Robert Lee Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of Robert G.H. Lee on November 14th, 2025, at the age of 101, after a battle with pneumonia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years Maude Toye Lee and children Peter (Sharon), Patricia (Wayne), and Catherine (Richard). He was a loving grandfather to Janet, Laurie, Chloé, Elizabeth, Vanessa and Matthew and a doting great-grandfather to Kyro and Portia.
A proud alumnus of McGill University, Robert earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering in 1947 and was later awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in 1998. He also helped establish several McGill scholarships and was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2004. Charitable donations can be made to ‘McGill University in Memory of Robert Lee’ to help continue to support his beloved alma mater. At Robert’s request there will be no funeral.
The story of Robert’s life and his dedication to innovation will be available at a later date.
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