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Robert Gaines Obituary

GAINES Robert A. Gaines Sr., age 70, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Residence. Retired from UPS and was the past president of the Ohio Two Cylinder Club. He was an avid sportsman. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Hazel. Survived by wife of 50 years, Patricia; children, Robert A. Gaines Jr., Tina (Chris) Fisher and Cindy (Keith) Boucher; grandchildren, Melina, Taylor, Farron, Emma, Zoie, Isabelle, Gabriella, Noah and Josephine; one sister. There will be a gathering of friends at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday, October 9, 2011, from 2-4 p.m.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 25 to Sep. 27, 2011.

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John Stark

September 28, 2011

Pat and family, so sorry to hear about Bob. Had my most fun on our fishing trips to Canada and hunting down in southern Ohio. Will miss talking to Bob whenever I saw him. He could always make me laugh and we had good times.

Wade & Cherri Schneider

September 28, 2011

Cindy,Tina Bobby & Family- Wade and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We was a wonderful man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Wade & Cherri Schneider

Phyllis Harper/Johnson

September 27, 2011

Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear about about Bob. He was a dear friend and I will miss him. He and I dated in high school and we had some great times fishing.I pray he did not suffer and is at peace with our Lord.May God Bless your Family at this time and give you comfort.

Mindy Crabtree

September 26, 2011

Dear Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He was such a wonderful man. I will always remember whenever he delivered a package he always knew what was in the box! So sorry for your loss please find comfort knowing he is no longer in any pain. With my deepest sympathy's
Mindy Crabtree

Jack Switzer

September 26, 2011

So sorry Pat wish I had known, so many good memories.
Life long friend Jack

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