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Robert BECHARD Obituary
Retired RCMP Police Officer
Active Morrisburg District Lions' Club Member
May 28, 1954 – February 4, 2015
Bobby was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, to his loving parents, Hazel and Harvey. He grew up in Wallaceburg, Ontario. By age 19, Bobby packed his bags for Regina, Saskatchewan, to pursue what would become a 37-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Bob was so many things to so many people. Devoted spouse to Carol Ann Thompson. Father to Jennifer Thompson-Daigle (Ryan) and Robert Bechard (Emily). Proud grandfather to Savannah, Carter and Colton. Brother, uncle, friend, leader and role model. Friends may call at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 1- 3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Lion's Club Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 6.pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg, on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. To honour Bob's giving spirit and memory, please make a financial donation to the Dundas County Hospice in Williamsburg and consider becoming a blood donor. Please share your stories and memories of Bob with the family at: [email protected]
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Joseph Vianney Robillard
December 30, 2015
Just saw this now. I knew Bob from the RCMP back in the 1980's and 1990's. We played softball together for a few years. I can still hear his laugh. Condolences to his family.
Sheila Norris-Elye
February 17, 2015
Carol, Bob was a wonderful man who touched so many lives with his gentle and thoughtful demeanour. Murray and I are so glad that we got to share time with him and especially grateful that we saw him at Christmas surrounded by close friends. May you see him in your dreams and, in time, be able to focus on the wonderful life that you shared. Love Sheila
February 13, 2015
Dear Carol & Family,
My condolences to you and your family. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the visitation or funeral as there was a death with one of my employees. I remember sharing football tickets with Bob and we had many good times at work with the RCMP. May happy memories help ease your pain of sorrow.
Fred Haggart, RCMP, Ottawa
Dave McLeod
February 12, 2015
I wish to express my sincere condolences. Bob was an absolute gentleman and so helpful to the Field Operations personnel. We realized the workload he juggled each day; he was always cordial and his assistance knew no bounds. He made us look good. Thank you Bob.
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Carlos Perry
February 12, 2015
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with Bob in CPIC, Ottawa and he was a great help to our Section in Nova Soctia. Always willing to help. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Carlos Perry
Dave Hall
February 12, 2015
Carol & family, Bob was always there at CPIC services when I called him from New Brunswick. He always took the extra step to help me and New Brunswick Field Ops. Bob will always be in your hearts, so draw on those happy moments to bring a smile to your face. He was a great guy. Please accept Rhea's and my sincere condolences. Dave Hall
February 12, 2015
Our condolences to the Bechard family from Ryan's aunt Juliette Daigle Pinette and family.
Eileen Barr
February 11, 2015
Carol & family,
Art and I are so very sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories and, in time, they will comfort you.... Art & Eileen Barr
Bob Dunlop
February 11, 2015
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. I met Bob late in my career and that I think is my loss. Bob was a true gentleman who always made me feel right at home. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Larkin
February 11, 2015
Bob was an absolute gentleman. I have very fond memories of my working relatiionship with Bob in Ottawa and during my tenure in Vancouver CPIC FOPS. He always had time for others in need and was tireless in his assistance even when he was overwelmed. I always looked forward to calling Bob from Vancouver just to visit and tap his wealth of knowledge in order to solve a problem. In my retirement I still smile when I think of Bob. He will, no doubt, be sorely missed. God Bless you Bob and our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
James Blair
February 11, 2015
Dear Carol and family; on behalf of the CSE Retirees' Association, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Jim Blair
President
February 11, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. I had the pleasure to work with Bob, play ball and share many laughs! John Cau
Paul and Joanne Hobson
February 10, 2015
Our condolences and prayers on Bob's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker.
Dina Bellinger
February 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing.He had such a great personality and a great sense of humour.He made me laugh every time I saw him.
Joe Saffioti, Line Mongeon
February 10, 2015
Carol and family, Line and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Bob.
Mike Wheaton (CM of RCMP)
February 10, 2015
Like many here, I knew Bob through the RCMP & CPIC at HQ. A true gentleman,a friend with a unique sense of humour. He will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to the Family. Rest in peace Bob.
Danielle Keech
February 10, 2015
I was very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Sincere condolences to the family and may your cherished memories guide you through this very difficult time.
Godspeed Bob!
Denis Tremblay
February 9, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the news of Bob's passing. I am so sorry for your loss Carol. My heartfelt condolences to you and to your family. I had the privilege of working with Bob for many years at the end of our careers. To me he was Mr. CPIC, always willing to help and to share his vast knowledge. On a personal note, he always made me feel welcome when I visited. A true gentleman and a great human being. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
February 9, 2015
To Carol and Family,
My deepest condolences for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Bob for a number of years in Informstics CPIC. A dedicated professional and a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of working with him or along side him.
John St. Jean (Civilian Member, RCMP, Ottawa)
Gisele LeBlanc
February 9, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Had the pleasure of working with Bob at CPIC. My sincere condolence to you and your family.
Bill Finlay
February 9, 2015
Carol and family. So shocked and saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Still trying to understand. As u might know we took our final force medicals on the same day and then were sworn in together with Ralph Mahar. We had get togethers when we were out west and while in Ottawa during the early to middle eighties. I am with the Chatham Lions Club and saw Bob's picture in our Lion's magazine being with the Morrisburg Club. I will be attending on Wednesday. See you then......
Denis St-Pierre
February 9, 2015
Carol, Jennifer and Rob,
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. I can only describe Bob as a truly gracious and patient friend, mentor and colleague at work and on the golf course. I'm going to miss his dry sense of humour, his honest and graceful view on all things in life. His legacy at CPIC will live on.
Marilyn White
February 9, 2015
Dear Mrs. Bechard, we send to you and your whole family, our sincerest sympathy. We were so sad to learn of Bob's passing. As a retired detective in Dutchess County New York, my husband and Bob shared many stories when we saw him the times we visited my Aunt and Uncle, Iris and Glen. It is indeed a difficult time for your family and we send you many prayers. Most Sincerely Marilyn (Cunningham) and John White, florida
Gary Cunningham
February 9, 2015
Dear Mrs. Bechard and family, We were so saddened to learn of your husband's passing. We met you both while visiting my dad, Glen. Always enjoyed seeing Bob whenever we were down. Bob was such a good neighbor and enjoyed their many Lions Club times together. It is with heavy hearts that we send you our sincerest condolences. Most Sincerely, Gary and Mary Cunningham. Alberta
February 9, 2015
I was very sad to hear of Bob's passing and the loss it surely means to his family and friends. I haven't seen much of Bob since we trained together in 1974, but the family pictures included in his obituary were very much as I remember him, a smile on the face of a very happy person.
My sincerest condolences
Don Kerr
RCMP Troop 25 1973/74
February 9, 2015
Our deepest condolences Carol, Jenn and Rob, Bob was a great friend, and co-worker,he will be missed. John and Dawn Lubbers - Orleans
Françine Desjardins
February 9, 2015
Carol and Family,
Our sincere sympathies for your loss. May you find peace and courage for the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gord Finck
February 9, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Bob's family. Isabelle and I worked with Bob at the CPI Centre for a number of years. Bob was a "go to guy" who was always there to provide advise and a history of events on CPIC issues. He was a pivotal member of the CPIC term. Bob was a true gentleman who will be greatly missed by those who called him Friend.
Brian and Donna Morrison
February 9, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our sincerest condolences to the Bechard family. A great troop mate, gone but not forgotten.
February 9, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Bob. I worked with Bob in CPIC and he always had time to explain or answer your questions. Rest peacefully....
Kim Martell
Martin, Nancy, Scott and Paul Toonders
February 8, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Bob's family. We remember Bob at the rink and being a very kind, gentle man. He was a great person to assist on the boy's hockey bench trying to keep them in line.
Chuck Walker
February 8, 2015
Deepest condolences to Bob's family. I had the privilege and pleasure to work with Bob at CPIC for a short while. A gentleman with a quite reassuring who was highly regarded by all who knew him. Rest In Peace.
February 8, 2015
Sincere condolences to Carol and family.
John and Jackie MacDonald ( formerly of Queenswood Heights) John and Bob served in Informatics.
Tom Anderson
February 8, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Bob's family for your loss. Bob was a very friendly and hard working young man when we trained together in Regina [Troop 25 1973/1974 RCMP] and I am very saddened to hear of his passing.
Jim Hadley
February 8, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My sincere condolences and prayers to his family.
Jim
February 8, 2015
To Bob's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked along side Bob, next cubicle, in the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPI C) for a number of years. He was a great man, kind, gentle, a true friend. We shared a lot of laughs and talked about our families and kids. I am so sorry. Sincerely Jo-Ann Picknell and family.
Bob & Lynda Pike
February 8, 2015
Sorry to hear of bob's passing.Please accept our condolences.Bob was wonderful a troop mate. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bechard family.
Norm Lapointe
February 8, 2015
Andrée and I were very sorry to hear of your loss, Carol. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Guy Mongrain
February 8, 2015
So sorry to hear the sad news of Bob's passing. He will always be remembered as the great guy that he was. Always there, ready to help everyone. He will be missed.
Pat and Jean-Paul Michel
February 8, 2015
Dear Carol and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most diffIcult time. Bob was a wonderful, kind and giving person who will be missed. Even while Bob was on his last journey, he continued to think of ways to help others. We hope that you can draw comfort from wonderful memories and that you were there for him right to the end of his journey.
Love Pat and JP
Brenda Blazewicz
February 7, 2015
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Carol. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and all who loved Bob. Stan and I regret not taking you up on your many invites to drop over to visit during our annual visits. My parents were heart-broken when they called us with the very sad news. Always commenting on the wonderful neighbors you are to them. We'll all treasure our memories of Bob in his splendor at my parents' anniversary garden party. Carol, you were the master behind the camera. Bob touched many people with his dedication, sense of humor and kindness with a smile.
February 7, 2015
My heartfelt condolences. God grant you strength to get through this time. He will continue to live in your heart and memories. Praying for you all. -- Konstantin Huytan
Ross Boyle
February 7, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the entire family. I know it will be an enormous loss for you. I am pleased to have known Bob as an operator in the CPIC
computer room until 1988.
The day Bob became a grandfather
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Walking down the aisle
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Robert's wedding reception
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Graduation Day
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35 years of service
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Brothers
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On vacation
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Papa and Carter
Jennifer Daigle
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Janet Mcglade
February 7, 2015
Carol I am so sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family. Very very hard time for you try and remember the fantastic memories you had together
Hugs janet mcglade
Ralph Mahar
February 7, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you, Carol, Jennifer & Robert, on the passing of your wonderful husband & Dad. Bob, Bill Finlay & I were sworn in together in London, ON, on Jan 29, 1974, and headed for Depot. Bob was a terrific troop mate, highly admired by all of us for his decency, energy & great humour. Bob stood up for Sonja and I at our wedding in 1977, and we we were pleased when he was posted to Ottawa a few years later. He served his country as a member of the RCMP with pride & distinction. He will be missed.
Len Nolan
February 7, 2015
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was a troop mate (RCMP Troop 25 1973/1974) and have fond memories of Bob.A decent guy who left us far too soon.
Doug Macdonald
February 7, 2015
Had the pleasure of working with Bob at CPIC. Sorry for your loss.
Tony & Linda Cummins
February 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and her family. We have lost a great neighbour.
Sandy Poole
February 7, 2015
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss, Carol. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I was shocked to learn of such sad news.
Jocelyn Dennis (Mitchell)
February 7, 2015
Although it has been many years, I have fond memories of my little cousin Bobby growing up in Wallaceburg. My hearfelt condolence to you all.
Beth Aalders
February 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss Carol. My condolences to you and your family.
February 7, 2015
Dearest Carol and children, please accept our sincerest sympathy with the passing of Bob(by), much too soon. I think 'Bobby' suited Bob perfectly. I am so glad we (Debbie, Sandy & Bert)had a chance for a pleasant visit with you both over a month ago. May Bob fly high and rest in peace. He deserves a good flight! Carol, you were right beside Bob on his journey, right from the start. You walked with him and that's something he would have understood and appreciated and something you can always treasure for yourself and your family. As we are away, we are unable attend Bob's funeral, but we will have you and your children in our hearts.
Linda and Steve Borovoy
February 7, 2015
Carol, please accept our condolences for your loss.
Bea & Charlie Pink
Glenn Borthwick
February 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out the Bechard family
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