Peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 25, 2006 in his 75th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Flora (nee Tulloch). Loving father of Robert, wife Rita, Carolyn Benford, husband Brian, Kathryn Paquette, husband Marc and Randy, wife Christine. Proud Papa of Angela and Michael Dionisi, Melissa Lato, Brian and Scott Benford, Rachel and Tiana Paquette and Marisa Dionisi. Bob will be sadly missed by his loving sister Louise Fabbro, husband Attilio. Brother-in-law of Anna Dionisi, Doris Behnke, Gladys and Walter Tompson, Enid Mahoney, Shirley and Floyd MacTavish, Frank and Rita Tulloch. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Tony, Angela Mandolesi, Leah Mei, Elsie Belsito and Edward. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by family, friends, staff, his coffee buddies and his loyal friend Gypsy. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Brian Morrison officiating. Words cannot express our thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Sault Area Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit. In lieu of flowers donations to the SAH Renal Dialysis Care Fund, Kidney Foundation or to the Mountainview Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.
