Robert Gerald Bontaine passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 88 years.
Bob was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, on January 24, 1937, a son of the late Jack C. and Olive (Hyndman) Bontaine.
A beloved and cherished husband of Marion (Schmitt) Bontaine, whom he married on August 27, 1960, and who predeceased him on May 11, 2022.
Loving father of Robin Bontaine and Shawn Bontaine and wife Eva. Proud grandfather of Shawn Bontaine and wife Alicia, Ryan Bontaine, Scott Bontaine and partner Chantelle Oliveira, and great-grandfather of Kayden Bontaine, Kinsley Bontaine, Stacy Rodger, and Miles Bontaine.
Bob will be missed by his brother Jack Bontaine and wife Carol, by brother-in-law Tom Isotamm and wife Norma, as well as by nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is predeceased by his sister Linda Isotamm.
Cremation has taken place. All are welcome to a memorial visitation at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend the funeral, a livestream link will be available on the funeral home website.
Interment in Fairmont Cemetery, Baden, at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations would be accepted to the Diabetes Association or Alzheimer Society and would be appreciated by the family.
Personal condolences and donation information are available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Glendinning Funeral Home.
