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ARMIT,
Robert
Ernest
Suddenly passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the age
of 62. Loving and devoted husband of Amelita for 34 years. Predeceased
by his father Doctor James Conn
ARMIT.
Bob is also survived by his
mother Margery, brothers John, Jim, Bill and Tucker, Mother-in-law
Ching ARANAS, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews
who are all deeply saddened and will remember him fondly for
his profound wisdom, wit and caring attention to all his family.
Bob was born in Calgary to Conn and Margery
ARMIT while his parents
were serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Growing up in Regina,
he was a student president of Williams Collegiate. He graduated
from the University of Alberta with a B.A. in English and Economics
and a Master's in Business Administration. Bob worked with the
Alberta Government as a specialist in labour statistics and manpower
economics. He established his own consulting business, Corewest
International, undertaking projects in more than 40 countries
on innovation, technology transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship.
He served as the Director of Research Services at the University
of Alberta where he also taught in the School of Business, served
as Director of Technology Transfer at Carleton University and
subsequently in the same capacity at the Ottawa Carleton Research
Institute. A consummate networker and volunteer, he was the Chair
of the Allocations Committee of the United Way of Edmonton, Chair
of the Race Promotions Committee at the Edmonton Northlands,
member of the Board of Governors of Alberta College and member
of the boards of the Canada Research Management Association,
and the Association of University Research Parks. Bob and Amelita
were married in Edmonton and their life took them to Ottawa.
They shared fully a passion for travel, theatre, music and the
arts. Bob read history, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing
golf. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling
Avenue (West of Carlingwood) Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Tuesday to Notre Dame Cathedral-Basilica, 385 Sussex
Drive, for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10: 00 a.m. A Memorial
Service will take place in Edmonton in the spring. In memoriam
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, appreciated. Love
forever true Kelly Funeral Homes 613-828-2313
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ARANHA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-15 published
D'SOUZA,
Lorna▼ (née
LOBO)
Lorna D'SOUZA daughter of Grace (late Joseph
LOBO) left us for
her heavenly abode March 13, 2008. She died peacefully after
her struggle with cancer which she bore in her customary brave
and calm way. We were all by her side: her loving Mum Grace,
her loving husband Kevin, her dearest daughters Karen and Danielle,
her inseparable sisters, Myrtle
SALDANHA (Lew) Lew Jr., Andrew
Christina D'SOUZA (Carl) Carina, Julian, Shauna, Alisha; Noella
MILNE (Chris) Shane, Craig, Natasha; and Pamela
LOBO. Her loving
brothers the late Victor
LOBO (Dorothy) Amanda; Denzil
LOBO (Selma)
Sharleen, Kathleen, Mumbai, India. Loving daughter-in-law of
Geni D'SOUZA (late Bill;) sister-in-law of Shaila
ARANHA
(Vernon,)
JillAnn (Savio), Kimberly. Lorna was 'the Oracle' to whom all
came for enlightenment. Devoted to her Catholic faith and brilliant
to the end, all who encountered Lorna were captivated by her
genuine love for everyone, keen intelligence and great sense
of humour. She fought so hard to be with her husband and daughters
for as long as possible even though she had already equipped
them well for the journey of their lives ahead without her physical
presence. Born in Mumbai, India on May 31, 1953 she left India
in 1987 to start a new life with her family here in Canada. Lorna
you will never be forgotten - our lives have forever been transformed
by you. Visitation: Smith's Funeral Homes, 1167 Guelph Line,
(1 Light North of Queen Elizabeth Way) Burlington (Tel. No. 905-632-3333)
Saturday, March 15 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 16
from 3-5 p.m. Vigil prayers March 16 from 7: 30 p.m. Funeral mass
will be held on Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's
Church, 2261 Parkway Drive, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Canadian Food for Children.
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ARANHA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-15 published
D'SOUZA,
Lorna▲
Daughter of Grace (late Joseph
LOBO) left us for her heavenly
abode March 13, 2008. She died peacefully after her struggle
with cancer which she bore in her customary brave and calm way.
We were all by her side: her loving Mum Grace, her loving husband
Kevin, her dearest daughters Karen and Danielle, her inseparable
sisters and their families Myrtle
SALDANHA (Lew, Lew Jr., Andrew)
Christina D'SOUZA (Carl, Carina, Julian, Shauna, Alisha); Noella
MILNE (Chris, Shane, Craig, Natasha); and Pamela
LOBO. Loving
sister of her brothers and their families the late Victor
LOBO
(Dorothy, Amanda); Denzil
LOBO (Selma, Sharleen, Kathleen), Mumbai,
India.
Loving daughter-in-law of Geni
D'SOUZA (late Bill;) sister-in-law
of Shaila ARANHA
(Vernon, JillAnn (Savio,) Kimberly.) Lorna was
"the Oracle" to whom all came for enlightenment. Devoted to her
Catholic faith and brilliant to the end, all who encountered
Lorna were captivated by her genuine love for everyone, keen
intelligence and great sense of humour. She fought so hard to
be with her husband and daughters for as long as possible even
though she had already equipped them well for the journey of
their lives ahead without her physical presence. Lorna you will
never be forgotten - our lives have forever been transformed
by you. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Homes, 1167 Guelph Line
(1 light north of Queen Elizabeth Way), Burlington (905-632-3333)
on Saturday, March 15 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday,
March 16 from 3-5 p.m. Vigil Prayers March 16 from 7: 30 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's
Church, 2261 Parkway Drive, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Canadian Food for Children.
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