Robert C. “Bob” Hill
Died: November 9, 2008 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
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MASONIC CREST AND SHRINE CREST
HILL, Robert C. “Bob” VE3 EVG Silent Key 1927-2008
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London ON Sunday, November 9th, 2008 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (MacKenzie) Hill. Dear father of Robin Jeffries, husband Jim, Red Lake ON; Chip Hill, wife Lianne, Mount Albert ON; Rod Hill, London ON and Ronda Laughlin, husband Michael, Denver CO. Also loved by his grandchildren Leigh, Brett, Phylicia and Samantha. Dear brother of Diane Horlick, London ON and Roy (Pat) Pryor, Indre et Loire, France. Many nieces and nephews will hold fond memories of Uncle Bob. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 pm Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London ON where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday, November 14th at 1:30 pm with Reverend Daniel M. MacDonald officiating. If you wish to make a memorial donation in Bob’s memory, please consider the Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation (for the London Learning Centre-Operations), 453 Dufferin Avenue, London, ON N6B 1Z7 or Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, (Canadian Unit), 468 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2T3. A masonic service under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M., of which Bob was a 60 year member, will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Bob is retired from IBM, a member of the former Scooter Unit, Mocha Shrine Temple, and a member of Ontario Genealogical Society, as well as a volunteer with the Dyslexia Program at the London Scottish Rite Learning Centre. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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As Worshipful Master and on behalf of the Officers and Members of St. John’s Lodge No. 20, I would like to take this opportunity to express our most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Bro. Robert Hill.
Trust that God is with you in your hearts and prayers at this time of your loss.
It was a personal honour to present Bob with his 60 Year pin at our meeting in September 2008. I found him to be a most interesting and exciting brother. I enjoyed our conversations before and after Lodge very much.
If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me directly at 519-681-2275.
Once again, let me extend our condolences to your family at this time.
Christopher D. Mortlock
Worshipful Master 2008
St. John’s Lodge No. 20
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Roddy and family during this difficult time.
There are many people that we meet in our lives but only a few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts. Bob was one of those people and I am glad to have had the opportunity to meet him. He certainly could make me smile and laugh. My sympathies to Marjorie and family.
Our deepest sympathies to Marjorie and family. Bob was a wonderful comrad and friend. We will miss him as a fellow Ham, Lodge, Shriner and Scooter Unit member. We will also miss his great sense of humor we’ve all come to love. God Bless.
Goodbye Bob. It was wonderful to find you, eventually. We knew each other just a short while, but meeting you, my brother, was one of the most memorable and happy moments of my life. I am so glad we got to know each other and I will remember the many happy times we had during our visit to Canada and your visit to UK and France. Having you and Marj and your children as part of our family has been very special to me and Pat and all our children. With much love, Your brother Roy. xx
Dearest Uncle Bob. You are the first and last uncle I had! And it was fun. I am so glad I met you and all my aunts and cousins, too. We will all remember you with affection. With much love from Jill, Roger, Joseph, Steph and Baby Sam. xxx
With love and sympathy to Marj and the 4Rs and families. We know how sad you must be feeling and we share in your loss. Thinking of you. With much love from Roy, Pat, Jill, John, Nicholas, Roger, Rachel, Joseph, Steph, Sam, Sam, Claire and Helen. xxxx
Mrs. Hill and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Hill. I went to school with Rod and Ronda at Huron Heights Public School. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences.
From Tracy (Russell) McLaughlin – (86 Irving Place, London, ON)
Hello , although it has been far too long since we last spoke to each other please accept my heartfelt condolences on Bob`s passing , He is a treasure to be sorely missed. Take care and God bless you all Brad Dorland
“Bob’s Your Uncle”
a catch phrase dating back to 1887…
Meaning:
*Your all Set
*you’ve got it made
*no problem
*This expression is used to show how simple it is to do something
And for me Bob is my Uncle and loving him was easy! Uncle Bob and Aunt Marj were a constant influence during my youth , always there to help celebrate special occasions and accomplishments.
Uncle Bob’s sense of hunour and kidding ways always made me feel special , as he took the time to pay attention
It was later in life, I most appreciate!
Uncle Bob and Aunt Marj did a cross country tour. I was blessed to have them hang out with me. Circumstances as they were, when they arrived I was convalescing after surgery. Typically this would have been a stressful time to have house guest. But in true Bob form he entertained me! An explorer in his heart he mastered mass transit and encouraged me ( a residendent of Edmonton for over 20 years ) to visit the jewels he found in the city.
I will miss Uncle Bob and feel blessed he was in my life
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Bob was so young at heart, always ready with a joke and a smile. I will miss him very much.
Marjorie and family — Our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time.
Bob was a true friend to my family, and my father Ross. It is rare and very special that a friendship endures for so long.
I will always remember Bob’s fantastic sense of humour, and the smile and laugh that lit up not only his face, but the whole room. And of course, we will all remember his resemblance to Johnny Carson — and his mastery of Johnny’s golf swing.
It was an honour and a pleasure to know Bob. The world has lost a treasure.
Pam Morton, and daughter Robyn
We will dearly miss our Uncle Bob and have many fond memories of him. Aunt Marj, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Cathy, John, Chris & Justin
Good bye Uncle Bob. It took us a long time finding but I am very glad I did. It was great to get to know you and to learn about you and your life. I shall remember with great pride our first contact and gratitude. It says a lot about your bigness of heart that you took us so readily into your family. It is hard to think that that heart has now given out and you that you are not just ‘having us on’ as you did so often. Farewell.
Love from John, Rachel, Sam, Claire and Helen.
Rod, we were sorry to hear about your father’s death. We offer our condolences to you, your mother and the rest of your family.
Gayle and Steve Wilson
To Marge & family
I was totally taken aback to hear of Bob’s passing. It was only last month we were sharing lunch with the IBM London retirees group and reminiscing about the good old days, and the many commuting trips we did together on Via Rail between London and Toronto.
I am very sorry that I will not be able to make it to the visitation or the funeral. Bob was a very good friend and I will miss him.
I hope you will receive strength knowing of my fond memories of Bob and the good times we shared.
Sincerely.
Gerry Lidington
40 Fourwinds Rd.
London
IBM Retiree
We will all miss Bob’s hilarious sense of humor and friendship. He blessed my mother’s (Eleanor Jackson)life with his recent enthusiasm in geneaological research and she wanted me to convey all her love and condolensences to Marg and family. (Eleanor is currently in the hospital recovering from a recent viral bout).
Our deepest sympathy.
Dan & Sue Mendenhall
Westland, Michigan
Uncle Bob – it meant the world to us to be accepted into the Hill Clan. You truly were a special person. Although we only knew you a short time, we will miss you sadly with your beaming smile and jaunty quip.
Love Nick
It is with deep regret we hear the news of Bob’s passing. He has played a major role in the lives of our family. From his interest in Heathkit to his affair with the Troy police (long story!) we have many fond memories of his laughter, his smile and his spirit. Marge and family – we love you and hope the best to you all during this time of remembering.
Our deepest condolences to the extended Hill family. Our thoughts are with you all.
Bob was a great guy. He always had little one liners and he loved to pick on Jessie(put your shoes on Lucy), and she loved when he picked on her. He will be sadly missed when we are working outside.Bob would always come to check out what we were working on and stop to chat with us, either giving input in what we were doing or just chatting about whatever. I knew he belonged to the Shriners I just didn’t realize how long(60yrs), very committed!We would like to pass our condolences on to Marjorie and the family for the loss of their loved one.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Chip and family. I have great memories of your dad and his sense of humor. A little over a year ago I stopped in at the cottage to talk to your mom and dad and watched your dad joke with my kids the same way he joked with us – he hadn’t changed a bit.
God bless.