Sunday, October 23, 2005

DOUGLAS- Robert (Bob) Hiram – Peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Port Colborne General Hospital at the age of 77. Robert was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 9, 1928 and he was a member of the Masonic Thistle Lodge in Amherstburg. He came to Port Colborne in 1960 and was employed at John Deere Welland Works for 29 years. Married on July 12, 1950, he will be forever loved and cherished by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Jean Douglas. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Mary Brunarski and her husband David, and his daughter-in-law Anna Bilinski. Robert will be fondly remembered by Robert James and Caitlyn van Kralingen as a very special Papa. Robert is survived by his brother Arrunnah Douglas (Winnipeg), his favourite niece Valerie Douglas (Winnipeg) and his favourite nephew Ronald Kowk, whose recent visits were very special to Robert. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Harriet Douglas, his twin brother James, his brothers Gordon and Gerald and his sister Ruth. To those who knew Robert well, he was a proud man who confronted all of life’s challenges. He always had a story to tell, whether from his childhood, his days as a boxer, or his life on the boats. Behind his tough exterior was a gentle man who cared deeply for those around him. Robert enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by his friends Fred and Mary Konig who have been a source of support and strength for him over the years. Robert has touched many lives in many ways and he will be missed by all of us. Cremation has taken place. In Robert’s memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the PORT COLBORNE CHAPEL of the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOMES, 135 Clarence St.