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Robert LaFONTAINE
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Robert LaFONTAINE Obituary
1930 - 2017
A life well lived, passed away quietly February 9, 2017 in his 87th year. Much loved husband of Marina (nee Fitzpatrick) of 63 years. Loving father of Suzanne, Karen (Todd Finch), Renee (Clyde Marston), Todd (Marisa Fosco) and Michael. Bob was predeceased by his parents, four sisters, two brothers and his son Glen. Cherished Poppy of Kendra, Jordan, Dylan, Nicholas, William, Glenn, Skylar, Cameron, Luca, Dante, Gianni and step-grandchildren; Morgan, Riley and MacKenzie. A longtime resident of Pembroke, Bob enjoyed a full life that included a great passion for the outdoors, flying his Cessna, travelling and skiing. Bob and Marina spent many vacations in Europe and particularly Kitzbuhel, Austria with loyal friends from around the world. His love of family, all things mechanical, engineering and design as well as the theory of flight, combined with his appreciation of nature kept him active and thankful for his very full life despite a failing body in his final years. Whether reciting Robert Service poetry, entertaining his friends with stories after a day of skiing or loading his floatplane for takeoff, his passion for life remained. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and wide circle of friends. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Chartwells', Kanata. Friends may pay respect at the
Kelly Funeral Home, Kanata Chapel
580 Eagleson Rd., Kanata ON K2M 1H4
613 -590-6580
Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Service in Memory of Bob's Life will take place Monday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. In memoriam donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated. Condolences and Sharing memories can be made at
www.kellyfh.ca
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Kish Iqbal
August 2, 2018
My first time in a Cessna and my first time waterskiing were with Bob at the helm. My condolences to Renee and the whole family and I just came across this notice by pure accident. Had I known, I would have attended the funeral and offered my sympathies in person. Lots of love to you all.
Paul Plotz
February 21, 2017
I have so many fond memores of Uncle Bob. He always seemed to smell the steaks on the BBQ at our Cottage on Golden Lake and flew in just in time. Dad has so many fond memories of fishing and hunting with Uncle Bob... some of which I was also part of. Our sincerest condolences to the family and wish we could have attended to visit and give hugs.
February 12, 2017
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband.
Dana and Sylwester Krzaniak
Sally & Don Pyke
February 12, 2017
Our deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Bob.
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Belford Plotz
February 12, 2017
I am saddened to hear that Bob my brother in law has passed.
Michael Pyke
February 12, 2017
Very sorry to hear of uncle Bob's passing.
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