Obituary of Robert Gordon Dunbar

Robert Gordon (Gord) Dunbar. On Friday, November 6, 2015 at his residence at Ashwood Manor, Gord Dunbar of London, in his 93rd year. Beloved son of the late Robert and Eva Dunbar. Predeceased by wife of 42 years, June (Brister) in 1987. Survived and sadly missed by his children Lynne Mitchell (Patrick), Patricia Verdel (John), the late Paul Dunbar (2013) (Sandra), Laurie Dunbar (Dave Clement), Denise Halberda (Ron), grandchildren Sean Verdel (Mary), Michael Dunbar, Jennifer Davies (Todd), Liam O’Brien, Tyler, Lisa and Julie Rose (2003) Halberda , and great-grandchildren Jack, Craig and Luke Verdel, Kiera, Kaitlyn and Brandon Dunbar, Taryn Davies and dear friend Elda Leeming. Loved by his brother-in-law Gerry Brister (Mary). Predeceased by brothers George, William, Roy and sister Kay. Gord served in the RCAF as a Flying Officer. He worked in sales, which included over 20 years as a Real Estate Broker in the London and St Thomas Region. He also served in the Corps of Commissionaires for many years. He was a past President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 501 Lambeth and continued to support the branch for many years, assisting in the Colour Party, Remembrance Day parades, annual Poppy Campaigns and many fund-raising events. Gord was a man that thoroughly enjoyed a good laugh, time with his family and friends and was always looking for the next dance or dart game. He was well known in his neighbourhood for long walks with his dog. One of his favourite things was to get in his car and see where it and the day took him. Friends may visit at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Road, South, Lambeth 519-652-2020 on Monday from 7-9 pm and on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 10 am until the celebration of Gord’s life begins at 11:00 am. Chaplain Frank Mantz officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation (Cancer Unit) gratefully acknowledged. On-line condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca. A Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home, under the auspices of Branch #501, Lambeth on Monday evening at 6:45 pm.. THANK YOU FROM THE FAMILY We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation to family and friends for the many kindnesses shown during the recent passing of our father. Thank you to those who sent cards, floral tributes and donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and to the STEGH Cancer Program and to those who called at the funeral home to extend their sympathy. The kind words, personal memories and prayers of Chaplain Frank Mantz and the beautiful music of guitarist Michael Ray made the service a true Celebration of Life. Branch 501 of the Royal Canadian Legion (Lambeth) held a touching memorial service for dad which will not be soon forgotten. Thank you also to the ladies auxiliary of the legion for the wonderful lunch. A special thank you is extended to the nurses and staff at Ashwood Manor whose daily kindnesses were often commented on by dad. Finally, the quiet professionalism of the staff at McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home in Lambeth and their anticipation of our every need made a very difficult situation easier. It too is greatly appreciated. This sad time was made more bearable by every one of you.