Robert (Bob) Storey
August 20, 2011
At Richmond Woods Retirement Residence, on Saturday, August 20th, 2011, R.L. (Bob) Storey of London passed away in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Miriam (2008) for over fifty years. Loving father and grandfather of the late Miriam Ann (2009), (Harry Moffat) and their children Andrew and Nicola; and Pat (Neil O’Brien) and their children Maureen and Anna Rose. Born in Toronto in 1926, Bob attended Public School and Ontario School for the Blind. He graduated from McMaster University in 1949 and was employed by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind as a Case Worker in Toronto, Field Worker in Peterborough and Hamilton, and Executive Director for Newfoundland division 1953-1966, Manitoba to 1977, Ontario to 1980, and Director of International Services until his retirement in 1987. Bob was a member of the St. John’s Kiwanis Club, the Winnipeg and Toronto Lions Clubs as well as a member of various United Church committees in those cities. Bob was an inspiration to family and friends and touched the lives of many individuals throughout Canada and the world. He maintained his love of life and interest in everything around him despite adversity. The family wishes to thank his friends and caregivers at Richmond Woods Retirement Residence. A memorial service will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL 709 Wonderland Road North, on Friday, September 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Keith Rameshwar officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bob are asked to consider the CNIB. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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We remember your Mom and Dad as great neighbours and friends on Elvaston Drive in Toronto. Your Dad always enjoyed watching, and yes, helping Bob whenever he was tackling jobs around our home. We served together on many committees at Victoria Village United Church. May you have wonderful memories to turn to for comfort, family and friends for support, and hope and strength to help ease your sadness at this difficult time...With our love, and sympathy, Bob and Carol
We really enjoyed our times with Bob and Miriam during the early 1970's - when we were all in Winnipeg - and lived only a couple of blocks apart. Bob had a great sense of humor and was an inspiration - an amazing man. We have great memories of both Bob and Miriam and are saddened to hear now of Bob's passing.
There seems to be a theme developing here. I will join the list of people who had the pleasure of being a neighbour of Bob and Miriam. Our neighbour relationship quickly progressed to a wonderful friendship that included their entire family. Their support and encouragement of me during the London years is deeply appreciated. I will miss Bob's wit and wisdom just as I miss Miriam's caring and thoughtfulness. I thank them and their family for many wonderful times spent together. With sincere sympathy, love Lynda
Bob: what a remarkable man! I first became acquainted with Bob and Miriam as neighbours of my daughter, Lynda. When he made the move to Richmond Woods retirement home after Miriam's death, we talked frequently on the phone and I was able to drop in for visits from time to time. I appreciate, too, contacts I have made with Bob and Miriam’s family who have been kind and considerate of me and Lynda. I have many fond "Storey memories": a Canada Day spent around the pool with the family comes to my mind today. I will miss Bob. Most sincerely and with sympathy, George
Bob was my second cousin. As a child he was I always found him to be larger than life. Bob was an accomplished man and an inspiration to us all. Although I cannot be there in person I will be there in spirit. Bob will always be fondly remembered. With deepest sympathy cousin Genie
I have had the privilege of being Bob's "across the hall neighbor" since I moved to Richmond Woods. His cheerfulness, friendliness and determination have set a great example to me in accepting changes in my life. Just last Thursday we were having 'entertainment' in the Great Hall, and Bob , using his walker, walked up the hall alone to the program. A truly outstanding man.
Our condolences go out to Patsy Storey and remaining family. We will always remember Uncle Bob's piano playing in Cowansville and his big, booming laugh. He was a truly wonderful man. With sincere sympathy, Joanne, Melissa, Bruno, Kalea & Kai, Lee & Hailey
Dear Patsy and family, On behalf of my mother and sister we extend our condolances on learning of your fathers passing and also your sister Miriam Ann. We have very fond memories of the Story family while being our neighbours on Portugal Cove Road. We especially remember the unique relationship between your father and mine through the two handed sign language. , Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely,Anne Marie Gaulton[Snow]
Patsy, I am sorry to hear father has passed away and your mother and sister before him. It has been many years since you lived on Portugal Cove Road and I was around the corner on New Cove Road. I remember when you moved to Winnipeg, though I am sure I did not understand how far that was from St John's. I remeber your father built a house for your dog, and if I remember correctly her name was Dinah. With Sympathy, Arlene
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What a wonderful man. Bob's joy for life and his laughter hold such a strong place in our hearts. It was always a pleasure to meet Bob and Miriam and we shared good times growing up. He is a real inspiration and will be sincerely missed. We hope you are surrounded by love and good memories and can hold on to those things to guide you through the challenges of his passing. Love from Grant and Mary Allan, (Robert and Alice's son) Doug, Susan, Janet, Nancy and Families
~ Grant and Mary Allan and Family, Acton, ON