Obituary of John Robert Syme
March 8, 1935 – September 11, 2024
Left to mourn is his beloved wife Frankie (nee Legault)
He was the son of John Duncan Syme and Marjorie Syme (Pattison)
Brother of Joan Gummeson (Earl, deceased) of Kemptville.
His beloved children are Carolyn Hebert (Todd), Evelyn Bellamy (Andrew), and Jocelyn Dales (Aaron).
Beloved grandchildren are Jacqui Hebert (Andrew), Dani Hebert (Harry), and Aidan and Olivia Bellamy.
He is also fondly remembered by Frankie’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bob was a wonderful person who touched everyone he met with his warmth and caring personality.
He served in the RCAF from 1955-1981. Then he was a projectionist locally at the drive-in, downtown theatre, and the Cineplex till 1997.
He was devoted to, and so proud of his children and grandchildren.
He had a wonderful love for AA, as this group of folks saved his life and gave him a purpose to help other suffering alcoholics. He celebrated 53 years of sobriety this July 2024.
He gave back in many ways: to church, community, and friends.
We will honour his memory by continuing his legacy of caring and sharing.
Special thanks to his caregivers at Waters Edge Nursing Home for their kind, compassionate care.
A Memorial Visitation for Bob will be held at St. Andrew’s Church on November 9, 2024, at 11:00am until the time for a Memorial Service in the Sanctuary at 12:00pm. Reception will follow.
Cremation has taken place at the Forest Lawn Crematorium. If desired, donations to a charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.
Arrangements entrusted to the Martyn Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.martynfh.com
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