BANTING, Robert Freeburne - July 18, 1928 - January 13, 2019
Robert passed away peacefully on January 13, 2019, at the age of 90.
He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Dee; as well as sister Barbara Banting Martin; brother-in-law Barry Teepell; nephews Kenneth Michael Martin, David Grant Martin and Edward Brian Mendham; nieces Natalie Anne Mendham and Tracy Alison Mendham; and step-children Gwendolyn Gove, Jeffrey Crawford, Shawn Hoskin and Jacqueline Madincea; along with the extended families of all.
Bob was predeceased by parents Albert Greenham Banting and Gladys Freeburne Banting, son Stephen Paul Banting and sister Marian Banting Mendham.
Born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, Bob moved in his early years to Canada, where he attended public school and received his secondary school training at FR Close Technical School.
He earned a degree in architectural engineering from Kansas State University before studying business at McMaster University. He returned to Canada after graduating and started a successful, 60-year career in construction, architectural design and investments.
Bob was an active member of his community in Hamilton, holding decades-long memberships in the Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club of Hamilton, Hamilton Thistle Curling Club and Hamilton Golf & Country Club.
He will be greatly missed by many. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Clive Davis, a fine physician and man, who took great care of Bob.
A private family service was held January 19, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to The Freeburne-Banting Foundation, #2000 - 240 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H5, which supports the healthcare community in Hamilton and Toronto.
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