Robert (Bob) Beaty

Robert (Bob) William Stevenson Beaty
Born in Toronto on September 19, 1955

On February 4, 2026, Bob died peacefully, surrounded by family, and attended by Vancouver General Hospital’s compassionate palliative care team. He is survived by his three children, Michael, Alison, and Georgia, sons-in-law Nathan and Jeremy, and much loved grandchildren, Ellis, Noah, and Amelia. He will also be missed by his sister Janice, and his former wife, Fiona.

Bob graduated from Trent University with an honours degree in English Literature. After more than 15 years as an investment broker, Bob took his knowledge of financial systems and became a respected freelance writer, known for infusing his work with irreverence and humour.

A resident of Bowen Island for more than 20 years, Bob could often be seen picking up supplies for a new home project at the Building Centre, or walking around Killarney Lake with the dogs he loved so much.

Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the Bowen Island Food Bank ([email protected]) and/or the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.