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christoper rose
August 6, 2020
I loved that guy,he was the best dad a guy could ever have.
Ozzie & Marilyn Morin
September 12, 2008
Dear Betty & Family,
Bob was a long time friend. We remember him fondly and we miss his easy approach to life. He is still smiling down on those he loved.
Clarke Johnson
March 26, 2008
I only found out about Bob today. Brenda and I are totally shocked. We are so sorry Betty.It seemed he would be around forever. Always enjoyed a laugh whether it was on him or someone else. He was the first one who took the time to show me what dirt bikes were all about. Great times
Ron Barbaro
September 25, 2007
Dear Betty and Family, I was saddened to hear of cousin Bobby's passing, it is no secret that he was easy to love. My sister Kathryn and I have many fun memories growing up with Bobby and his sister Catherine; many smiles and lots of laughter. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Ginetta
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Gail Parker
September 22, 2007
As an afterthought to my previous message of condolence I would like to add this little quote:
"Remembering is a journey the heart takes back into a time that was, and our thoughts are the only tickets needed to ride".
Again Bob will be missed by all of us on P.E.I.
Gail Parker
Gail Parker
September 21, 2007
Bob's passing has touched my heart in a very special way. He and I have been friends for many years and I always enjoyed having coffee with him on my trips up to Ottawa. He was a very kind man and will always be loved by his four children and 10 grandchildren.
With affection always
Gail Parker
Laura Vail
September 21, 2007
Betty and family,
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man, your husband, and father to your sons. I will never forget him for his kindness to us all and his unending love for his children and grandchildren. I was once told a story by one of my cancer patients I was taking care of and I would like to pass it along to you. It is about how when we are living, we are caterpillars, and when we are sick or suffering, God helps us into a coccoon to protect us. Once we pass from this life, we transform into a beautiful butterfly, and are finally free. Maybe the next time you all see a butterfly, you can think of this, and think that perhaps it is Bob in a sense, still near you all, but finally been given his wings to fly.
To Sharon and Rob, my sister and brother; I love you. You have been blessed to have such a strong bond with your father as many of us never do. Hold his memories close to your heart and he will always be with you.
Love you all, and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
Laura and Bobby Vail and family
Amy MacLean
September 21, 2007
Dear Betty and family:
We were very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a very kind man, and you were both so kind to us when we stayed with you those few months back in the spring of '98. I will never forget his hearty laugh and his very kind voice. He will be greatly missed.
To my brother Rob, and sister Sharon and families: There is no stronger bond than one shared by a parent and a child. We are here for you, whatever you need, and love you very much.
love always,
~Amy and Geoff MacLean and family
Patrick Hampson
September 21, 2007
Betty,
Everyone in the motorcycling world is left with a big void following Bob's passing. We want express our deepest condolences to you and Bob's family.
We have put more of our recollections and thoughts of Bob on our website at http://www.cvmgottawa.com/BobGuzzo.html
Karen Malley
September 21, 2007
Betty and Family;
I actually never met Bob in person, but spoke to him numberous times on the phone. He was quite the joker. You could tell in his voice he was a wonderful person. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Your former colleague-CCAC(HomeCare)
Patrick McGurran
September 21, 2007
To
Betty and Family. Although I haven't seen you for a long time now please accept my sicerest condolences .
I have many fond memories .
I will never forget the trip five of us took in a certain green and white Ford Falcon driving non stop to Florida and back for the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Classic in 1970. And who could forget the times at Deer Lodge!
Again, my sicerest condolences.
Bob and Jane Bradley
September 21, 2007
Dear Betty: I met Fred Colman at the IPM (International Plowing Match) and was very sad to hear that Bob's surgery had gone so bad. When Jane and I lived in Fitzroy we had good times just chatting and yes - talking about bikes. Bob was a sweetheart and a teddy bear with the heart that was wide open to anyone. Although we have moved and grown apart we will always remember both of you.
Jennifer Sheppard
September 20, 2007
Betty, my special thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time, and I send my deepest sympathies to you all
Shawn O'Meara
September 20, 2007
Dear Betty and all the Guzzo family.My Wife Heather and I send our deepest condolences.
The Ottawa valley has lost a great man who was larger than life.Bob always had a smile and joke and was always willing to lend a hand.. especially when it came to motorcycles.
Bob and I worked together at the Ottawa Carleton Catholic School Board.We both hit it off right away as we shared our zest for motorycles.
I have no doubt that Bob or as we called him the "Great Guzzoo"is up in heaven and jumped the gate to get in on his motorcycle instead of just walking .
God Bless you Bob you will not be forgotten.
Shawn and Heather O'Meara
Jeanette Arnold
September 20, 2007
To the Guzzo Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you embrace each other for comfort and support and take peace that he resting in a wonderful place.
To Billy, Paula, Gracie and Jess,
All our love….
Jeanette, Jeff, Brennan and Gage Arnold
colin barnard
September 19, 2007
Betty
I don't know where to start. Bob was my mentor and, much to my mothers dismay, the ONE who started me on this addiction known as motorcycles. He was a good friend growing up & helped me thru some rough times. He did a lot for motorcycling in the Ottawa area. He is truly missed out here. I have the picture of Bob & Ago on the wall with a bunch of other memorabilia from early days.
God's speed old friend
Colin
David Gore
September 19, 2007
I am very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. I am his first cousin in California. I never met him in person, but I had email contact with him. When he was a child, he met my father, Frank.
Kelly Moore
September 19, 2007
Dear Betty, Steven and family
Bob was one of the most caring, big hearted,and positive person I have ever known.I always knew that I could call on him and he would be there.I am going to miss his humorous emails, the chance to see Bob & Betty at Italian week.I will always remember our bike excursion at the Calabogie Hydro Lines with Steven, Ken G, Gord and I ! We had such a great time getting covered in mud.Please hold on to all your memories as you will find comfort in them forever.
Kelly xo
Sharron Wilson
September 19, 2007
To The Guzzo Family,
Dear Billy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Take care..
Bruce, Sharron, Dale & Christie Wilson.
Kaaren Barbaro
September 19, 2007
Dear Betty and Family: I was so very sorry to hear about "Uncle" (Skinny) Bobby's passing. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of him. He was such a sweet and kind man and so much fund to be around. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. Love to all, Kaaren Barbaro - Toronto
Tina & Wullie Gibson & Julian Chartrand
September 19, 2007
Dear Betty & Steve:
We miss Bob already and our hockey season won't be the same not being razed by Bob about us being Habs fans. We won't know when Spring has arrived as we have watched yearly for Bob to come outside in 9 degrees weather without his shirt on and start puttering about. Bob was always a helpful neighbour when were "newbies" on the block and continued to be a great neighbour and friend from that day forward. Steve and Betty, our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. We will miss him always.
Chuck Smith
September 19, 2007
My deepest sympathies for Betty, Steve and Billy.
Bob was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Darrell Larose
September 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to you Betty. We shall not see the likes of Bob again. Bob started me on my love of off-road motorcycling. The very first bike I road was Bob's 1972 Honda XL250 (24 hour endurance record setter) I have had a 35 year love of bikes since then.
May Bob find only sandy loam beneath his wheels, soft landings on the big jumps. May you find the perfect berm.
I haven't seen you for a long time Bob, but I feel richer for having known you.
Darrell Larose
William Larry & Vivian Becker
September 18, 2007
To The Family Of Bob Guzzo...Please accept our sincere sympathies in the loss of your loved one.I worked with Bob & Jim Gilzean in the early 60's in their "Competition Motorcycle Business".IN addition we were friends and attended many motorcycle funtions together.My wife and I have many fond memories of travelling across the border to race motorcycles,in an old 50's grey Dodge.May our thoughts & prayers comfort you at this difficult time. Sincerely Bill & Vivian Becker
Sean O'Brien
September 18, 2007
sorry for your loss, Bob was a great guy.
Catherine Behan
September 18, 2007
Dear Betty and family, I am so very sad to hear of your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your fiend and former collegue, Cathy Behan
Gayle Martin
September 18, 2007
Dear Betty, and family,
As you know so well, Bob has always been like a brother to me and a better friend no one could ask for.
I shall miss our telephone conversations, his sense of humour and his wonderful hugs whenever I visited.
I share your sorrow at his loss.
With much love,
Gayle
June Anne Melady
September 18, 2007
Betty
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. I keep track of old-not age colleagues through Brenda.
I was in Ottawa but left just prior to hearing the news.
Please accept my condolences
June Anne
Cornwall, Ont. Nov. 1957 (L to R) Bob, Brian Taylor, John Ferguson, Art Emery, Don McCredie, Trevor Wilkinson, Charley, Jim Day
Don McCredie
September 18, 2007
Dear Betty, I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing and would like to express my sympathy to you and your family. In the late 1950's and early 1960's, Bob and I were active in the Ottawa area competition motorcycle scene and I have many fond memories of attending local motorcycle events with him and other members of our club. Bob was always smiling and happy to lend a hand when our motorcycles broke down, which was frequently in those days. I have attached a photo from November 1957, showing Bob and some of his old motorcycle friends taken at a "Trials" event at Cornwall, Ont. Bob is on the left, smiling as usual. The others are (L to R): Brian Taylor, John Ferguson, Art Emery, Don McCredie, Trevor Wilkinson, Charley (truck driver) and Jim Day. Bob will be missed by all.
Oscar (Ozzie) & Marilyn Morin
September 18, 2007
Betty,
Bob was a long-time friend who kept in touch every year on my birthday. I have very fond memories of our teenage years together. I can assure you that my wife and I were both shocked and saddened to hear of his sudden passing. This must be a difficult time for you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and that our good friend Bob will be in our hearts always.
Donna-Fay Mailhot
September 18, 2007
My sincere condolences to you and your family Betty. "May God hold you in the palm of His hand" always.
Gerry Bond
September 18, 2007
Dear Betty - I am so sorry for your loss.
I well remember the good times we had at the Ottawa Citizen, the Sunday Express, and our Distribution Company "Distributal".
Bob and I were good friends for many years, and he was often in my thoughts. I wish now that we had kept in touch.
Love and Prayers from Helen and I at this time.
Gerry Bond
Shediac N.B.
Marie, Bruce and Katie Carry
September 18, 2007
Dear Betty and Family
Bruce and I are so sorry to hear about the lost of Bob. Please accept our prayers and sympathy at this time.
Rosanna Bulla
September 18, 2007
We are all so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. The days ahead may be difficult and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Henriette Jones
September 18, 2007
Dear Betty: I was very saddened and surprised to hear of Bob's sudden death. As recently as this summer, Ward had gone out to the St-Albert motorcycle rally organized by Bob, to catch up with him and other biker enthusiasts and he truly enjoyed himself, admiring the vintage bikes and meeting up again with some of "the old guys from the past".
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and thank you for your kind support to me and my family last month.
From your friend and former colleague at CCAC (Home Care).
nick Tilgner
September 18, 2007
godspeed on the ride Bob, Thank you for being quick with a smile, and an inspiration on a motorcycle
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