ERICKSON, Robert Charles (Bob)

Suddenly, June 26, 2009 at the age of 67. It is
with unbelievable sorrow that we announce the loss of the most wonderful husband, father and papa. Survived by his wife of 45 years, best friend, and love of his life, Mary. His heartbroken daughter, Leisa (Ian), Penny (Brent) and Brenda (Gary). Loving Papa to Tracie, Robert, Ryan, Karli and Melanie. Beloved brother to Betty (Reg), Ailie (Charles), John (Kay), Ole (Doreen), Terry (Judy) and Brenda. Cherished brother-in-law to Katherine (Bill), Patricia (late Bill), Theresa (Frank), Colleen (Jack), Barbara (Gaston) and Sharon (Bob). Predeceased by his parents Ragnar and Beatrice and sister Ivy. Uncle Bob was the favourite of many nieces and nephews. Semi-retired after more that 31 years of working as a Stationary Engineer, and on the maintenance crew at Sault Area Hospitals, he will be dearly missed by his friends and co-workers. Even on his days off, he loved to go and have "coffee with the boys". Wednesday night darts at the Esquire Club will not be the same without him. Brothers John and Ole and brother-in-law Bob, will miss their time spent together on St. Joe's Island, his second home. He was so many things to so many people, our loss is unquestionable. His kind and gentle spirit could be felt by all who knew him. God knows something that we don't, and has a special purpose for him in heaven. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 11 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Donations to the Sault Ste. Marie Humane's
Society or the Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.