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Robert "Bob" Leslie Brain
1938 - 2017
Robert "Bob" Leslie Brain
1938 - 2017
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BORN
1938
DIED
2017
Robert "Bob" Brain Obituary
With great sadness, the family announces Bob passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Angie for 19 wonderful years. Loving father to Rob (Mina), Rebecca (Khan), Richard and Roslynn (Dan). Proud grandfather of Olivia, Amelia, River, Mary, Yasin, Hanifah, and Ahmed. He will also be missed by his nephew David Brain. Predeceased by wife Barbara Brain (1986), parents Horace (The Goose) and Grace Brain and siblings Arnold and Connie. Bob lived a life of sports, playing for the Galt Terriers, boxing for 6 years and coaching Jr. Hardball. He taught at Flesherton Highschool for 6 years and then for the remainder of his career at Paris High, teaching Phys Ed, Health and History where he also coached basketball and volleyball. When he retired, he coached the Cambridge Bulldogs and was a member of the Soper Park Tennis Club. Bob's family wish to thank the staff of St. Elizabeth Health, St. Joseph Healthcare and Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care and support. Visitation will take place at the T. Little Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Thursday, May 25th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Sheffield Lions Club or the Mark Preece Family House in Hamiliton would be appreciated by his family.
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kelly roberta nevill
September 14, 2017
Frances
June 14, 2017
I was blessed to spend time with Bob...love Frances
Pierre & Sharon Lavoie
June 13, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Brain Family. Angie, Pierre and I want you to know we love you both tremendously and hold dear in our hearts the memories we've shared. Bob was truly an amazing person, we loved and will always treasure every second of his presence. It is a Blessing and a gift to have known him. How much we hoped and prayed we could've had more of his visits :( May his soul forever be at peace in paradise! May God Always Bless you and the Family ∞ XOXO
Mark Lyons
May 29, 2017
Mr. Brain probably single handedly changed and shaped my teenaged life. A tremendous role model and always someone who I could go to when I needed a pick me up. He was probably the biggest reason I survived high school. I think about you all the time and am very thankful to have been one of your students. My condolences go out to your family in this very difficult time. God Bless!
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Harold Coffin
May 29, 2017
My prayers and thoughts go out to Bob's family. He was a sincere, great man and always good to everyone. He was my teacher at Paris High from 1981-84. Was one of the good teachers always enjoyed his class. RIP Bob you will be missed.
John Peirce
May 27, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. Bob,, or as I called him Mr Brain taught me physed and fitness at PDHS from 1981 - 1984. I still remember how he used to be right there with us doing his famous "fitness test".. pushups, situps, chin-ups, heel raise etc. Always made us want to do more as we didn't want to teacher to beat us,, which he did on several occasions... Great man, Great teacher....
Robb Miller
May 27, 2017
Sorry for your loss. He was an amazing teacher and a great influence.
Lynn Wardell
May 27, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Brain's passing. He was my Science teacher at Paris District High, he was the best teacher I ever had and I will always remember him. He believed in me at a time when no one else did. He took the time to not only lecture, but listen too. His lectures were about life and made sense and he spoke to me with respect, I would get in trouble on purpose sometimes just so I could get a lecture from him. He finally told me that I could just come and talk to him, I didn't have to get myself into trouble first!
I will never forget Mr. Brain walking around the Science classroom tapping his pencil on his chest. He was so in shape that it was loud enough it was distracting during tests and exams.
I remember Mr. Brain telling me that his wife had passed away and how he took care of his children, including running them to various activities and also helping his mother with the upkeep on her house. I was so inspired by him, being a single parent, all that he did for his family and working full time too! He was an amazing man and I have thought of him often over the years. I am thankful for having the opportunity to learn so much from him, academically but moreso about life; the power of perseverance and overcoming the tough times. He had a huge and positive impact in my life and I am forever grateful.
I can't even imagine how much his family and friends will miss him. RIP Mr. Brain, the World has lost an amazing Man!
Patrick Simons
May 27, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Mr Brains family. Mr Brain was tough and coached us hard and we loved it. Mr Brain taught me how to be a man and has been a big influence in how I run my life. Thank you and I will see you again on the other side.
Monica Berg
May 27, 2017
Being a former student of PDHS I had the honour of knowing this cool guy. He had the type of personality that just made you feel better after talking to him, always had his humour. I specifically remember one day in particular asking him if he would like a puppy (Dob/Shepherd/Husky) as the dog (Doberman/German Shepherd mix) we had had a litter of 6. There were a couple of pups that actually had one brown and one blue eye...they were so adorable! I always wondered what he had named it and from time to time how he made out with him/her.
Brenda Hayhurst
May 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful teacher.
May 26, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Angie, Rob, Rebecca, Ros and Richard.
We will miss the laughs and the lovely times we had with Bob and the family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Greg and I are just a phone call away.
Love and hugs.
Greg and Donna Emison ( Las Vegas )
Gary Edwards
May 26, 2017
A great teacher and person
Vivian & Ken Bhola
May 26, 2017
Angie,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We send our heartfelt condolences to you and all the Brain family. We were so happy to have had the pleasure of meeting Bob, what a wonderful man he was and how happy you guys were. Angie take comfort in the loving memories you and Bob made together. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
Mike Croft
May 26, 2017
To bob brains family sorry for your loss been a long time but remember him quite well from the days at flesherton district high great teacher
Andy and Denise MacLaren
May 26, 2017
Denise and I were shocked and saddened to here the news of Bob's passing. He was a great guy and always made people laugh. He will be sorely missed. We would like to send our deepest sympathy to Angie and the Brain's family at this very difficult time.
cherril & judy ramcharitar
May 26, 2017
To Angie & The Brain family.We are saddened by the passing of Bob.Our prayer is that God will sustain you in this difficult time.Stay strong.Bob has left precious memories that will remain indelible on our hearts.Take care
Lois (Bumstead) Clifford
May 25, 2017
My memories of Mr. Brain at Flesherton District High School are of a teacher who was dedicated, hard-working, well respected, and loved. He was also lots of fun! My deepest sympathy goes out to all his family in your loss of this special man.
With prayers for your comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Susan McLeod
May 25, 2017
I was so shocked and saddened to hear that Bob had passed away. I met Bob when I was a first year teacher at Flesherton District High School. His friendship and guidance got me through that year as he taught me all the things they don't tell you at the College of Education! I shall remember Bob for his beautiful smile, quick wit, keen sense of humour and
up-beat spirit. He was a remarkable man of many talents. My condolences to all the family and I shall remember him always in my prayers.
Jamie Sewell
May 25, 2017
Dear Ros and Family,
I am deeply saddened by this news. My thoughts and love are with you, and I wish you all the support and comfort that you can find during this time.
With love and sympathy,
Jamie Sewell and family
Bruce&Bertha Coleman
May 25, 2017
Angie,Bruce and I are so saddened to hear of Bob's passing.We really enjoyed our get togethers with the both of you.It was always great to hear Bruce and Bob relive there times when they were in their younger years.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.We are here if you need us.
Lystra and Mohinder Kauldher
May 25, 2017
Dearest Angie, Rob, Rebecca, Richard, Roslyn and all the grandchildren. We are deeply saddened by Bob's death. Our condolences go out to all of you. It is sad to lose a loved one. Like you, we have wonderful memories of Bob's adventurous road trips, his sense of humour, his generosity and his great love for family. We had the pleasure of his hospitality when we visited your lovely family home. We were truly honoured to have him and Angie overnight with us in Winnipeg. Bob was a kind and loving person. He looked forward to meeting my late mom (Angie's aunt) in Nova Scotia, who thought the world of him for making her niece happy. Though he will be missed, our cherished memories will never be forgotten.
George Szabo
May 24, 2017
My deepest Condolences to the Brain family . I had the pleasure of working with Bob in the P.E department of PDHS for a number of years until his retirement . He was a person who had a deep love of sport and in helping kids become the best they could be in sport and in life . My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time .
Olga Bellekes
May 24, 2017
Dearest Angie. Emily called to let me know of your Bobs passsing. I'm so very sorry for your heartbreak. My deepest condolences to you Angie and the rest of your family. Treasure your loving and wonderful memories forever and always. He is resting with angels now. RIP BOB. Blessings. Olga Bellekes. Roman's sister. X
May 24, 2017
" A great teacher has little external history to record. His life goes over into other lives. These men are pillars in the intimate structure of our schools. They are more essential than its stones or beams, and they will continue to be a kindling force and a revealing power in our lives." - The Emperors Club (2002)
On behalf of all PDHS Alumni, thank you Mr Brain for your years of true leadership, inspiration & motivation. You will be missed.
Dave Thomas - Class of '79
Heather Melo
May 24, 2017
I am deeply saddened by the news and hope that memories will continue to fill your hearts in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Heather Melo
May 24, 2017
We were all saddened to hear of Bob's passing. It has been a long road for all of you. Angie, we know you can feel confident that he was well cared for over the past several years. He was a determined man but now there is peace. We will miss playing cards. So sorry for your loss.
Sincere sympathy. John and Dorothy Donkers and family
Darin Ayres
May 24, 2017
Sorry to hear of Mr. Brain's passing. Mr. Brain was a teacher of mine at PDHS back in the early 80's and was one that left a mark on me. Old school teacher that demanded and gained the respect of his students. As his obituary read, he was into sports and into personal health. He set a great example for his students and drove the ones interested in the same to better themselves..............he sure did for me. The year I took his personal health class I was never in better shape than after that semester and his class requirement to run the 5.6km concession is still talked about today.
As long as you gave an effort in his class, Mr. Brain always related well and had a connection with those students.
Darin Ayres,
Paris ON
Mathilda Tisseur
May 23, 2017
So sorry to hear this, Angie, and family. Sincere condolences, keep close to each other, find comfort in each other, God comfort you.
Maureen Capel
May 23, 2017
My condolences to your entire family. Bob and I worked together at Paris many years ago. I will always remember what a wonderful example he set for us all, as well as how much he cared for his students. I wish him peace.
Don Jasper
May 23, 2017
Deepest condolences Angie and the rest of the Brain Family. In the short time i knew Bob, I found him to be a remarkable man. Sad to hear he passed away. Unfortunately i am currently away in Ottawa until Sunday. Will be sure to pay my respects on my return.
Jeanne McElroy
May 23, 2017
We are so sorry to hear. He was a man we admired and I loved the time I had in Sheffield.
Gloria Shoon
May 23, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gemma Byragee
May 23, 2017
Deepest condolences to Angie and the rest of the Brain family. We have treasured memories of the time we spent with Bob when we visited your home. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Harold and Gemma (Trinidad)
Greg Emison
May 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I'm glad my wife and I got to visit with him last fall. Rest in peace.
May 23, 2017
I am so sorry Angie, and also so glad we met you and Bob.
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