BEAM, Robert (Bob) Edward - 1935 - 2020 Bob passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020, following a long battle with Parkinson's dementia.
He leaves his devoted wife Karen, his daughter Sara (Eric), son Matthew (Sarah) and three grandchildren, Iris, Emile and Olin, all of whom he loved deeply and were sources of great joy and pride.
He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Geraldine and his only brother John, with whom he enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Toronto.
Once, when asked how he would want to be remembered, with his Cheshire-cat grin he replied simply: "As a man of principle and honesty, outspoken in his beliefs even if they went against the grain, intolerant of prejudice, who suffered fools lightly and a man who loved a good 'rock and roll party'."
The family would like to thank the staff of 4North, Cummer Lodge, Bob's home for the past three and a half years and his private caregiver, Mariella, for their attention to his needs and comfort.
Cremation has already taken place.
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at a later date.
If you wish, a donation in his memory may be made to the Donald and Geraldine Beam Award, University of Waterloo (https://uwaterloo.ca/support/), Parkinson Canada or to a charity of your choice.
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