It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing, after a short illness, of our husband, father, grand & great-grandfather. Married for 60 years to his beloved wife Pat (Popejoy), he also leaves his daughter Shelley (Steve Sheffield), his son David (fiancé Tracy) grandchildren Evan & Avery Sheffield, Braden Clark, & great-grandchild Georgia Sheffield, & step-great-grand-daughter Halley. Also to mourn him is brother Jim, & sister Doreen Weise (the late Erich). He is also survived by 10 nephews and nieces, & brother-in law Douglas Popejoy.
After 5 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, he spent all his business life in the Marine Engine & Generator business. Always a lover of being on water, he owned a succession of boats mostly fast, until his last vessel, the 32ft. steel converted Lake Erie fish tug, on which he spent many happy days & weeks on Georgian Bay with family & friends, cruising & of course fishing! Family & friends also enjoyed the parties & music at their cottage on Little Go Home Bay for 39 years., where many happy memories were made. He was a loving, caring, wonderful father & friend, knowledgeable on many subjects, very witty, comical always, willing to help when needed. He remembered & cherished all the many friends he made in his lifetime.
In Lieu of services (due to Covid) please take some time with family or friends & raise a glass to Bob to toast a life well-lived. Memorial donations to Hospice Huronia would be appreciated. He will be remembered!