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ROBERT LEONARD GUSTAFSON
Born: May 18, 1946
Date of Passing: May 25, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT LEONARD GUSTAFSON
After a life well lived, Bob passed away suddenly and quietly at home one week after his 80th birthday.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Vivian, daughters, Betta (James), Moira, and grandsons, Graeme and Sean. He also leaves his sister Shirley, nephew Denis, niece Wendy (Jeremiah), great-nephew Liam, great-niece Ellie, and many beloved in-law relatives.
Born in Nelson, British Columbia, Bob met and married Vivian in Whitehorse, Yukon, in 1970. They embarked on a life together guided by the mantra "Why not?", embracing new experiences with a spirit of adventure.
Bob was devoted to his family, friends and to the care of others. As a husband, he was thoughtful and deeply loving. As a father, he guided with kindness, patience, and quiet example. As a grandfather, he experienced pure joy in playtime when they were little, and pride in watching them grow.
Bob was a dedicated physician, first working as a family doctor in Middleton, Nova Scotia, before taking an opportunity to practice emergency medicine in the United Arab Emirates. He later specialized as an anaesthetist, working predominantly at the Misericordia and Grace Hospitals in Winnipeg. Toward the end of his medical career, he worked as a Medical Advisor for the Workers Compensation Board in Winnipeg and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Beginning in his early forties, Bob’s life was marked by significant medical conditions including heart disease and diabetes. In more recent years, Parkinson’s Disease created a new set of challenges which he endured with patience and resilience.
Bob’s life spoke volumes through quiet acts of service, generosity, and love. He touched many lives without seeking recognition and leaves behind a legacy of compassion, integrity and strength.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue.
Your presence and support mean the most. If you would like to honour Bob with a gift, a donation may be made to Parkinson Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2026
