LANG, Robert Lang

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert Arnold George Lang at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on February 11, 2024, at the age of 63.

Robert was born on April 6, 1960 to Clayton Lang and Elizabeth “Betty” Lawson (née Freeman) in East York, Toronto.

Robert attended St. Michael’s Choir School from Grade 2 through High School.

He ventured downtown every Sunday to sing in the Cathedral and travelled around the country performing with the Choir.

Robert also played on the St. Michael’s Hockey team and held a position on the Football team as well. Robert continued singing in the Men’s choir at St. Michael’s while studying at the University of Toronto – Theology Languages and Botany. Robert had an exceptionally brilliant mind.

He was a compassionate, kind and loving individual who was funny and adventurous.

He was blessed to grow up in a loving home, visiting with his grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins in Toronto and the beautiful Manitoulin Island.

Predeceased by his dear parents, Clayton and Elizabeth; and sisters, Maureen Heyink, Eileen Smeltzer and Elizabeth Farren. He will be deeply missed by his loving sister, Dianne Lang (Todd); and by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and caregivers.

Robert you will remain forever in our hearts. A Mass will be held in Robert’s name at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond St., Toronto), on Thursday, April 4th, at 12:10 p.m. For those unable to attend, you may watch the livestream at: www.stmichaelscathedral.com 

A Celebration of Life will be held in June and will be announced on the Payne Funeral Home website in the coming months.

For those who would like to donate in Robert’s memory, memorial donations to the Huntington Society of Canada or UHKF (Providence Care) would be appreciated.

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