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It is with heavy hearts & wonderful memories that we announce the passing of our Beloved Father, Grandpa and Uncle.
Bob, was born in Russell, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents and is the last surviving of his six siblings, Bob and Bill being the youngest of two sets of twins. Sadly, he was also recently predeceased by his nephew Gerry McIntosh.
Phyllis his beloved wife of 51 years passed away in 2002. Dad will be sadly missed by his Daughters, Charmaine (Steve), Maureen (Dave), Linda (Henry) & Son, Rod (Anna) He was the proud Grandpa to Ryan (Brittany), Josh & Joseph & a new baby Great-Granddaughter. He was special to Nieces Pat Davies, Pat Lough, Karen Hildebrand & Sister-in-Law, Ina Harford.
Bob moved to Victoria and began an early career in the Navy. He met his soon to be bride Phyllis, while renting an attic room at 225 Quebec Street, now a local restaurant. His employment changed to roofing and for 30 years co-owned Capital City Roofing & Flooring, a long-time business at “The One Stop” on Oak Bay Avenue. Finishing as a Commissionaire prior to retiring.
Soon after marrying, Phyllis & Bob purchased their family home on Jackson Street and there Bob tended a garden abundant in produce along with 15 fruit trees. Keeping us all busy with chores!
Retirement brought a change to condo living and a new project of love for Bob, a two room cottage on Pender Island. This included building amenities which allowed years of enjoyment for Mom & Dad and many fun family weekends.
Bob lived his life by keeping busy and enjoying people! He had a deep Faith in God and a Genuine and Unconditional Love for his Family.
His passions were diverse, a long-standing member of the Victoria Curling Club, avid in the Ham Radio community, an artist, lawn bowling and his Pender Island cottage brought him so much joy.
In later years, Bob was a resident at St Francis Manor, The Cridge & The Selkirk and immersed himself in many activities. His family is grateful for the care and kindness which Bob received in each of these, he called home.
Bob was always available to give a helping hand to anyone he found in need. A kid at heart, he brought smiles and laughter to anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
A Celebration of Bob’s Life was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm.
In Memory of Bob, kindly consider a donation to The Salvation Army https://salvationarmy.ca/donations/ or Canadian Red Cross https://donate.redcross.ca/.
Condolences may be offered to the family below. Service recording can be viewed below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Hilary Brown
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jerry dheensaw the dheensaw family very sorry for loss still live on jackson street grew up with rob and sisters in 60 s and 70 s 80s your freind jerry
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Georgia {Simms} Pagnotta I recall many times hearing the name Bob McIntosh mentioned over the years growing up. My father George Simms and Bob were both from Russell Manitoba. They both served in the military and they both were in the Corps. of Commissionaires, for many years. My dad passed away in 1994, and l recall meeting Mr. McIntosh in the parking lot of a medical building on Fort Street some years ago and he asked me if l was George Simms daughter. I was surprised as he hardly knew me personally but l enjoyed the conversation. Also the McIntosh family lived across the street from my dearest friends on Jackson Street for many years. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Robert C Jewsbury, VE7BSJ Bob, now a Silent Key, was one of the few last members of our Victoria Short Wave Club, inc. in 1929. On Bob’s birthday in 2007, I grabbed the Times-Colonist and took it with me on a long road trip as passenger in my daughter Andrea ’s car, heading towards daughter Kathy’s wedding. At a hotel in West Bank, I opened the Victoria newspaper and discovered Bob’s family was celebrating Bob‘s 80th birthday. When I met Bob later at his favourite James Bay thrift shop, I asked him if there was a publishing error on his age. “No,” he said. Bob always looked much younger.
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Karen Puddicombe Thinking of the many Family and friends of Uncle Bob. May you each receive peace in your time of mourning and joy in the many memories of this wonderful man. Blessings Karen Puddicombe ( daughter of Pat McIntosh Lough)
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Pay lough Memories are Gods gift to all left behind . Uncle Bob was a joy to be around sharing his love for life with all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers Love Pat L
So sorry to hear about Bobs passing. Condolences to his family and friends.
I knew Bob a few years ago when I was helping him out. I always enjoyed my visits him.