GIGNAC, Robert “Bob” Arthur Gignac

It is with heavy hearts to announce the sudden passing of Robert Gignac at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 86. Bob will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Margaret, who together shared 38 years of marriage. Bob will also be missed by his children; Susan Gignac (Bill), Ron Gignac, Rob Gignac, and Jason Gignac, as well as his two step-children; Tammy Kerr (Steve) and Russel Kerr. Bob leaves behind his dear grandchildren; Jeffrey, Ryan, Alex, Braedon, Katie, Devon, Matthew, Jordon, Corey, Jayda and Harper, and step-grandchild Jacob, as well as his 4 great-grandchildren. Bob will be remembered by his sister Bonnie Griffin (John, deceased) and his brother Murray Gignac (Christine). He will also be remembered by his nieces; Jenny and Sam, and nephews; Randy (deceased), Steve, Mike, Jeff and Rick. Bob is pre-deceased by his mother and father Rose and Arthur Gignac and predeceased his mother-in-law and father-in-law Leona and Larry Cyples. He will be missed by his brother and sister in laws; Bonnie (Ron) McEwen, Buz Cyples (deceased), Linda (Wes) Brittenden, Gale (deceased) (John) Deering, Larry Jr Cyples, Paul Cyples (deceased), Mark (Gary) Cyples, Wayne (Lynda) Cyples, Louise (Pete) Smits, and many, many nieces and nephews. Bob had a large circle of family, friends and supporters around him, he will be missed by all who knew him.

Bob was born in Parry Sound, Ontario to parents Rose and Arthur Gignac. He moved to Galt at age 1, and early on in his life he suffered from a type of polio and spent a few years in braces. He was told he would be in a wheelchair by age 40. Being the strong person he was, Bob did not end up in a wheelchair, and instead had a long and fulfilling career of bowling.

Bob was a proprietor of two bowling alleys, one in Preston and one in Strathroy. He absolutely loved bowling, it was one of his greatest passions in life. He was one of the best bowlers in Canada, and won many awards throughout the years. He also won the Canadian Bowling Championship. He is in the Ontario Bowling hall of fame as well as the Cambridge Sports Hall of fame. Bowling was Bob’s life, he even played at age 86, and gathered together a group of friends from John Bayus Park to play in Brantford.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Preston Branch 126, (334 Westminster Dr N, Cambridge) on Saturday July 11, 2026 from 1-4 p.m.