Inhale: August 27, 1943;
Exhale May 7, 2021.
Husband and best friend to Karen Lynne Helstrom of Grand Bend. Rob wanted to shoot his age one more time. Now there will be many opportunities to do so with friends and foursomes who are waiting to give him strokes. Rob enjoyed wearing many hats during his various self-employed endeavours. President of the Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club. In 2009, Rob and Karen retired to Grand Cove, in Grand Bend spending their winters in The Villages, Florida. Dad will be forever missed by Toby and Kandy MacLeod of Peterborough, Lindsay and Marc Backwell of Cobourg and Jason Metcalf of Grand Bend. Loving Grandpa Mac of Emmy and Foster MacLeod and Lincoln and Fisher Backwell. Also survived by William and Anne MacLeod of Oakville, Adrian and Marlene Helstrom of Wiltshire, England. Predeceased by his parents Clare and Verna (Niergarth) MacLeod and sister-in-law Margaret Helstrom. At Rob’s request, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. Rob would like to be remembered with Smiles and Laughter not grief and sadness. The MacLeod Clan’s Motto “HOLD FAST” has served him well on this 3 month journey. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Neil Donnelly
Please accept my condolences Karen. Rob will leave a big hole in the Class of 70, not a quiet hole, but a big one. Our annual golf days will have a special moment of remembrance for him.
Very Best Wishes to you
Neil
Al Otton
My condolences Karen and family on your great loss. It was always a great pleasure to meet with Rob at our PROBUS meetings and to encounter him on the golf course. He was always cheerful, wryly smiling, and reliable for a corny joke. My best wishes for you all.
Al Otton (also a PROBUS Past President
Carolyn Rose Helstrom
Dear Karen, My sincere condolences on your loss. I am sorry to read of Rob’s passing. Treasure your memories that you have made together, and hopefully that will give you peace. Love from Carolyn Rose Helstrom.
Karen Morley
My deepest sympathy Karen to you and your family. Lovely written, write up of your wonderful man.
I think of you often when i see duck umbrellas.
Again my condolences
fellow co worker in St. Catharines
Karen Morley
Donna Moore
My deepest sympathy Karen to you and your family.