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ROBERT CHARLES FRANKLIN

1936 - 2023

ROBERT CHARLES FRANKLIN obituary, 1936-2023, Toronto, ON

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home

8088 Yonge Street

Thornhill, Ontario

ROBERT FRANKLIN Obituary

FRANKLIN, ROBERT CHARLES July 30, 1936 - February 7, 2023 Robert passed away, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He is survived by Rita (nee Kelly), his loving wife of 63 years; daughters, Katherine (Bill), and Karen (Jim); son, Craig (Shari); and grandchildren, Liam, Camryn, Robbie, Beth and Danny. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Louise Franklin; his sisterss Nina, Eileen, and Louise Anne; and his grandson, John. Robert, son of a Barnardo Boy, was born in Toronto, July 30, 1936, and raised in Muskoka, where he met and married his Gravenhurst High School sweetheart. Robert had a remarkable career as Executive Vice President at Canadian National, President CN Enterprises and Chairman, President and CEO of Ontario Hydro, however his family was his main focus throughout his life. A Visitation for Robert will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes, 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L4J 1W3, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family through the Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home website at www.kanejerrett-thornhill.ca.

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 11, 2023.

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Gregory R. Harrison

September 14, 2023

I had the occassion to think about Bob several times over the past 20 years whilst living in England. I met Bob in his role at Ontario Hydro and interviewed him for a cover story for the Electrical magazine I was publisher of. Bob had a gift of being extremely relatable and a great story teller. I met him with wife Rita on several subsequent occassions, that of mornings at Bayview Village...for coffee. Bob became an important person, not in my daily life but in my life as a whole. Of the puzzle my life has become, Bob is a piece I can put in its place and instantly the picture is clearer. Bless him. - Greg Harrison, London UK.

Lynda & Brian Ferguson

February 27, 2023

Dear Rita & family ,
Thinking of you in your loss of Bob. Remember you both from High school years & having chats at the Theater in .Richmond Hill. Bob was a fine man & will be sadly missed. May you & your family treasure many memories.
Brian & Lynda Ferguson.

Paul Willmott

February 19, 2023

Rita, so sad for you and your family
Paul Willmott

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Christy and David Burstow

February 15, 2023

Dear Rita and family,
We are deeply saddened by Bob´s passing. Bob will be fondly remembered by both of us, and by David as his long time mentor and friend.

Christy and David Burstow

February 15, 2023

Dear Rita and family,
We are so deeply saddened to learn of Bob´s passing. He will be greatly missed by both of us. Bob was David´s long time mentor and friend.

Leslie Taylor-Houston

February 11, 2023

Dear Rita and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. My parents had so much respect for Bob and my father will treasure the friendship they shared.
You are all in my thoughts.

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Memorial Events
for ROBERT FRANKLIN

Feb

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home

8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L4J1W3

Feb

18

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home

8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L4J1W3

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Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home

8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L4J1W3