Pensioner's Association
"The Group"
No Longer Riding the Rigs
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| Bob Hesp |
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| Last Alarm | ||
| Robert David Hesp | ||
| June 6, 1921 - May 4, 2016 | ||
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| October 25, 1947 to July 1, 1981 | ||
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HESP, Robert (Bob) David - It
is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) David Hesp
announces his passing on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in his 95th
year. Bob will be greatly missed by his loving wife and "first
mate" of 74 years Irene (nee Paquette), his son Dean, and his
grandsons Ryan and Andrew and great-grandson Nate.
Bob will be fondly remembered by his extended family,
sister-in-law Alice Stevens, Gordon (Mary Jane) Stevens, Roberta
( Paul) Harris, Anita Boucher, Kathy Jarred, Mitch (May) Wilson,
Dennis (Cathy) Wilson, Rick (Savitrie) Wilson, Marty (Kim)
Wilson, Glen Wilson, Mike (Donna) Wilson, Linda (Dave) Roberge
and Lisa (Greg) Phillips who all spent many happy moments with
Uncle Bob at the cottage, in Florida and at the many family
gatherings over the years. Bob was born on June 6, 1921 in Bristol, England and immigrated to Canada with his parents. Living on very little means, as was the case for many in those days, Bob discovered his love for music which remained an important part of his life throughout. Most that knew him have many fond memories of his beautiful singing voice, which he never hesitated to showcase. Bob joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 18, to serve his country during the second World War, which he did for the duration in many campaigns in the Atlantic Theatre. On one of his infrequent shore leaves, he married the love of his life Irene on September 12, 1942. After serving his country, Bob came back to Hamilton to start a family, and to serve his community as a firefighter with the Hamilton Fire Department. Bob served in many capacities with the dept, from 1947 to 1981, retiring as a Lieutenant. In retirement, Bob lived the life that many of us can only aspire to. Residing at his "Islands in the Sun"; his cottage on Lake Erie for the summer and a home in Florida for the winter. While also taking numerous adventures around the world with Irene. Other than his family, the loves of his life were singing, golfing, entertaining, driving and staying current with the world by reading the paper every day front to back. Robert David Hesp was loved and respected by everyone he met. He was a great man who lived a great life.
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