In loving memory of Bob Latimer who passed away peacefully, with family by his side.
Bob was born and raised in the Dryden area, although he would say Oxdrift, and would spend his entire life there. In 1954 he attended the Ontario Agriculture College in Guelph completing a two year program. Following this he returned home to Oxdrift to work with his father on the family farm while also joining his brother Glenn in the trucking business.
A major turning point in Bob’s life occurred in 1957 when he suffered a ruptured appendix and was nursed back to health at Lake of the Woods Hospital by a young nurse named Doreen. One year later they were married.
Together they lived a wonderful life in Oxdrift where Bob continued to operate the family farm and they began a family of their own. Eventually he started to work at the local paper mill as a truck driver- a job he loved-and did so until he retired. After retiring, when Bob finally had some free time, he took up showing horses, curling and golfing- even making a hole in one in his 70’s.
He was an avid sports fan- especially when it involved his grandchildren with whom he loved to spend time.
Bob is survived by his wife of sixty four years, Doreen and his three children- Brad, Debbie (Russ) and Janice (David.) Grandchildren-Kevin (Sarah), Dana (Brady), Andrew and Angela (Mike.) His brother Glenn and sister Shirley. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Eva.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Dryden Regional Health Center for their care and kindness.
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Karen Smith says
December 14, 2022 at 6:14 pmVery sorry to hear about your father. He was a well-respected man and always had a good seat at the hockey games!
Robin and Janet Lane says
December 14, 2022 at 6:28 pmBob was an energetic, intelligent, caring man. We are blessed to have known him and his family. Our thoughts are with Doreen and the family.
Kerrie says
December 14, 2022 at 7:08 pmDr Latimer I am sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Condolences to you and your family Kerrie St Pierre
Ted McInnes says
December 14, 2022 at 8:46 pmMy sincere condolences Debbie/Russ and Latimer family
god bless
Rick and Barb Lindquist says
December 14, 2022 at 11:17 pmDeepest sympathy to the family regarding Robert’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Bill Vincent says
December 15, 2022 at 2:37 pmDoreen and family
We are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a fine man. We have many great memories of times spent with Bob when we were involved in stock car racing.
Bill and Susan Vincent
Ursula Skene and Brian Burns says
December 15, 2022 at 2:55 pmSo sorry for your loss of Bob. A good and caring man. Our thoughts are with Doreen and family.
Deb Leonzio says
December 16, 2022 at 2:06 pmI am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to everyone 🙏
Erna Skillen says
December 16, 2022 at 4:38 pmDear Doreen and family.
Our sincere sympathy on your loss.
John and Erna Skillen
Brian says
December 17, 2022 at 1:15 amI was very sad when I heard about Dr. Bob’s passing, but it brought back memories of all the fun gatherings between our two families. Those family lawn dart tournaments without a single injury (that I can remember). Dr. Bob was always lots of fun to be around and a great sport no matter the event. I’m very fortunate that I had an opportunity to chat with him during my recent trip to Dryden. He was still the Bob that I remembered from my childhood, just a tad older. He was dad’s best friend, and our family was lucky to be the beneficiary of their friendship. We will all miss Dr. Bob, but we have wonderful memories that will stay with us forever.
Take care, Love Brian
Jim and Kathy Boone says
December 18, 2022 at 1:49 pmDoreen and Family
Thinking of you at this sad time. Bob was was a senior member of our wood truck driving crew. So many good memories. R.I.P. “Hot Wheels”.
Ron & Evelyn Oke says
December 19, 2022 at 4:14 pmDoreen & Family:
Sincere condolences in your loss. He will be missed.
Ron & Evelyn Oke
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Church, 23 Van Horne Ave. Dryden, ON P8N 2A6 or the Alzheimer's Society, 618-9th St. North, Kenora, ON P9N 2S8
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