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Robert Gill Obituary
November 7, 1944 - December 4, 2025
Bob passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord at Mount St Mary Hospital in Victoria, on December 4, after living with Lewy Body Dementia since his diagnosis in 2018.
Born in Victoria, he attended Doncaster Elementary, Lansdowne Junior High and Mount View High School. Bob spent his entire working life in downtown Victoria, including more than 35 years at the corner of Yates and Government Streets at Field's Shoe Store. He deeply loved his Oaklands Chapel church family, where he served faithfully as an elder, music leader, children's choir director, and puppeteer. He also volunteered at Camp Imadene (Maple Bay and Mesachie Lake) from his teenage years onward - any activity that included water balloons was his favourite!
Bob was the fourth child of Victor and Mae Gill. He is survived by siblings, Monte (Sylvia), Barry (Marilyn), Maureen, sister-in-law Penny, Judy (Rob), and Sheila (Dave) and predeceased by Janice, Dennis and brother-in-law, Paul. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Lynda; daughter Shannon (David); son Kevin (Lorilee); and much-adored grandchildren Caleb, Kahlan, Hosea, Hannah and Adi. It was not unusual to find him on the floor, building legos or setting up a train track with his grandkids. He is also remembered by extended family, including Tracy and Don, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, one aunt and life-long friends.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Mount St Mary Hospital for their loving and compassionate care over the past 3 years.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Mosaic Oaklands Chapel, 2736 Fernwood Road, Victoria.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to
Camp Imadene (www.imadene.com)
or the Alzheimer Society (alzheimerbc.donorsupport.co)
would be gratefully appreciated.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gill
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Bill Taylor (alias Bee Tee)
January 12, 2026
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing & my condolences to Lynda & family! Bob was such a significant source of encouragement to me in my younger years at Oaklands Chapel, particularly in having me do special music for some of the services, which was instrumental in helping me overcome my shyness & self consciousness. Also great memories from our times together at Camp Imadene as well as drop in's at the shoe store! I grieve his earthly loss but rejoice in his promotion to Glory...until we meet again!
Barry Mackey
January 9, 2026
My loving sympathies are with Lynda and the family. Bob and were contemporaries growing up in Victoria including our joint youth group and singing in the Youth Challenge Choir and much later serving together as elders at Oaklands Chapel . Praying for the Lord's comfort as you grieve the loss of your dear Bob. From Barry Mackey.
Don and Pat Watling
December 23, 2025
Our sincere condolences to all of the Gill Family, he has we are sure, left you with lots of wonderful memories,
Doug & Glenda Feeney
December 23, 2025
Our condolences to Lynda and family on the passing of Bob. Bob and Lynda were our neighbours on Chandler Ave for many years and Bob was a very kind and thoughtful man. May he rest in peace with the lord.
Doug & Glenda Feeney
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Roy Stewart
December 20, 2025
Sincere condolences to Lynda and all of the family.
Kind regards
Roy
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