Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the North Bay General Hospital - Scollard Site, on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Bob Milne was the beloved husband of Veronica Lillian Prior, in his 82nd year. Loving stepfather of Peter Gilmour and his wife Joelle of Ottawa, Paul Gilmour of New Hampshire, Mary and her husband Alan Snowdon of Alliston, Elizabeth and her husband John Wilson of Bonfield and Holly and her husband Robert Eeles of Barrie. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Allison, Melanie, Hillary, Glen, Paul, Stacey, Samantha, Brett and by his great-grandchildren Sarah and Lucas. Dearly loved brother of Betty Martin of Toronto. Remembered by his sister-in-law, Laura McDougall and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Anna Milne and by his sister Margaret. Bob served overseas during the Second World War, with the ground crew for the Lancaster Bombers. He worked for Canada Post as a letter carrier for 35 years, retiring in 1978. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23. Bob's family will receive friends in the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services in the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 31st at 2 p.m. Interment to follow on Tuesday, August 3rd, at 2 p.m. in the Beachwood National Military Cemetery, Ottawa. If desired, donations to the North Bay General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by his family.
