It is with heavy hearts that we announce Rob passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Faye Gilmour, his brother Jerry Gilmour.
Rob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Loreen (Lorie). She grieves together with their 5 children, Robert, Ronald (Gabriella), Richard, Rodney and Christine. 9 grandchildren, Cameron, Clayton, Cassandra, Stephen, Joshua, Jordan, Justin, Kayla and Shaena. Many extended family members including sister in laws, nieces, and nephews.
Rob will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by so many that crossed his path during his years in the fishing industry in Prince Rupert, Port Edward and the lower mainland. He will also be remembered by his colleagues at Eagle Ridge Hospital.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Royal Columbian Hospital for their kindness.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Parish 9387 Holmes Street, Burnaby, BC on May 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am, reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society would be appreciated.
“I watched you suffer; I saw you die, but all I could do was sit close by. You went away, we had to part, God eased your pain, but broke my heart.”