispensed with clarity and generosity. Open to all closed to nothing, empathic and "sympathique" our giant will never rest in our heart. Le meilleur des collègues.
Yves LaBarre
November 6, 2022
Sandi extending to your family caring thoughts and deepest symphathy in you time of loss. Prague embassy was a better place because of him.
Clinton Brown FAIA
November 6, 2022
Dear Sandi and family. IU am among many, many people on the Niagara Frontier who had the privilege to know and work and be inspired by Rob. He was especially helpful to my son Tad as he was about to embark on his career as a US diplomat. And I recall what Rob predicted a couple of decades ago would be the state of the world during Tad's career was prescient. Alma and I send our love to you and yours. Best Wishes, Clint
Michael Virr
November 6, 2022
Very sorry to hear of Rob's passing. A great colleague. Rest in peace my friend.
Greg Goldhawk
November 6, 2022
A great loss for us all. I had great respect for Rob, developed through our interactions as colleagues in the Canadian foreign service / Trade Commissioner Service. He will be missed by me and many others.
Jerry Onyskiw
November 5, 2022
My condolences to Rob´s family and his brother Ted. Rest In Peace my friend.
Yash Zaveri
November 5, 2022
Yash Zaveri
November 5, 2022
Yash Zaveri
November 5, 2022
Rob was a wonderful human being so gentle and happy person that everyone loved him. He always had a smile on his face and ready to help anyone and everyone. May Almighty Bless His Soul And Give Peace To Him. Our Condolences To The Entire Mackenzie Family.
ALEX Thomson
November 5, 2022
RIP Rob. Another old team mate passes on. SWC Buldogs 66 #31
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