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BORN
March 06, 1958
DIED
March 22, 2024
Robert Muir Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Muir
60 Entries
Sue Howett
November 28, 2024
Oh, what a heavy heart today. I found out my dentist and friend, Dr Rob Muir, had passed away. . My dentist for over 30 years. Always a smile and a chuckle about his latest vacation to far off sandy beaches, and where to next! He was a wonderful man. I looked forward to every appointment. I was reassured when he quietly talked with his dental assistant, when assessing my teeth . .Gentle and always explaining. what he was planning. His eyes lit up when he talked of hockey and his hockey friends. His floral gardens were his pride and joy. My sincere condolences to you, his family, and to his dental family. He brought me joy. I will miss him.
Tom
August 9, 2024
I was shocked to hear my longtime dentist Dr Muir had passed away. He was the type of dentist who believed that you don´t have to fix everything now. He would say "nah don´t fix it now, we´ll get to it later". As someone who didn´t like visiting dentists these were magic words! Rest in peace Doc.
hunter mccaig
July 20, 2024
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Robbie. We were friends all through school and you couldn't have a friend that was always so happy and so much fun to be around. After school we talked a few times and meet years later at a high school reunion and you would of thought we never missed a day.
My thoughts and prayer go out to your families.
Robbie was a great friend and will truly be missed by friends and family.
Rest in peace my friend.
Kailey M
July 9, 2024
I met Rob in one of his many trips to Mexico. I remember he used to tell me all his hockey stories, show me his jerseys and we could talk for hours about everything. He was definitely an amazing person, he´d enjoy to show me pictures of all of his passions. He was funny and caring... he was definitely the soul in every place. He´d make everybody turn their heads to admire his many Hawaiian shirts, his bright blonde hair and that great tan of his! He´d have every bartender yelling MR. ROB!!! From across the room as soon as they saw him... He´d always repeated to me how much he wanted me to do good in life and to succeed. Every time I see a flower I remember how much he loved gardening & how he would count the days for his next adventure...
Thank you for being a true gentleman, for never judging a book by its cover and for showing me how loving and enjoying life looks like. Rest in paradise Rob you´d always be remembered...
Blaire
May 21, 2024
So so so very sad! Still in shock actually. Can´t believe he is gone! He was my dentist for years I just loved him. He was so good so good at what he did as a dentist!. Always gentle and explained everything he was doing with my teeth while working on them!. Such a caring guy as well. I will never forget his many pictures of himself and Wayne Gretzky!
Hope you are resting in paradise dr. Muir
McGill Dentistry, class of '85
Geneviève Leclercq
April 19, 2024
This is such a nice photo of Dr. Muir, or Whitey as he was known in dental school at McGill University. This picture was taken in 1985 right after graduation when we knew that we were finally done! Although Whitey and I did not stay in touch much after dental school, whenever we did talk or the one time we met in person again, it was as though we were still back in university. Whitey was a bit of an enigma to most of our classmates as nobody seemed to know quite what to make of him. He could be eccentric, loud, sometimes inappropriate, but he was always genuine. Whitey was generous to a fault, donating his time to help anyone in need, working at his Dad's garage in Lachute on the weekends (even though we had tons of school work to do), and then paying for everyone's rounds when out at the bar on Fridays in downtown Montreal. Students were placed in groups of 6 in the lab, in alphabetical order, that's how he and I ended up spending a lot of time together there, honing our manual dexterity. If not for that coincidence, I'm not sure that he and I would have gotten to know each other as well as we did. By the end of dental school, we were more than just classmates and friends, for a while at least. After graduation we drove across Canada together to start our new lives as dentists, in B.C. We packed all of our belongings in the trunk of a car that his Dad had received in lieu of payment from a customer, and then had refurbished it and painted it the ugliest of browns. Whitey and I had a lot of fun together most of the time, but we also disagreed about many things, and in the end, it was inevitable that we would part ways. I only saw Whitey once after dental school, when he had a "Family and Friends of Lachute" reunion, in Ottawa, and I was invited. It was in typical Whitey fashion, with food and drinks galore for everyone present. He looked fantastic, still with a full head of crazy blond hair matched only by his dazzling smile, and if I remember correctly, another Hawaiian shirt :) He had more wrinkles than before, most likely due to his undying love of suntanning. His loud and outgoing persona hid a gentle soul. I remember when he sent me photos of his beloved garden in Victoria, replete with descriptions of all the perennials, various grasses and bushes, and all of that knowledge had been acquired from a University degree in Horticulture he obtained after graduating from dental school. As much as he liked to live his life "fiercely" (one of his favourite words when I knew him well), he also saw the calm beauty of flowers, just like he could see the beauty inside all of his chosen friends. In spite of his outward extravagance, you could count on Whitey if you needed help. Whitey loved, valued and respected his parents and siblings above everything else, a quality which drew me to him. I wonder if he had the chance to listen to any of the new songs by one of his favourite bands of all times, the Rolling Stones, from their last album just released. Whitey, I'm pretty sure that contrary to Mick Jagger, you did find some satisfaction in your life cut much too short. I wish I had seen you one more time my fair friend... Aurevoir mon ami, xoxo, Geneviève.
Jennifer Winsor
April 14, 2024
Well, this just sucks!! Dr. Muir was awesome!! He always made sure I had a little pillow under my head so my shunt wouldn´t bug me and he was always very gentle. He will be missed!!!! I always liked his shirts too!!! Rest in Peace Dr. Muir you will be missed!!
Terry
April 11, 2024
Truly sadness when I heard if Dr. Muir passing. He has been my dentist many years, shared travel stories to his Mexico trips. He walked past my house at times on way to work. Funny man, golfed with my Dad at Cedar Hill. Will be greatly missed. RIP. Sorry for your loss family, friends, co.workers.
Linda Murcheson Pierson
April 9, 2024
Dr. Muir was my whole families dentist. Mine for over 30 years and my daughters since they cut their teeth. Most dentists before Dr. Muir would opt to just pull my tooth. Not him it was like he welcomed the challenge of trying to fix my teeth before ever considering pulling them. I really appreciated that. He always had the coolest Converse and a great sense of humor. I feel for all his co workers at Cresta and his family. I was at Cresta today and call me crazy but I swear I could hear him chatting and laughing. Just like usual. Rest in Peace Dr. Muir.
Lisa Hanley
April 8, 2024
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Muir's sudden passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Rob since he started practicing at Cresta some 30+ years ago. I looked forward to my appointments just to hear his stories of old hockey tales, Gretzky camps, and his many travelling adventures! He was more than a dentist - he was truly 'one of a kind' - personable, professional, and with a wicked sense of humour that always had me in stitches. He touched so many, and will be dearly missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, and friends.
RIP, Rob.
Tracy
April 8, 2024
I am very saddened to hear of Dr Muir's passing. He was the best dentist one could ask for - I would honestly look forward to my visits as he was always very cheerful and loved telling his stories of the various NHL players he recently played charity hockey with.
Dentist visits will not be the same. My condolences to all of his family, co-workers and friends.
Gale and Mike Penner
April 8, 2024
My husband Mike and I often shared many sports and travel stories while we were patients of Dr. Muir. Our condolences go out to his family and close friends. A fun, loving guy who will be missed.
C & K
April 6, 2024
Sad news . I told my wife , we will never have a dentist like him .. one of a kind . He will be missed . RIP.. Dr Muir .
C & K
April 6, 2024
Sad news , I told my wife , we will never have a dentist like him again .. one of a kind . Love how he had nic names for people . He will be missed . RIP Dr.Muir .
C & K .
Derek Bishop
April 5, 2024
At a hockey tournament in Parksville when I found out of his passing.. I met him when I first started playing hockey again in 1998.. great guy.. awesome personality..he became my dentist.. and was the best at it!.. I'm sure he will be at the game tonight!.. hopefullyhe channels some Gretzky moves into my game.. cheers Robsky!
Russell Taylor
April 4, 2024
He was an amazing dentist and loved his garden. I remember him telling me so fondly about his plants. I loved his hawaiian shirts. He always brightened up my mood when I visited him in the dentist´s chair.
Nancy C
April 4, 2024
I am so very sorry. Condolences to his family, friends and Cresta Dental.
Dr Muir was a wonderful dentist and a very kind and funny person. I always felt at ease with him. He will be missed.
Len and Jill Levere
April 4, 2024
Our sincere condolences. Rob will be missed. Story teller and dentist extraordinaire! Rest in peace.
Myra
April 4, 2024
Dr. Muir was the best dentist I ever had. He was also so nice and explained any procedure he was doing thoroughly. Always upbeat and a down to earth Gentleman. I know he will be missed. My Condolences to The Family
Darrell Rogers
April 2, 2024
So sorry to hear about the passing of Robert Muir. Dr. Muir had been my dentist for the last two & one half decades, but more importantly he was one of the kindest, funniest & most sincere people that I've ever met. My condolences to the family.
Sheril Law
April 2, 2024
Over the past 16 years he became my best friend. He was always there to listen and advise. We laughed together and cried together. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I will always miss him.
Amanda Dakin
April 2, 2024
So saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Muir. He was such a wonderful dentist and person. I´ve know him many years both as my dentist and from my days working at the mall. Just a few short months ago he told me about his retirement and how excited he was. So sorry to the family and all at Creata Dental for his loss. RIP Dr. Muir.
Carol
April 1, 2024
RIP Muirsey
Thank you for being a kind, caring, genuine "good guy"!!! And a very good Dentist too . .
J S
April 1, 2024
I have never met anyone like Dr Muir. Unbelievable personality, truly unique and a absolute gem of dentist. He would do excellent work with total ease while telling you stories. It was such an incredible way to do dentistry, he could read his clients. He would distract your mind. I thought who is this guy with a gold chain? Omg I learned.. he was an absolute amazing human being. I will never forget how I could hear him in the office waiting to see him for my appt. He absolutely delighted me.
Dr Muir, thank you for your time here. Rest in peace.
John
April 1, 2024
One of the best i have had . Straight to the truth, no whitewash and was great.
Kimberly
April 1, 2024
So sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Muir, thank you so much for taking care of my dental hygiene all these years. Coming to the dentist has been such a treat for the past several decades. I've been mentally preparing myself for your retirement but was absolutely not expecting so say goodbye in this way. You were such a great person.
Karen Smyth
April 1, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Rob Muir. He was my dentist for over 30 years and I looked forward to seeing him at Cresta Dental. I'll remember his kindness, Wayne Gretzky stories and that world map marked with all of the places he had travelled to.
D Best
April 1, 2024
Sending condolences to family, friends and coworkers.
Dr Muir you were the best dentist I´ve ever had. I was always nervous about going to the dentist but you were incredibly good at the skill and extremely knowledgeable. I really enjoyed chatting with you.
Susan Robinson
April 1, 2024
Best Dentist ever. Rob, will miss your friendly smile. I was a very nervous patient until I met you 30 years ago. Condolences to your family.
Lisa Beaupre
April 1, 2024
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Muir. He was my dentist for over 30 years and he was so honest and caring. I remember when I had trouble with my wisdom teeth and I ran into him in front of the grocery store and he checked them out with his keychain flashlight to put me at ease. "You'll be ok!" My deepest condolences to his family, friends and to the staff at Cresta ~ you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa Beaupre & Family
Diane & Dustin
April 1, 2024
Our deepest condolences to those at Cresta Dental and to Dr Muir's families upon receiving news of his passing :-( Will be forever grateful for Dr Muir's many years of dental expertise, pictures of hockey leagues and very thankful for his personable disposition while repairing fillings...RIP
Kris Power
April 1, 2024
Rob was a one of a kind. He was a banking client of mine when I was much younger and he offered to bring me out to his pick up hockey. Every time I went to pay the fee the organizer would say "Rob got you". He was an amazing guy, always fun loving and an amazing sense of humour, a zest for life and always enjoyed himself. Rob I will truly miss you, deepest condolences to your family. I am deeply saddened to not share old hockey stories with you at the office. RIP my friend.
Denise Pereira
April 1, 2024
Dr. Muir was the best dentist, and I always enjoyed our chats. He was such a kind and caring person, and he will be truly missed. Condolences to all his loved ones.
Liz Reading
April 1, 2024
I was a Cresta dental client of Dr. Muir from day 1. I enjoyed his good nature and quirky sense of humor at every visit. He was a great dentist and great person. I will miss him. Deepest condolences to his family.
Kelly Hart
April 1, 2024
Thank you for your compassionate and humorous care at Cresta Dental. I always felt a bit calmer in the chair with you at the wheel doc. Rest well funny man.
Christine
April 1, 2024
Shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Muir´s passing. He was our dentist for years. The best dentist we´ve ever had. Thank you for your kindness, your great sense of humour and your relaxing way when treating my high anxiety as well as my children. Our condolences to the Muir family and the Cresta dental team.
Gary Lowe
April 1, 2024
I knew Robbie in his youth, living down the street from him in Lachute, Quebec. We played many games of ball hockey and football with the other boys in teh neighbourhood. I don't think I ever saw Robbie mad or sad. He always had a smile on his face. He was a hard worker, cutting lawns when he was young, and then working at the family owned gas station for many years. I'm sure he used that customer service learned there in his dentist practice, especially with all of the complimentary comments left here.
I would like to offer my sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Muir, and Rob's siblings: Garth, Debbie, Cathy, Doug, and their families. Rob made the world a better place with his kindness.
Vance Capron
March 31, 2024
You where an honest trustworthy professional!! Our family will truly miss you!! Thank you for your honesty, humor and relaxing manor when you treated us!!
We will miss you!
The Capron family.
Khadija Hossaini
March 31, 2024
I´m so saddened to hear the passing of Dr. Muir. He was a kind-hearted person with a great sense of humor. My condolences to his loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.
Deena Scidmore
March 31, 2024
I worked for Rob many moons ago, he was one heck of a wonderful guy and always had a smile, a story and a cigar......RIP Rob, my deepest condolences to The Muir family
Deena
Laurie, Morgan and Jessica Lackey
March 31, 2024
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Dr Muir's passing. He has been our family dentist for over 30 years. Not just his trusted and professional treatment but his kind, witty and vivacious personality will be truly missed. Our condolences to his family and to the staff at Cresta Dental . For Dr Muir there are no truer words: "People pay the doctor for his time and trouble; for his kindness, they remain forever in his debt"-Seneca
Jim mildenberger
March 31, 2024
So sorry to hear of Rob´s passing, played many a year of hockey with Doc, his zest for life and hockey was very apparent with his stories in the dressing room, of Numerous Gretzky camps and life adventures, condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed
Cathy Muir-Young
March 31, 2024
RIP Rob!
My brother, my friend!
Love and miss you
David Law
March 31, 2024
Saddened to hear of Rob´s passing. He became my dentist after I broke a front tooth just before Christmas one year. He fixed me up in a timely manner, I was impressed and stayed with him.
We both shared a love of gardening and golf. Rob was a pleasure to talk with as he was an interesting character. I´m sure he will be missed by many!
David Law.
Keith L Stead
March 31, 2024
Best dentist I ever had and a truly great person.
Faria R.
March 31, 2024
So sorry to hear the passing of Dr. Muir. He was a wonderful person and one of the best dentists I had worked with. My deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. RIP
Mikayla
March 31, 2024
One of the kindest, funnest men you´d ever meet.
We talked for hours on end about hockey and how if "you had the passion for the sport it would never leave your heart"
Told me he knew I´d do great things in the hockey world for sports as he knew I did management. I don´t think I´ll ever truly accept he´s gone.
Always in our hearts, RIP Muir
Jane Bendall
March 30, 2024
So sorry to hear this sad news! He was a wonderful human being, best dentist ever! My condolences to his family, colleagues and friends, he will be missed! RIP
Marcia Reed
March 30, 2024
So very sad. He was our awesome dentist. Condolences to his family. He was a very terrific man
Sandi Green
March 30, 2024
So shocked and saddened to here of Rob's passing. He was my Dentist since he moved to Victoria and also a hockey friend of my husband. We used to join him for beers and wings at the Monkey Tree Pub and many times he would pay the bill without us even knowing. He was generous, kind, and thoughtful and will truly be missed by many who knew him. Rest in peace, Rob. You were the best dentist a person could have!
Elizabeth Eveleigh
March 30, 2024
Dr. Muir was my dentist for many years. I am very sad to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his
family. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. Rest in peace Dr. Muir.
Kyle.H
March 30, 2024
He will be missed,I had him as my Dentist for over 30 years sorry to hear of this.Rest in Peace Rob.
David Law
March 30, 2024
Extremely saddened to hear of Rob´s passing away. He became my dentist years ago when I broke a front tooth at Christmas and he fixed me up. We golfed together at Colwood on numerous occasions. Although I have a morbid fear of the dental chair? Rob always managed to put me at ease. The last time we spoke he was talking of his retirement plans. He was a great conversationalist.I will miss him as I am sure many others will also.
David Law.
Dan and Cheryl jones
March 30, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of Dr Muirs passing, he was our dentist back when we lived in Prince George. I was very happy upon moving to Victoria we found our wonderful dentist again after years of living in Alberta. Sincere condolences to his family, he was an awesome fellow and the best dentist we ever had .
Keith McKay
March 30, 2024
Keith McKay
March 30, 2024
Keith McKay
March 30, 2024
Rob was my friend,dentist and teammate for over 20 years. Such a wonderfully spirited human. Rest in peace muirsy.
Keith and Colleen
Candus McLellan
March 30, 2024
Rest in peace Rob.
I hope you find flowers, sunshine and joy. My best regards to the Muir family. So sorry for your loss. He was a bright light.
Candus
Denis and Linda Belliveau
March 30, 2024
We are both so sad and shocked to hear that Dr Muir has passed away. He was such a friendly Dentist, we will miss him and all of his stories and adventures.
Rest in Peace Dr Muir.
Denis and Linda
Harold and Jenny Keep
March 30, 2024
He was the best dentist. We are so shocked to hear this very sad news. RIP Dr. Muir. Harold and Jenny Keep
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