EIVERS, Robert "Bob" - Bob Eivers was born on August 21, 1929 in County Westmeath, Ireland, and died on October 7, 2023, in Ajax, Ontario.
He was the youngest of 10 children born to Thomas Eivers and Mary Kate (Doran).
Predeceased in 2012 by his wife of 49 years, Veronica (Mullen); and in 1957 by his first wife, Mary (Kelly). Also predeceased by his son, Chris Eivers, in 2018.
Survived by his daughter, Mary Rose (Enzo); son, Ray (Laura); daughter, Colleen (Ron); daughter-in-law, Marg; and his dear sister, Betty Lynam in Dublin. Much-loved Papa, Gramps, Grandpa and Pa to Katie (Hanni), Michael (Lia), Jake (Reanne), Laura (Liam), Joanna (Devon), Nathan, Matthew, Jenna, Cecilia (Marcus), Rachel, Alex, Brennan (Marissa), Gabrielle, Renee and Charlotte.
Proud great-grandfather of Quinn, Thomas, Miriam, Max, Lily, Sam, Beth, Maia and Ben.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Bob arrived in Canada in 1951 with virtually nothing but made a good life for himself and his family, starting in restaurants and then moving into sales, eventually starting his own company.
The family would like to thank Dr. Luigi Pedretti for his helpful visits and the palliative care team at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering for their compassionate care. We would also like to thank the staff at Parkland Ajax as well as at Chartwell Harwood for their support over the last 8 years. Special thanks to Malachy for being such a good friend to our Dad.
Visitation will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax), on Friday, October 13th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering), on Saturday, October 14th, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.
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