DR. ROBERT WAKEFIELD

1947 - 2024 Dr. Robert (Bob) Wakefield died peacefully on September 30, 2024 in Vancouver General Hospital where he was receiving care for complications of ALS, which he'd been struggling with for the past few years. Born and raised in B.C., Bob met the love of his life Rosemary Kearns in California while he was studying medicine at Stanford, and they were married in 1971. Their daughter Laura was born in Atlanta, followed by Stephanie in Vancouver three years later. Bob's practice focused on geriatrics, and he also served as Clinical Instructor in the UBC Medical School. He took on leadership roles as Medical Director of the Banfield Extended Care Unit and Medical Director of Residential and Transitional Care for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Bob retired from practice in 2015. Bob's and Rosemary's extensive garden was Bob's happy place. He will also be remembered as a champion grandfather and uncle, an avid repairman, intrepid Costco bargain-hunter, ingenious do-it-yourselfer and serial gadgeteer. Retirement was also a time of adventure for both Bob and Rosemary when they embarked upon extensive world travels. Bob was predeceased by his brothers John (Nadia) and Bill (Lisa) and leaves his sister Jane Wakefield (Ken Reeder) and his beloved wife Rosemary, along with daughters Laura Ambrozic (Greg) and Stephanie Wakefield. His legacy will continue to be an inspiration to his grandchildren: Laura's daughters, Claire, Lindsay, and Robyn, and Stephanie's son, Nicolas (with dad Dan Petirs). In lieu of flowers, consider supporting the B.C. ALS Society at ALSBC.ca or the work of Banfield Pavilion at VGH, at bit.ly/banfield47. A Celebration of Life to honour Bob will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Pacific Spirit United Church (formerly Ryerson), in the sanctuary opposite 2195 West 45th Avenue in Vancouver. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors (604) 738 - 0006