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ROBERT BOB S. BRIDGE
Born: Jul 24, 1933
Date of Passing: Dec 07, 2022
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ROBERT (BOB) S. BRIDGE
Bob passed from this world in the early hours of December 7, 2022, surrounded by family at Kenora hospital overlooking Lake of the Woods.
He is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy Chase; daughters Anne (Greg) and Elizabeth (Chuck), their mother Bonnie, granddaughter Eloise; sisters Mary and Margaret (Jim) and brother Ed; sisters-in-law Cassie and Myra Chase and Donna Kyle (Bill). Bob was predeceased by his son Robert in 1993.
Bob was born July 24, 1933, and grew up in Riverside (Windsor). Following overseas military service, he guided tours in the Canadian Rockies and managed a concert pianist duo touring virtually every state and province. After his first child was born, he earned a hospitality degree from Ryerson.
Bob's career in provincial tourism development and marketing began in Halifax and took him to Kenora, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg, where he spent 20 years with Travel Manitoba while living in Sanford with his family.
Travel and tourism were also an avocation. In retirement, he and Dorothy travelled extensively and lived in Ellensburg, Wash. and McAllen, Texas, and spent a year teaching in South Korea at age 75. Home base for 26 years was Clearwater Bay, Ont.
Nature, wildlife, and habitat conservation were of enduring interest and concern for Bob. Out of doors, he was in his element: golfing, birding, hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, and sailing Merlin on LOTW and Lake Superior with Dorothy and retrievers Sailor and Sailor II.
Exceedingly well-read, a great chef and host, a man of strong values and faith, he remained youthful, adaptable, and a proud Canadian attuned to world affairs.
Funeral service is Monday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 912 Superior St., Keewatin, ON. Reception to follow. Condolences may be left at alcockfuneralhome.com.
Donations may be made in Bob's memory to Ducks Unlimited or The Kenora Cat Shelter.
The family sincerely thanks all the excellent doctors at Keewatin Clinic, especially Shannon Wiebe, for their exceptional ongoing care. We also thank ER and second floor staff at LWDH for their recent compassionate care.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2022
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Dorothy and family What a lovely and lively testimony to life!! Our deepest condolences. VWL will always be your 2nd home and in our hearts always be. DrClarkvonHeller - Posted by: DrClark VonHeller (Friend ) on: Dec 19, 2022
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My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace - Posted by: jeanette noone (friend ) on: Dec 19, 2022
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Our Prayers and Thoughts going out to you Dorothy and your Family.. Betty and I will be Thinking of You and See You Later. Take Care and Be Safe. Robert Rest In Peace.. - Posted by: Richard and Betty Kuntz (Friendss from McAllen, Texas) on: Dec 19, 2022
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We are so sad to hear that Bob has died so suddenly. We have missed you both down in the Village of Westlakes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Connie and Chuck Hvass (McAllen friends) on: Dec 19, 2022
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. Peace be with you during this time and always. Love from Carilyn - Posted by: Carilyn Carlson (Cousin of Dorothy Chase) on: Dec 14, 2022
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So sad to hear about Bob. He was wonderful friend,boss,and mentor. He always had a smile, enjoyed a good laugh and always made time for you. We have been away from Manitoba for many years now but Bob is one of the most memorable friends from our time there. - Posted by: Jack and Heather Miller (Friends ) on: Dec 11, 2022
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My sincere Condolences to your family…May you live on the Love Bob left behind…love…Brigitte - Posted by: Brigitte Rathje Papadakis (Friend ) on: Dec 11, 2022
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Our sincerest condolences, Dorothy and family. Wishing you peace and healing. Ken and Margaret Chase. - Posted by: Ken Chase (Cousin of Dorothy Chase) on: Dec 10, 2022
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Condolences to Bob's family. I worked with Bob at Travel Manitoba for many years. Always had the greatest of respect and admiration for him. He "cut me a lot of slack" back in those days. A true gentleman. - Posted by: Terry Wm Lewycky (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2022
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I wanted to pass on my condolences to all of you. I have such great memories of the years you lived in Sanford. You were great friends and it left a big hole when the family left Sanford. Please know that I remember you well. Marion Klassen - Posted by: Marion Klassen (Old friend) on: Dec 10, 2022