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Walter GALLOWAY Obituary

It is with profound sadness that the family of Walter Robert (Bob) Galloway announces his passing on March 29, 2022, at 86 years. Bob was an energetic man who engaged with the world with charisma, charm, loyalty, and generosity to spare. He was a man who took you at your word and in so doing, inspired those around him to be their best versions of themselves. In partnership with (the late) Ian Greer, Bob Galloway established The Greer Galloway Group Inc. in Peterborough in 1965. The firm has maintained offices in Pembroke, Belleville, Kingston, Oshawa, Markham, Bracebridge, and Bancroft. As a Professional Engineer, Bob was admired for sharing his wealth of experience, his work ethic, and his unerring business sense for problem solving. For 57 years, The Greer Galloway Group has been and continues to be a respected employer and a premiere engineering firm. In his last days, Bob reflected that The Greer Galloway Group has built a very good team of business partners and employees that he was proud to be surrounded by. A favourite family remembrance is of Bob coming home from work, always well dressed in a 3-piece suit complete with pocket square and tie, his polished cowboy boots echoing on the slate floor, whistling "Call to the Post". Home comforts included his tremendously large dogs and his love for them, his elegant and fully stocked bar, his extravagant vehicles, and his evening recounting of the day's events with his wife and family. He is survived by his loving wife Wilma of 61 years, four children and seven grandchildren. We are sorrowful without him in our world. Rest in peace, dear husband, father, and grandfather.
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Published by The Peterborough Examiner on Apr. 2, 2022.

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James Shearer

April 3, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing . Bob, we will meet again someday and relive our trips to Gulf Shores and Myrtle Beach and have a few more rounds of golf. Sincere sympathy to his family. He will be missed.
Jim

Roy Haig

April 3, 2022

Bob has lived a full life. I pass on my sympathies to Wilma and the rest of the family. I worked for GGG for 30 years practically right out of college. Although I wouldn't count Bob as a friend, I did attend many functions where he was present; and, he was always friendly, entertaining and free with his advice. I found him a very enjoyable person away from the office. At the office, he was all business and always did his best to portray GGG as a professional company that was a great training ground for all of his employees. He encouraged people to analyze and make the right decisions. It was because of my time with the company that I have always strongly recommended consulting work as the best way to go in anyone's working career. The things I learned from Bob and his company have provided the basis of a successful career for me. For that, I am very grateful.
I know Bob will be missed by many.

Mac & Diane Dundas

April 2, 2022

will dearly miss you old chum..we spent many hours laughing, dining, toasting and playing golf in Arizona, Florida and good old Ontario...may your cowboy boots take you to the best places..

Pat Hamilton

April 2, 2022

Dear Wilma : so saddened to hear about Bob's passing. Often think of you and remembering days gone by when Ellwood was involved in County council and our friendship with you and Bob. Our deepest sympathy to you and yours.

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