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Robert TORRANCE Obituary
March 18, 1937 – December 13, 2015
Passed away peacefully in his 78th year, with his wife of 55 years, Linda, by his side. Bob, beloved father to Scott (Lori) and Paul (Katie). Proud "Poppa" to Megan and Will Torrance. Son of Dr. J.C. Torrance and Gertrude Torrance, predeceased. Brother to Bill (Carole) Torrance, Margaret (Dave) Pendlebury and Marian, predeceased, (Ken) Bingham. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. An engineer, Bob had a long and distinguished career in the design-build industry and was a joint owner of Internorth Construction Company Ltd. In addition to his accomplished professional life, Bob was extremely involved in the Beach community. He was an active member and leader in Kew Beach United Church. Bob played many sports throughout his life. In his younger days he played rugby and squash and in retirement became an avid golfer, lawn bowler and curler at the Balmy Beach Club and the Scarboro Golf & Country Club. Bob and Linda had many incredible trips to countries across the globe, but Bob's favourite place in the world was on the dock at their cottage in Port Sydney (after a day of puttering). Bob had such a positive impact in every area of his life, and with every person that he met. His many friends, teammates, and colleagues from over the years remember him with respect, fondness and love. His family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Disperati and all the nurses and support staff in the oncology department at Toronto East General Hospital. Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Tuesday, January 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service on Wednesday, January 6 at 11 a.m. at Pine Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the oncology department at Toronto East General Hospital (MGH), or to Myeloma Canada would be so appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert TORRANCE
30 Entries
January 7, 2016
Dear Linda - I Saw you from a distance yesterday. Sorry I wasn't able to give you a hug. The tribute to Bob was totally amazing. It certainly confirmed the love that your family and friends had for him and what a wonderful husband and friend he was. My sympathies go to you and your family. Love Jo Waites
Pam Maxwell-Steele and Andrew Steele
January 6, 2016
To the whole Torrance clan,
We would like to send our thoughts and prayers at this time to you. I will miss that great sense of humour and fantastic laugh of his. He will truly be missed.
Nancy Murphy
January 6, 2016
Linda: Memories of the Torrance family came flooding back when I read of Bob's passing. My heartfelt sympathies to all. I will always remember and respect the association our families shared in the beach and especially Kew Beach United.
My thoughts are with you and all of Bob's family.
Sincerely
Nancy (Pratt) Murphy
Anne & John Miron
January 5, 2016
Bob was such an incredible man with wonderful sense of humour. He will be missed by so many.
Our deepest sympathy to the Torrance family.
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Nanci Harris
January 5, 2016
I have only fond memories of Bob - working together on Committees at Beach UC and time spent talking - a man of integrity, humor, kindness and clarity. Sending many prayers and good thoughts Linda and family.
Bryan & Shari Carey/Tabata
January 5, 2016
A life well lived, by a man who leaves behind a wonderful legacy. He will be missed.
Lisa Pharoah
January 5, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed.
January 4, 2016
We were sad to hear of Bob's passing. We have many fond memories of our curling days together.
Mike & Janet Power
January 4, 2016
I worked with Bob at Internorth in the mid 60's He and I were estimators under Brian Tapner, We enjoyed many laughs during those days. He was a great guy. Our deepest sympathy to the family. George and Margot Steane, Mono, Ontario
Gail Bain
January 2, 2016
Linda and family, My sincere sympathy at this time. I will not be able to attend the funeral but, my heart and thoughts are with you and your family. Many years of happiness you had with Bob and very fond memories to keep i. Your heart. Love. Gail...
TIm Birnie
December 31, 2015
To the Torrance Family
On behalf of all the employees at Birnie Electric and my father Peter we offer our sincere condolences and we wanted to let you know we have made a donation to Myeloma Canada in Bob's memory.
Lynne Fulcher
December 26, 2015
Dear Linda... I am saddened to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Brad Hart
December 21, 2015
Dear Linda, my sister Sherry and I are saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person and I respected him greatly. I enjoyed working with Bob on many building projects at the Toronto Auto Auction. His wisdom, integrity and cool demeanour made every project go smoothly. I know how much my mother Ruth admired and respected Bob. Through Internorth Construction, Bob helped Ruth and Homer build their first building and continued to help grow their business for many decades to follow. Our thoughts are with you and our memories of Bob will live on.
December 21, 2015
Dear Linda and Family. I enjoyed the wonderful time I had with you and all your children one summer. You are in my prayers. Love Rosemary Boyd
Donna Dilschneider
December 21, 2015
My condolences Linda, to you and your family. Brings back memories of long ago curling days.
Mark Scanlon
December 21, 2015
To Linda and family, what a wonderful person and human being Bob was. I enjoyed all our interactions at the Club and condo. He will be missed by so many people due to the gentleman he always was. Thanks for all he did for Dorothy Brown as well.
Don and Yvonne Snider
December 20, 2015
Dear Linda, our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your many memories will help you and your family through the days to come. With sympathy and respect, Don and Yvonne
Olive Tully
December 19, 2015
Our most sincere condolences, Olive,June and Christine (East Side Cloggers)
Peter & Marg Wood
December 19, 2015
Dear Linda & Family, We just heard today of Bob's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and all your family.
Love, Peter & Marg. Wood
Ruth Bramham
December 18, 2015
I had the good fortune to work for Bob at Internorth during the 1980s. So sad to learn of his passing. Linda, you and your family are in my prayers as you mourn his loss -- and celebrate his life.
December 18, 2015
Our condolences Linda. 55 years together is incredible. Bob will be missed. He was a lovely man. Elaine and Stew MacSween
elayne acton
December 18, 2015
Linda, Scott and Paul our
sincere condolences. Keeping
you in our prayers and thoughts.
Bob and Elayne Acton
Bruce Hamilton
December 18, 2015
A man I personally and professionally had total respect for and admiration of ! My thoughts and prayers are extended to the family.
Jan and Barry Brackley
December 18, 2015
Our deepest sympathies, Linda, to you and all the family.
Paul Onami
December 18, 2015
Dear Paul Mrs.Torrance , Scott and famiily
My most deepset condolences to you and your families
I have many fond memories of Mr.Torrance growing up as kid at the C house.
I am very very sorry I could not pay my respects in person as I am still living abroad
Dawn Jacot
December 18, 2015
Dear Linda and Scott and Paul...I am deeply saddened to hear of Bobs death.Our friendship goes back to high school...where I first met Marion.I am sending you some comforting thoughts for the days ahead...Your wonderful long relationship with Bob will continue...love Dawn Jacot and family
December 18, 2015
A man of respect and friendship who will be missed by all at theBalmy Beach Club. In was an honour to know you.
Bruce Prentice.
Brian and Anne Tapner
December 18, 2015
We will miss the greatest friend ever! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresa Berezowski
December 18, 2015
Bere and I extend our sincere condolences. We remember Bob fondly and will keep him in our prayers.
December 18, 2015
Linda and Family, my Heart is so saddened to hear about Bob, he was agreat friend, I will always remember him in our days of Golg, curling,lawn Bowls. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family Bob Rankin
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