Obituary of Robert (Bob) Joseph Jacobs

JACOBS, Robert (Bob)Joseph Passed away peacefully at home in Brantford with his family at his side on Thursday, February 26, 2009, in his 85th year. Loving husband of Evelyn and of the late Helen (nee Peters). Wonderful father of Steve, Paul, Gregg and Jennifer. Cherished Poppie of Azzure-Lea, Lindsay, Stephen, Matthew, Melinda and Michael. Fondly remembered by Donna Jacobs. Brother of Fred and Bonnie, Betty (deceased) and Joe McCarthy, Frances and Clare Richardson (both deceased), Jack and Mabel (both deceased), Ed (deceased) and Helen. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by Donna and Fred Brinker, Danny and Dee Dee Harbour and families. Dad was a retiree from Dofasco, WW II Naval Vet, and Ham Radio Operator (VE3CJW). Many thanks to Dr. Jeff Manning, Jennifer Dennis, Candace Wells, Jennifer Budd, nurses Adrienne, Diane, and Susan for all their wonderful care and concern for dad during his illness. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Lake Ave. Drive, Stoney Creek on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service to be held at the Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer, 25 Lake Ave. South on Wednesday, March 4th at 1 p.m. Private interment to follow. In Bob’s memory, donations to the Stedman Hospice, 99 Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Brantford, Ontario M3S-6T6 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be sent at www.donaldvbrown.ca.