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TERRENCE MICHAEL BOBBY

Born: Oct 29, 1949

Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2012

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TERRENCE MICHAEL BOBBY October 29, 1949 - October 9, 2012 Following a courageous battle with cancer and Kennedy's Disease, Terry passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at home in Black Creek, B.C., surrounded by his loving family and listening to his favourite music. Terry was born in Gimli and raised in Matlock, MB. He joined Transport Canada (Nav Canada) in 1969, after graduating high school, and he worked as an Air Traffic Controller in St. Andrew's, Kenora, Winnipeg and Vancouver before leaving in 2005 due to Kennedy's Disease. Terry was a wonderful, proud and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind, thoughtful, generous, hard-working and honest man. He loved his family and pets above all, but he also loved his football (Go Bombers!), golf and sharing a good laugh and a few drinks with family and friends. Terry was predeceased by his mother Eveline (nee Chastellaine), father John Bobby and brothers Ivan and Jim and sister-in-law Joy (nee Auer). Terry is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Robbie (nee Hogg), his son Brad (Michelle) and grandchildren, Matthew and Angelina, of Simcoe, ON, and his daughter Vanessa (Gerry) of Winnipeg, MB. Also survived by sisters Edna of Winnipeg, Lori (Darryle) of Edmonton, sister-in-law Mary of Toronto, his father-in-law George Hogg and sisters-in-law Marney (Jim) and Lori (Margo) of Calgary, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom were very special to Terry. At Terry's request, there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life to take place in Winnipeg, T.B.A. in 2013. The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kennedy's Disease Research, either online via www.kennedysdisease.org or c/o SMBD-Jewish General Hospital Foundation, Montreal, QC., with thanks and love. Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, B.C., 250-334-0707

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2012

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

  • My condolences in the loss of Terry, father, husband and best friend to you Robbie, and to your daughter Vanessa, and son Brad & Michelle, and grandkids Mathew & Angelina. You are in our hearts and thoughts and prayers as you grieve such a great loss. I met Terry in Vancouver and he was such a kind and caring man. May God be with all of you. Dave & Ann - Posted by: Ann Trick (family friend) on: Oct 22, 2012

  • Robbie & family, We have not met but we both have something in common, KD. My deepest sympathy with your loss of Terry. Peace... Nancy O'Neill Rochester, Minnesota - Posted by: Nancy O'Neill (KD Caregiver) on: Oct 18, 2012

  • Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Robby and family. - Posted by: Rick&Claudia Bunn (co-worker/friend) on: Oct 18, 2012

  • Robbie, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. We are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bruce (Fellow KD'r) on: Oct 18, 2012

  • Dear Robby, please accept our deepest, deepest Sympathy for Terry's passing. We feel like we were right there with you and Terry every step of the way through Michelle's daily updates. He was a good man, and did not deserve such suffering, but who are we to say? Sometimes God has other plans for us. You must have GOOD COMFORT in knowing He is now in a peaceful place looking after you and your family. Therefore, it is with a very, very Heavy Heart that John and I offer our Condolences to you, Brad, Michelle, Matthew, Angelina, Vanessa, Gerry and the rest of your family. You are ALL in our Thoughts, our Hearts and our Prayers. Love, John and Maria, Cambridge, Ont - Posted by: John & Maria Amaral (Friends) on: Oct 17, 2012

  • My condolences to Robbie and the family. Terry was a highly respected member of our ATC group. My thoughts are with you all. - Posted by: Ralph Frith (colleague) on: Oct 16, 2012

  • Terry was one we refer to as a square shooter. It was through his efforts at work and within the Association that the air traffic control system and profession are better today. Terry will be missed by all of us who had the opportunity to cross his path. - Posted by: Carl Fisher () on: Oct 16, 2012

  • Robbie, Edna, Lori & their families. We were deeply sorry to learn of Terry's passing. He will be dearly missed. Our condolences go out to you all. Mary Bobby (sister-in-law)(Toronto), Ron & Elsie Woodley & family (Calgary) - Posted by: mary bobby (sister in law) on: Oct 16, 2012

  • Thinking of you often at this time, and knowing that wonderful memories of Terry will sustain you through these troublesome times. - Posted by: Carl and Mae Fisher (co-worker) on: Oct 16, 2012

  • Robby, you have our deepest sympathy. I worked with Terry in Kenora and Winnipeg and always had the greatest respect for him. Though we have not seen each other for a long time I have nothing but the fondest memories. - Posted by: Wayne Kotylak (friend) on: Oct 14, 2012

  • My condolences to Robbie and all the family. Even though Ken and I are in Nova Scotia we consider Robby and Terry our dearest friends. They were a blessing and so supportive during Ken's illness. Terry is a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. Nancy - Posted by: Nancy McNeil (Friend) on: Oct 14, 2012

  • My deepest condolences to Robbie and family. Terry was one of the most respected people I have ever met and touched so many peoples lives in a positive manner. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: Terry (Bartley) on: Oct 14, 2012

  • So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers - Posted by: Leslie and Bill Young (neighbour from the Hazelbridge days) on: Oct 13, 2012

  • I worked with Terry in ATC from 1994 to about 2005 - whenever it was it left for the Golden coast! In that time he went from being my co-worker to my supervisor but was always a mentor regardless of title. Upon someone's passing everyone always seems to come up with words of kindness and adoration. I can truly say that is not the case here - TM deserved these words a long time ago. ATC back then was a rough and tumble place and TM really was a beacon for the young-uns like me - he had a way of cutting through the bullshit and bringing us back down to earth - a pretty rare quality. In a word the man had what so few do now a days - integrity. I am presently a Supervisor in the very same specialty where TM used to work in YWG ACC. I can honestly say I try my very best to model my behavior after TM - not because he is gone and I want to console the family - but because he truly was a role model for us young guys. While I can appreciate that work is only a small part of our lives, I think his family should take comfort in knowing that he has left a legacy at the place where he spent so much time - his name and more importantly his values will not be forgotten. Words alone are hard to express how I feel - I am very saddened he didn't get more happy years out of retirement - but at least he got some. My condolences to his family and wife. Sincerly Randy Hepner Winnipeg - Posted by: Randy Hepner (Co-worker) on: Oct 13, 2012

  • HI Robby,I'm so sorry to hear about your loss,,he was a wonderful guy and friend. We had many good times together! My thoughts go out to you and your family! - Posted by: blake doerksen (friend) on: Oct 13, 2012

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