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Robert Delong PRESTON

1927 - 2020

Robert Delong PRESTON obituary, 1927-2020, Toronto, ON

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

Robert PRESTON Obituary

ROBERT DELONG PRESTON May 6, 1927 - October 31, 2020 Son of the Late George Delong Preston and Etta Winona Rennick. Predeceased by his beloved first wife, Joyce MacPherson. Survived and cherished by his second wife, Joan Strack (Anweiler); his son, Paul of Nanaimo; and daughter, Sheri (Bob) Francis of Winchester. Also survived by sisters, Charlotte (the late Duane) Justus of Winchester and Dixie (the late Sandy) Cook of Renfrew. Beloved Pop to Shawn (Carrie) of Carlton Place and Sam (Jessica McMichael) Francis of Wakefield, QC, as well as Harley (Lyndsey) Preston of Victoria, BC, Graeme Preston of Nanaimo, and Anise Theurer of Vancouver. Predeceased by grandson, Jesse Preston in 2017. Great-grandchildren: Avery Preston, Cohen, Lake and Stellan Francis and Ira Williamson. Nieces and nephews: Megan (Jim) Fawcett, Martha and Peter Justus, Terry (Lisa) Cook, Cynthia (Dave) Powell, Bryan (Cathy) Fetterly, Dawn (Brian) Hutt and Mark (Andrea) Fetterly. Special sister-in-law, Mary (the late Blake) Taylor of Winchester. Special stepdad to the Anweiler children, Patricia (Bob Johnston) of Toronto; Rebecca (Lorraine Chick) of Kingston; Jeff (Angela Gayle) of Lyndhurst and Jane (Chris Sherrin) of London and their children. School Principal, teacher, historian, musician, orator, photographer and great friend to so many, he will be remembered for his gentle wit and humour and his love of nature, art and music. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local food bank or charity of your choice will be appreciated by the families. Rest in peace, Darling, you have earned your wings. No memorial services will be held upon Rob's request. Professional Service Arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home - 27 Main Street Elgin - K0G 1E0 - 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Nov. 7 to Nov. 11, 2020.

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Pat Harper

November 9, 2020

Hello Joan, Paul, Sheri, Charlotte, Dixie and families.
I read with sadness Bob's obituary in Saturday's Globe and Mail.
Bob's dad Dick and my dad Allen were brothers. I remember with fondness, times our families shared at the farm in Merrickville. Bob taught me to drive the tractor. I particularly remember the mischievous glint in his eyes and his great sense of humour. Every time Bob travelled west across the country he would stop in Winnipeg to visit my mother Kay Preston. She was a great fan of Bob's...they seemed to share a similar sense of humour.
My sincere sympathies on the loss of your husband, father and brother as well as the many other loved ones he leaves behind.
Sincerely,
Pat Harper (cousin)
102-99 Gerard Street
Winnipeg, MB R3L 2G2

Pat Harper

November 9, 2020

Hi Joan, Paul, Sheri, Charlotte, Dixie and families.
I read with sadness Bob's obituary in this past Saturday's Globe and Mail.
Bob's dad Dick and my dad Allen were brothers and I remember with fondness times our families shared together at the family farm near Merrickville. Bob taught me how to drive the tractor. I remember Bob's wonderful sense of humour and the ever present glint of mischievousness in his eyes. Every time he travelled west, he would stop in Winnipeg to visit with my mother, Kay Preston. She was a great fan of Bob's and his visits meant a great deal to her. She died in 2012.
Please accept my since sympathy on the passing of your husband, father and brother.
Sincerely cousin Pat Harper
102-99 Gerard Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2G2

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