Passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in his 84th year. Cherished husband of Theresa (Bannon) for over 56 years. Loving dad of Rose Ann and Kevin Adams, Debbie and the late Garry Caswell, Brian Machan and Shelly Arora-Machan, Mark and Lisette Machan, and Korey Machan and Sarah Williamson. Proud grandpa of Courtney, Gavin, Cody, Holleigh, Reid, Amber, and Cooper. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ethel Walker, Mary and Bob Fotheringham, Shirley Turner, Don and Linda Machan, Marie Palin, and Gary Bannon. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Selena Machan, brothers-in-law Ed Turner and Jim Palin and sister-in-law Sandra Bannon.
Bob was a country man through and through—simple, steady, and proud to live life that way. He worked in construction for over 40 years, most often found behind the wheel of his favourite loader. Bob was a dedicated man—devoted to his family, his work, and his faith. He had a good sense of humour, a green thumb in the garden, and a love for cards, bingo nights, game shows, and the occasional trip to the casino. Bob lived a life rooted in the things that mattered most—and he wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Monday evening, July 28th from 6 – 8 PM.
Bob’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Tuesday, July 29th at 11 AM. Interment St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seaforth.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Clinton Public Hospital Foundation or the London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Joseph and Judy Flannery
We send our condolences to all of the family at this sad time. We will always remember Bob with a smile on his face! The world needs more like him!!
Joseph and Judy Flannery
Bernice and Gordon Gross
Sending our sincere sympathy to Theresa and the Machan family. Gordon remembers the good old school days with him at USS#11. May your cherished memories of Bob bring comfort to you at this time.
Sincerely Gordon and Bernice Gross
MIke Glousher
My condolences to Theresa, Roseanne, Deb, Brian, Mark, Korey and family. I will miss the talks we had, and Bob’s sense of humour. Bob will surely be missed.
Howard and Kim Dolman
Rose Ann and family,
We wish to send you our deepest condolences and hope that you are able to draw strength from those that surround you with their love at this very difficult time.
Howard and Kim Dolman, and your team at Dolman Eyecare
Chris & Barb Cowan
Deepest sympathy to Theresa and the Machan family.
Leo and Corry Sanders
Condolences to Theresa and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Debbie McDougall
Condolences to Theresa and your family. Sending prayers your way! Wayne and Debbie McDougall
Ken & Mary Phillips
Our condolences to Theresa and family. May all your memories of Bob help you at this difficult time.
Julie Wharton
Korry, Sarah & Deb
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Sending hugs and our sincere condolences.
Steve & Julie Wharton
Faye Bolger
Deepest sympathy to you & your family Theresa. Hope the many memories of good times through the years will be a comfort to all of you. Thinking of you.
Ken & Gwen Johnston
Theresa and family. We were saddened to learn of Bob’s passing. We always enjoyed chatting with him and congratulating him on his many TV Bingo wins. Our sincere condolences.
Ken & Gwen Johnston
Theresa & John Rinn
Condolences to all Bob will greatly missed our prayers are with all.
Richard Chalmers
I am sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Elaine Binfield
Elaine and Scarlett,
Theresa and Family we are sorry for your loss of Bob who was a great and funny man and sending our deepest condolences at this difficult and sad time. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him so remember Bob in your heart and minds and celebrate his life with talking about the memories you have of him. God bless and loving thoughts sending to all the family and friends across the ocean. Xx
Brenda Burkholder
Theresa and family.
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Wishing you strength and peace durning this sad and difficult time. Bob will be missed.
With heartfelt sympathy:
Bill & Brenda Burkholder
Brad & Christine Knight
Our thoughts are with you Theresa & family at this difficult time. Many fond memories!
Great neighbours, Bob will be missed by so many.
Emily Sword
So sorry for your loss Rose Ann. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Velma
My condolences to Theresa and the family. I’m sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a great and kind man with a sense of humor.
Lorri and Rick Behnish
I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason Hulzebos
Sorry for your loss you guys. It’s Jason from Blyth, Ontario you guys.
Gerald and Anne Ryan
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jenessa Swanson
My condolences to the family. Thinking of you all during this time. He was such a great man
Rodney Rose
Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our condolences to Roseann, Courtney and Kevin and family.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Theresa and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Liz Leslie
Wishing you strength and peace as you navigate this difficult time
Paul &Joanne Matthews
Our prayers are with you and your family Theresa.
DonnaYoung
So sorry for your loss my condolences to Teresa Roseanne, Deb, Brian, Mark,Korey and families Bob will be missed.
Sending big hugs to you all. I will, always remember him and his sense of humour..
Jim & Azetta Gibbons
Our sincere sympathy to Theresa and your family. Also to Bob’s siblings/spouses and their families.
Treasure all your wonderful memories of a sweet, gentle man.
Hugs
Sandy and Ray Palin and family
We’re very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Theresa and all the family.
Bob was a very special person and we’ll always have wonderful memories of his quick wit.
Roy Fisher
Sorry and deepest sympathy for passing of Bob Machan to Machan Family
Ron and Brenda Powell(Ross)
Sending our love and condolences to the family. Have been friends with Bob and Theresa for all their years of marriage and even more with Theresa. Had many good games of cards and dice with the Machans either at their house or ours. Bob had a fantastic sense of humour and loved his family dearly. Hugs to all!💕