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Published by Ottawa Citizen on Feb. 10, 2016.

PEACE, Dr. Robert William "Bob"
July 16, 1948 - February 8, 2016
Peacefully, surrounded by family after courageously fighting aggressive brain cancer. Beloved husband of Diane McClymont Peace. Cherished father of Christopher (Laura), Lesley, Heather (Eric), grandfather of William and Katherine. Loving son of the late Lt. Col. William and Margaret Peace. Son-in-law to the late Bruce and Marian McClymont. Brother to Shirley (Jim), Don (Elaine), Marilyn (Dan), and Debbie (Peter). Brother-in-law to Catherine. Nephew to Norma. Cousin to Trudi. Uncle to Shane, Lynne (Mike), Troy (Zannab), Matthew (Tara), Jaclyn (Jamin), Tara (Aloysio), Jannetta, Corey (Ashley), Sarah, Jeremy, Danika, Sabia, Parker, Cohen, Neve, Abbas, Haneefah, Adam, and Rowan. Robert completed his undergraduate degrees at Carleton and his MSc and PhD at McGill. He enjoyed a distinguished 35-year career as a Nutrition Biologist with the Nutrition Research Division of Health Canada. Robert believed in service to his community. After earning a Queen's Scout Award, he served as a dedicated leader for over 30 years with Scouts Canada. He worked tirelessly with the National Capital Visually Impaired Sporting Association leading dragon boating, skiing, biking, and camping activities. He assisted many seniors in the area through the ROSSS program. One of his last endeavours was to compete with the Ottawa Dragon Masters dragon boat team, who qualified for the upcoming Worlds in Australia. He was an avid outdoorsman, organizing and running camping and canoe trips for many, where he showcased his culinary genius (creating the world's best hot chili). He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son, and friend. He will be sorely missed by his wife, family, Poets and their wives, Scouters, seniors, and many others. Special thanks to the staff of CCAC, Maycourt, the Civic, General and St. Vincent Hospitals as well as to Drs. Lauder, Tsai, Malone, Gertler, and Livingstone. Family and friends may pay their respects at
Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery
3700 Prince of Wales Dr. 613-692-1211
on Sunday, February 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday (15) after 9:30 a.m. The funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel on Monday at 11 a.m., followed by interment. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Robert can do so to Scouts Canada. Memories of condolence can be shared at
www.arbormemorial.ca/en/capital.

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David Potter

January 30, 2024

I knew Bob in high school at Laurentian and later at Carleton. We were school mates and friends, in those days.
David Potter, Ottawa

Cathie English

June 28, 2021

Looking to talk to Bob's Family regarding their dad's paddling on our Ottawa Dragon Boat Team. Please contact me.

Fenja & Ernie Brodo

March 9, 2016

Dear Diane,
I just heard today of your loss and we extend our condolences to you and your family. It must be very hard to lose someone so dear and so close.

February 16, 2016

Dear Diane, Chris, Leslie and Heather, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of Bob. He was an amazing man and an example to all of us of how to live life fully.
Janice and Charlie

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Rachelle Fauteux

February 14, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with you Diane in this very trying time. May your wonderful memories of Bob help you to go on.

February 14, 2016

Dear Diane:
I and Asmat were in Pakistan when we got the sad news about Bob. We tried to change our travel plans to ensure that we make to the funeral service. We are now in Ottawa but both of us have a very bad cold and cough. We are hoping to attend the funeral service for Bob on Monday.
As you know, Bob and I were co-workers for over 30 years at Health Canada. During my 45 years of professional service in Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario) and during my interactions with scientists worldwide, I had not met an exceptional, compassionate, caring, considerate and helpful person like Bob. He was a perfect gentleman. He did not know how to say no to any request from his peers and entertained each request with a smile. When we moved to Ottawa from Sakatoon in 1977, he went to a great length to assist us in buying a house and getting us settled in Ottawa. Bob even helped me in filling out forms and required documents for Sadaf (my daughter)' admission to the medical school at Western University. Bob was a true friend and colleague. I considered him as my younger brother. The Gilani family owes him a lot and we would sadly miss him. May God bless his soul in paradise. Please accept our sincere condolences at the passing of Dr. Robert William Peace and may God give you and the family the patience to bear this heavy loss. At the Gilani household, Dr. Peace would always be remembered for his kindness.
Asmat and Ghulam Sarwar Gilani and Family

Phillip Jones

February 14, 2016

Dear Chris, Heather, Leslie and Diane. My condolences to your family for the loss of Robert Peace. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve as a scout under him in Manotick. The skills he taught us have never left and continue to make a positive impact in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Manon Valin

February 13, 2016

Dear Peace family,

My condolences for the loss of a wonderful husband and loving father. I have been fortunate to meet such a great man. He was a devoted volunteer for NCVISA and helped out in so many ways. We will miss him and his dry humour tremendously.

Janice Ife

February 12, 2016

Diane,

I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My condolances to you, your family and all his friends; it sounds like you've all lost a very special man.

Cliff Sparkes

February 11, 2016

Dear Peace Clan
My sincerest of condolences. Losing someone we love is never easy, but knowing that we have been able to be a part of the life of that person, we can realize that we are blessed to have been able to share in his life, and we will cherish the legacy and memories he leaves with us.

Penny Thompson

February 11, 2016

My condolences. I worked with Bob, he was a kind man with a terrific sense of humour.
Penny

Carolyn Clark

February 10, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. He was a kind, gentle, caring and smart man. Love and care to you, Diane, and all Bob's family.
I have so many happy childhood memories of cousin Bob and family. And the love and support of Bob and his brother and sisters and mom and dad.
Light and Love on all your memories.

February 10, 2016

I didn't know Bob for a very long time..just this past summer I came to know him paddling in our dragon boat, the Ottawa Dragon Masters. He was sorely missed when he became ill. He was such a special fellow... a true gentleman..not to be forgotten ever...

Sarah MacKinnon (fellow paddler)

Rudy and Helen Shakarchi

February 10, 2016

Dear Diane, Chris, Lesley and Heather,

Our thoughts are with you in this very difficult time.Bob will be remembered as our friend and neighbour.

Liane Whiteman

February 10, 2016

Diane, Christopher and family
Wow! So sorry to hear the news about Bob. You both and Janice/Charlie, gave me my first job as a nanny. I was in the care of a 4 month old and a 9 month old infant boys. I had my hands full, but with the love from everyone we managed it for a few months until I got accepted into the ECE program. That was thanks to all of you. Now it is your turn to lean on other peoples shoulders. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of healing.

irene may

February 10, 2016

we are so sorry to learn of Bob's passing.our sympathies go out to his family

sincerely

Irene & Jack May
Forida, Manotick

February 10, 2016

My memories of Bob have always been of his kind, patient, smiling and welcoming nature. Please accept the condolences of the Murphy family. Love to all.
Chuck Murphy

Claire and John Zahab

February 10, 2016

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.

Tony LaBossiere

February 10, 2016

A gentleman and great wit as well as friend. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to you Diane, Heather et al. Let's not mourn his passing as so much as celebrate his being. Best wishes Tony labossiere

Anne Sewell

February 10, 2016

So very sad to read of Bob's passing. I remember from our days at Health Canada what a vibrant, outgoing personality he was. Coincidentally Bob's name came up in conversation just last week. For whatever reason Tolstoy's name was mentioned and I told the story of when Diane was expecting Christopher and how Bob said if the baby was a boy he wanted to call him Warren. Cherish the memories. Anne Sewell
I wish I could be with you on Sunday to celebrate Bob's life. Unfortunately I will be out of town but will be thinking of you.

Order of the Caribou recipient. Bob Peace

Rod Wilson

February 10, 2016

I am terribly sad to say farewell to my long time Scouting friend. I can only offer the Canoe Tripper's Prayer Rise free from care before the dawn and seek adventure, Let noon find thee by other lakes, and my night over take thee everywhere at home. I pray you have found the ultimate campsite Bob.

February 10, 2016

Dear Lesley & Diane, Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Joan Harding Peterborough MG

Heather and Ken Shore

February 10, 2016

Thank you Bob for being such a wonderful Mentor to all Scouters. You will truly be missed!

Emma Murphy

February 10, 2016

Dearest Lesley, my condolences to your you, your mother Diane, your brother Chris, and the rest of your family. Here if you need me and keeping you in my thoughts.

February 10, 2016

Lesley and Diane, thinking and praying for all of you at this sad time.
Sue Lajeunesse, Peterborough MG

Grace & Ron Jones

February 10, 2016

Diane, Chris, Lesley, & Heather,

Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bob's such a special man who embraced life to the fullest and touched the hearts of everyone he came in contact with. We will always treasure our visit with him while shopping just before Christmas. Hang on tight to your memories and always remember Love never Dies.

Angie (aka Ann) Garant (aka Guerard)

February 10, 2016

Diane and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

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