HORNE, Robert Matheson

Suddenly at the Sudbury Memorial Hospital on Friday September 30th, 2005 at the age of 78 years. Beloved and cherished husband for the past 53 years of Joan (Clarke). Proud loving father of Robert, David and Janet Finlay (Andrew), grandfather of Rochelle, Rosalind, Jacqueline, Duncan, Ian, Graham, Morgan, Megan and Elizabeth, and great-grandfather of Aidan. Predeceased by his parents Myrtle and Russell Horne and his brother Donald, he will also be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Pat. A life member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Bob worked in private practice for many years, then joined the firm of BDO, from which he retired. Dedicated to his family and his community, he was a Past President of both the North Bay and West Ferris Lions Clubs, a founding member of the West Ferris Community Centre Board, and had the privilege of serving as the first Commodore of the North Bay Canoe Club. A faithful member, for the past 48 years, of St. John's Anglican Church. Bob served on many church committees, giving freely of his time and talents. An avid golfer he will be remembered by many as a member of the Pinewood Park Seniors Golf Club. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from City Hall) today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the Lions Club will honor him during a memorial service at the funeral home this evening to be held at 6:45 p.m. Funeral services to celebrate Bob's life will be held in St. John's Anglican Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5th. Interment will follow in St. John's Anglican Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Endowment Fund of St. John's Church or the Heart and Stroke Fund will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.