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ALLAN,
Robert
W. "
Bob," B.Sc.Phm. (5T6)
Passed peacefully at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital on Thursday,
July 26, 2007, in his 77th year. Beloved husband and companion
on life's journey, of Sheila Marie (née
HANDLEY) since June 1,
1957. Dearest father of Barbara (Russ)
GOLDING,
Dan
(Dorothy,)
Judith (Manny)
KYRINIS,
Paul
(Laurielle.)
Grampa to Cameron and
Bradley GOLDING,
Zachary,
James and Grace
ALLAN, Jack, Henry
and Beatrice
ALLAN,
Papa to Michael, Andrew and Emma
KYRINIS.
Predeceased by son James
MERRITT (1977,) parents Robert and Elizabeth,
and siblings Alec, Hilda (Howard)
CUNNINGHAM,
Betty
(Jack)
GARLAND,
Sheila (Jack) Fair (Stan)
SKAFTE. Bob was born and educated in
St. Catharines, and attended the University of Toronto Faculty
of Pharmacy where he graduated in 1956. Upon graduation, Bob
returned to St. Catharines and was employed in local pharmacies
until 1970 when he purchased the former Stewart's Pharmacy in
West St. Catharines. In 1987, he presided in the founding of
Premiere Pharmacies Inc. which operated four pharmacies in St. Catharines
until 1991. Bob was a former president of the Gyro Club of St. Catharines,
the St. Catharines Club and the St. Catharines Golf and Country
Club also served on the Board of the former Hotel Dieu Hospital.
Bob served on the Niagara District Health Council from 1997 to
2000 and was a long-time member of the Board of Directors of
Canadian Automobile Association Niagara, acting as chair from
1987 to 1989. Bob was also on the Board of Directors of the Atlantis
Golf Club in Florida where he and Sheila enjoyed many Friendships,
the great winter weather, and of course, the golf. A founding
member of St. Julia's Parish, Bob served as an usher for many
years. We wish to express our thanks to Doctor Preston
ZULIANI and
staff and the many caregivers from the Community Care Access
Centre and Red Cross for their kindness and support these last
few months. The family will receive visitors at George Darte
Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, on Sunday
between the hours 7-9 and
on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil
prayers will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home on Monday.
Mass for a Christian burial will be held at St. Julia's Church
on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m. Rite of committal will
be held in the family plot in Victoria Lawn Cemetery immediately
following the church service. In lieu of flowers, expressions
of sympathy can be made to Hospice Niagara or the Hotel Dieu
Shaver Hospital. On-Line Guest Book www.dartefuneralhome.com
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