Unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the age of 72.
Loving husband of Carol (nee Lay). Proud and caring father of Lisa Moore (Randy), Rob Brownlee (Jocelyn Kerr) and Liz Brownlee (Kevin Coburn). Devoted and cherished grandfather of Ashley, Victoria, Amy, Alex, Emily, Liam, Evan and Jack. Dear brother of Sandra Hansen (Bruce) of Thunder Bay, Lynne Taylor (Ron) of Grimsby and Jim Brownlee (late Terri Lynn) of Orillia. Son of the late William and Margaret Brownlee. Brother-in-law of the late Ron Lay (late Audrey), Ross Lay (Marlene) and Nora Jennings (late Art). Son-in-law of the late Lucy and Jack Lay. Lifelong friend of Brian Guest (Dorothy). Bob will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to visit at the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522) on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6 pm to 9 pm. A private service for family and church family will be held at St. Peter's Anglican Church on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11 am. The Rev. Rick Reed officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions (payable by cheque) to St. Peter's Anglican Church or the SAH Renal Dialysis Fund would be greatly appreciated. Special thank you to Dr. Shaffiee, Dr. Berry, the nurses in the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Sault Area Hospital, Dr. Hemy and to the helpful and friendly drivers from Union Cab. Also special thank you to Rev. Rick and our church family for their love, prayer and caring - it will never be forgotten.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised.