Robert Burke Ness

My mother and I have been very saddened by Roberts' sudden death. We had known him for close to thirty years through our common love of antiques. We often visited him at his store and at antique shows. Robert was a wonderful, kind and honest person that we will always remember and miss. We send our condolences to his family and close friends.

We were neighbors to Robert for several winter seasons at the "Seabird" in Pompano Beach, FL.
We strongly affirm all the positive comments about Robert, and know of no negative aspects.
He was so kind and gentle to us.
One night he even prepared a delicious osso bucco dinner which we shall never forget.
We shall miss you Robert! We know that the Lord will rejoice in having you in "the mansion with many rooms" in the promised heaven.
--Pastor Jim and Mrs. Bjorg Davis, 11/8/07

To Bob's family and Barbara,
We send you our deepest sympathy. Bob will be dearly missed. We met Bob 20 years ago and we know he was a man of great character.
Cindy & George Febiger (Vancouver)

I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I met Bob many years ago when I was 18 years old,and doing the Place Bonaventure Antique Show.Through the years I would see Bob and chat with him at the various antique shows ,or in his shop in Montreal.He was such a wonderful person,and a true gentleman. He possesed truly rare qualities and manners seldom seen in many people these days. Bob will be truly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. My sincere condolences to his family and to his close friend Barbara Behr.

We met Bob through the antique business. He had a unerring eye for beauty and quality. For many years we took a booth at the Bonaventure Antiques Show. It was always a pleasure. We will remember him as a kind and gentle person. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

Robert was a real gentleman, a rare breed these days. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. To say he will be missed understates the fact that this loss diminishes us all. Be assured of our prayers and best wishes to those most affected, especially to Barbara Behr.

C'est avec tristesse et émotion que nous avons appris la disparition soudaine de Robert.
Lors de ses séjours en Europe et lors de nos visites au Canada, nous avons pu apprécier et aimer un Homme de classe, agréable, tolérant,sensible et cultivé.
Nous remercions Robert d'avoir pu passer des moments formidables à ses côtés à l'Ile du Prince Edouard et récemment encore en France.
Nous présentons nos sincères condoléances à ses parents,ses soeurs, frères et à toute sa famille ainsi qu'à ses amis proches Lucie, Michel-André, Steve, Pauline et Alan.
Robert, tu resteras à tout jamais dans nos coeurs et quand de la-haut, tu feras tes mots-croisés du Hérald Tribune avec tes cigarettes et ton café, nous savons que tu auras une pensée pour tous ceux ici-bas qui vivent avec ton souvenir. Tu es parti mais tu ne nous a pas quittés.
Gentleman tu as vécu, gentleman tu resteras.

Bob and I became friends when we met as next door neighbours in June, 1969. I was involved in the antiques business, and it was not long before he started buying and selling with me. It marked the beginning of a new career which spanned almost forty years. He truly excelled in the business and was extraordinarily well respected amongst his peers and associates.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Bill Caskey

My sincere condolences to the family and Barbara Behr. I first met Bob when I was just 17. I enjoyed many stays with him, along with my long time friend Erin (Ness). He always treated me like gold. I loved his kind ways and wisdom. He was like my very own Uncle. I'll never forget him.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you, and his valued associate, Barbara, as well as his friend Alan, at this time. We met Robert through the antique bisiness nigh 40 years ago and have maintained a close, friendly relationship through gatherings at our home and dinners at his favorite restauranr "Bonaparts" in Montreal.
Sinserely, Audrey & Bud Seale

Please accept our sincere
condoleances. Bob was a nice person and a gentlemen.