On Saturday, February 24, 2018, Bob passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, at the age of 86. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy of sixty-three years, survived by his daughters Janet Knox (Jerry), Judy Gummo (Garth) and his grandchildren Julia Neely (Kyle), Cameron Gummo (Vanessa) and Candice Gummo (Lucas). Brother to Betty Brigham, John Mitchell (Aubrey), sister-in-law Eleanor Mitchell and brother-in-law Andrew Roberts (Edna). Predeceased by parents Margaret and William Mitchell and sisters Marian Earl (Ike), Ann Montemurro (Richard), brother Tom Mitchell and brother-in-law Bruce Brigham.
After Bob graduated from North Bay Collegiate Institute Vocational School, he started his hockey career as a goalie, playing in Stratford, Sault Ste. Marie and Noranda before returning to North Bay to play for the North Bay Trappers. He was inducted into the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame in March 1990 for his hockey and baseball successes. His interest for local sports never wavered. He was a regular spectator at many events, many of which involved his grandchildren.
Bob was employed by Ontario Hydro from 1953 to 1990. He enjoyed a wonderful retirement. He loved cottage life on Lake Talon and spending time with his family, as family was very important to him. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law and Papa. Thanks Dad/Papa for all the memories.
Bob and his Family truly appreciated the care provided by the entire staff at the North Bay General Hospital, B3, as well as the Empire Living Centre.
A private family internment will be held. Donations in memory of Bob to the North Bay Health Centre Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by his family. Arrangements entrusted to Basic Cremation Services.