Robert C. SHORT

SHORT, Robert C.
Passed away on February 29th , 2008, at St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 82. Survived by wife Ruth. Loved father of Douglas Short and his wife Patricia, Jane Koustas and her husband Zisimos, David Short and his wife Mary Jean. Beloved grandfather of Robert, Heather, Kaitlin, Alexandros, Amy, Paul, and Andeas.A graduate of U.T.S. and the University of Toronto, 'Bob' signed on as a Boy Soldier at the age of 17 with the Royal Canadian Artillery.He served overseas in World War II in Holland and Germany.He began his post- war career in the electrical equipment industry, advancing to President of Edwards Company. He later served as President of the Canadian Cable Television Association, Vice President of Canada Wire and Cable, and Deputy Chairman of CUC Broadcasting. One of his proudest career achievements was, as its founding President in 1967, overseeing the growth of St. Lawrence College from a concept, to three campuses. He continued to work well past normal retirement age as a consultant in the telecommunications field.He will be fondly remembered by friends and relatives as the consummate host and raconteur, and by his many business associates as a leader of great integrity, ethics, and vision.Friends may pay their respects at Hulse and English Funeral Home & Chapel, 75 Church St., St. Catharines on Monday March 3rd from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M.If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.