Robert Walter SILMSER

SILMSER, Robert Walter (Bob)
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Silmser on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at the age of 85. Dear husband and best friend of Joan (Moss/Edmiston). Dearly loved by his family: Eric (Kathy) Silmser and Susan Klein, step-families Laurie Edmiston (Andrew Akman), Julie (John) Sleeman, and Stephen Edmiston (Barb Kemp). Proud grandfather of twelve: Joshua and Benjamin, Carolyn (Matt), Justin, and Melody, Megan, Jesse and Jacob, Cooper and Quinn, Joey and Cora, step granddaughters Jolae and Jemma and two great grandchildren Noah and Cadence. Brother-in-law of Barbara and Wawik Wassiljew. Bob was a telegrapher on the Frigate HMCS St. Stephen during WWII. Longtime member of St. Christopher's Anglican Church. Bob was born in Cornwall, Ontario, son of Mabel and Walter Silmser (deceased), brother of Joan Tiller (deceased), uncle of Robert, Debbie and Beth. Visitation will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall) BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Tuesday, August 24 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the church. If desired, donations may be made to St. Christopher's Church Foundation or to Carpenter Hospice.
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