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Robert Guillaume Obituary

Guillaume, Robert "Bob" B.
ROTTERDAM - Robert "Bob" B. Guillaume, age 73, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2023.
Bob was born in Buffalo to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Gunthrup) Guillaume. Robert spent his adult life in the Capital District. As a child, he and his family followed his dad along to various military bases including Puerto Rico, Texas and the Dakotas.
Bob was an architect at kW Mission Critical Engineering since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at EYP as an architect from 1976 until the mid-2000s.
Bob loved spending time with his daughter and granddaughter, playing golf with his friends (The Loopers), listening to music, and going out to dinner. He and Cathy enjoyed traveling, going to concerts and stand-up comedians. He never met a game of trivia he could not win.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, Susan (Berghela) Guillaume, and was married to her for 47 years until her passing in 2014. He then married Cathy Stealey-Ayala in 2017. He has one daughter, Amy (Guillaume) Conway, age 55, and one granddaughter, Emily Conway, age 22. He is also survived by three brothers, John, Chuck and Rick Guillaume.
Family and friends are invited and may call on Monday, July 17, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue. Burial will immediately follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie. Please feel free to not wear black. Bob never wore black and in fact loved pinks and blues and greens. Following the burial, everyone is welcome at the Troy Beer Garden, 2 King St., Troy, for food, drinks and the sharing of funny Bob stories.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY, 12204, or to the family for funeral and memorial expenses at https://gofund.me/c39ca4fe.
Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 13, 2023.

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Art Kaplan

July 26, 2023

Amy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. I knew Bob for many years starting when we were both young architects working for Harris Sanders and EYP. Bob was a gentleman and a really good person. He had a passion for his profession and an even greater passion for his family. His passing was so unexpected especially since he was so vibrant and full of life. May he rest in peace.

Art Kaplan

Jeff and Cheryl Nutter

July 17, 2023

Amy,

Cheryl and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Bob was always the best work colleague, golf partner and friend. He would always be the first person to reach out and lend that hand in support to myself or others if in need. Bob will be truly missed by everyone that had the honor to meet and know him. Simply, a great man and mentor.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Luann Guillaume

July 17, 2023

Amy, So sorry for the loss of your father. May God bless and he RIP.

Jim Jewett

July 14, 2023

Rest in peace. From the loopers

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"The Loop"

July 13, 2023

To the family of Robert Guillaume,

We are so sorry for your loss. Robert was a beloved member of our golf group, The Loop, and we will miss him dearly. He was always a great sport, and he always brought a smile to our faces. We will never forget his sense of humor, his competitive spirit, and his love of the game.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

The Loop

Kevin Brodery

July 13, 2023

I only knew Bob from our golf loop. Played with him twice recently. He was easy to like. A real gentleman. I am sorry for the loss of his easy nature, genuine smile and good conversation. Kevin B.

"The Loop"

July 13, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories will help us cope with your absence in "The Loop" each and every Saturday morning.

Michelle Burton

July 13, 2023

Amy and Emily you were the lights of his life! He shined when he was around you. RIP Bob

G.Goggin

July 13, 2023

Simply a gentleman, he will be missed deeply. A terrible loss.

Jo Jean Allen

July 12, 2023

Dearest Amy and family...So sad and sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love.

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