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In Loving Memory of
Robert "Bob" Frences Borton
February 14, 1934 - April 4, 2021
Bob passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the age of 87.
Beloved father of Barry (Jani) of Angus and Nick of Gore Bay.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Katie (Grant) Garland, Nicholas (Dallas) Borton, Brittany (Daniel) Wyman, Stephanie (Jarvis) Debassige
as well as great grandson Greyson.
Dear brother of Vernon and Harold.
Predeceased by his wife Iris,
parents Nicholas and Georgina (nee Ouellette) Borton,
brothers Bernard, Hank, John, George, Peter,
sisters Dorothy and Mary.
Bob was a veteran of the Canadian Navy and served his country in the Korean War as a true patriot. Both of his son’s followed in his footsteps and proudly served this country. Bob retired from Falconbridge, where he worked for over 30 years, and moved to Gore Bay to start a hobby farm. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Bob thoroughly cherished his family and looked forward to his grandchildren visiting him.
Cremation has taken place.
At Bob's request, there will be no funeral service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation as expressions of sympathy.
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