TAYLOR, Robert James "Bobby" - DECEMBER 18, 1944 – NOVEMBER 7, 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob on Tuesday November 7th, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by his side at the age of 77 years.
Beloved husband of Sandra for 55 years.
Loving father of Michael and Jeff. Cherished poppa of Braden.
Sadly missed by his siblings Bill (Jinette), Marlene Badgley (Late Randy), Patti Hapon (Ed).
Much loved by his nieces and nephews Meaghan (Shaun), Michelle, Jennifer (Kevin), Alison (Corey), Paul (Ekaterina), Chad, Aaron, and their families.
Brother-in-law to Bill Kalynko (Rose). Dear son of the late Ivan and Gertrude Taylor.
Bob will be missed by all his family and friends.
Bob was the oldest of all the cousins and instrumental in organizing the annual family reunion golf tournament for many years. He enjoyed a successful career with Steelcase Canada.
Bob enjoyed coaching hockey and baseball and was an avid sailor and golfer.
He will be forever known as "BobDog" to the younger generation. Bob's kindness and inclusion was shared throughout the family. Special thank you to all the Doctors and Nurses at the Lakeridge Health Cancer Care and the Palliative Care Team for their compassion and care.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street West on Friday November 11th from 4pm to 7pm and on Saturday November 12th from 12:30 pm until time of Bob's Celebration of Life that will take place in the chapel at 1:30 pm.
Donations may be made to the Lakeridge Health Foundation Cancer Care or the Sunrise Youth Group.
Expressions of sympathy and memorial tributes may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com .