MCINTOSH: Robert Allen “Bob” of Grand Bend
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On September 11, 2026 @ 12:23 PM In Dashwood, Exeter, Obituary, Zurich | 55 Comments
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74. Beloved husband to Kate McKenzie for 35 years. Cherished father of Jennifer and Derek Beckett and Rob and Chelsea McIntosh. Proud papa of Olivia, Maleah, Declan, Divya, Drew and Cam. Dear brother-in-law of Sharon McIntosh, CP McKenzie and Ian McKenzie. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Presley Wellington, Brooke & Branden Olsen, Michaella, Cole and Brody McIntosh, his great-niece and nephew Braxton and Bailey as well as Taylor Obre and Caroline Watson. Predeceased by his step-son, Ben Burnett, brother Jim and his parents, Allen McIntosh and Helen Warner.
Family was at the heart of his life, and he especially cherished the time spent with his grandchildren, who lovingly knew him as “Papa Bob”. Always ready to lend a hand—or offer his supervision—he was the self-proclaimed “supervisor” of every project. He had a passion for collecting old tractors and cars and enjoying the stories and memories that came along with each one. His playful personality, love of family, and willingness to always lend a hand will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
He wanted you to remember him with joy and laughter and not with tears and sadness.
In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at his ‘shed’ at 160 Gill Road on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1 – 5 PM.
For those wishing to honour Bob’s memory, donations may be made to the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) in support of Grand Bend Food Security Initiatives. These gifts will help ensure that neighbours in our community have access to nutritious food and the support they need during difficult times. A memorial contribution is a meaningful way to celebrate a life deeply connected to Grand Bend while continuing his legacy of caring for others and strengthening the community Bob called home.
Since he loved animals so very much, an alternative donation site is Bayfield’s Forgotten Felines, which is a 100% volunteer-run community non-profit organization dedicated to spaying/neutering, socializing and finding homes for vulnerable homeless cats in the Bayfield area.
Condolences for the family of “MCINTOSH: Robert Allen “Bob” of Grand Bend”
To Kate and your extended family, we are so sorry for your loss. We hope the many memories of your travels and good times with family and friends bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Rob & Chelsea and family – We are so very sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. You have suffered unimaginable loss this summer. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and hold them close. Thinking of you.
Kate, Jennifer, Rob,
My sincere condolences on your husband, your father’s sudden passing. Bob will always be remembered with joy and laughter in my heart and soul.
I enjoyed the numerous work adventures, challenges, educational opportunities and most important all the fun and stories that will always remain forever.
I had and will always have a deep respect and fond memories of Bob.
May Bob Rest in Peace,
Bob Makenas
My deepest Condolences
Rob, Chelsea, Meleah,Declan and family. So sorry for you loss.
Dear Kate and family,
Gail and I were so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Over the years, what began as a working relationship with you and Bob became much more than that. We came to know you both as friends, and we will always remember Bob with great fondness.
Our thoughts are with you, Kate, and your entire family during this very difficult time. We hope the many years of memories you shared with Bob bring some comfort in the days ahead.
With our deepest sympathy,
Randy and Gail
We are so very sorry for your loss, shocked is an understatement. Our sincere condolences. Rest easy Bob, until
We meet again
Kate and family.
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Bob. My deepest condolences to you..
Patti CowanLeslie
Jen, Derek , Rob, Chelsea , Kate and families we are so shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Bob. He was a kind, caring and loving dad, husband , grandpa, uncle and friend . He will be missed by so many. Cherish the wonderful memories you have . Take care of each other. Love Aunt Georgina , Uncle Brian and family
Kate, Jennifer, Derek, Rob, Chelsea and families:
My sincere condolences in the passing of Bob. Bob was a true gentleman and a real pleasure to talk with always. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Hugs Joan
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Great man, he will be missed.
It was always a pleasure to run into Bob in the community. We are very sorry for loss.
Ben and Melissa McCann.
Kate, Jennifer & Rob
You have our sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
May your fond and happy memories be a comfort to you
and your families.
Kate & family
We’re so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a kind and very generous man.
Please reach out if there is anything I can do. 💙
Our sincere condolences to Kate and the entire McIntosh family. We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We will surely miss him stopping in to discuss whatever project he had on the go and also just a morning visit. Jim and Suzy Turnbull
Kate, family, and friends we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Bob. Sending our condolences and deepest sympathy.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Jen and family. We are so sorry for the loss of a dear father and papa. Only met him a few times however he was down to earth and very friendly.
Kate,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and kisses,
Christen
Sorry for your great loss our deepest of sympathies to your family! We will always remember him for his kindness,thoughtfulness and the great times he created on special occasions.
My sympathy to the McIntosh family.
We first met when working at affiliated Big ‘O’ companies more than 50 years ago. Shared a few memories along the way! RIP Bob.
Condolences to all the family.
My condolences to Kate, Jen and Rob and all the rest of those who loved Bob!
My memories go back to the days he was organist at Caven Presbyterian Church in Exeter!
He was a wonderful and talented organist!
Thinking of you all! ❤️
Jenn, Derek and family
We were sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. Your family has had a very sad month. We will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
We send our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. Kate, you are in our prayers. 🙏
To all of Bob’s beloved family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a kind and thoughtful man who did so much for so many. My heartfelt condolences to all.
Kate, Jennifer, Rob and family
Sincere sympathy. Bob was respected and loved by many people. Praying the good memories bring peace and comfort during this difficult loss.
Our deepest condolences. Hugs
Kate, Jennifer & Rob
My sincere condolences in the passing of Bob, he was a true gentleman & friend for many years. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Bill Putherbough
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolances.
Steve and Sandy
We send our deepest sympathies of the loss of your husband ,father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed for his kindness and thoughtfulness. He was also known to be a great host of memorable events, he will be greatly missed but everlasting in memory.
Our deepest sympathy to Bob’s family.
We were blessed to have known Bob as he truly was a gentleman and will be missed.
RIP Bob
Love ❤️ to Kate, Jennifer, Rob and your families.
Ted and Mary Buch
Glen and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you Kate, and to all of the family at this difficult time.
Dear Kate and All of Bob’s Family, we where shocked & saddened to learn of Bob’s sudden passing. I had the pleasure of cutting Bob’s hair for many years, and he would talk about his family with love and pride, and his wonderful trips he had with his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Share your stories and memories with each other,there will be many…with sympathy ,Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Rob, Jennifer & Kate and family,
We were so isaddened to hear of the sudden passing of Bob.. He was a wonderful mentor and leader in the business and we had many shared memories working and socializing together over the years.
Our dearest sympathies,
Dale & Sandra
Kate, Jen, and Robbie
We are so saddened to hear of Bob’s sudden passing. We are glad to have met with he and Kate this summer. I have many good memories of our meetings at family reunions in N.B. over the years. He was so passionate about getting together with his extended family. We will miss his calls. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Peggy and David
Sincere condolences to Bob’s family. Keep your memories close.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Rob and Jenn and families:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Loosing him so suddenly after your mom must make you feel so overwhelmed. Your memories of all the times you spent , of all the trips, all the holidays at home, keep talking to
each other about all of those times that you experienced togetheer
Kate,
So sorry for your loss. On behalf of LTV Ontario Sunrisers please accept our condolences. Bob will be missed very much.
Dave and I worked with Bob on many LICO committees and events. He was very much part of the drainage family and a special man.
Doris Inglis
Dear Kate, Jen, Rob and all your families-
Gordon and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Bob’s
passing. He was always so kind to us and welcomed us into your home so many times over the years. We also looked forward to his phone calls to keep in touch
Our blessings to all and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Much love,
Uncle Gordon and Aunt Phyllis.
Our deepest & heartfelt ‘Sympathies’ 🦋 Kate, Jen, Rob, and Families. We will remember Bob as a dear & longtime friend. Bob was a very accomplished organist & accompanied me at Weddings & Churches throughout the area for many years, back in the day. We will always remember Bobs Shed, & the ‘Friday HHr. Friends’ gatherings…Thanks for such fond memories Bob, music, early morning golf, & your generosity & kind spirit. We will miss you……Anmarie & David
Kate, Jennifer & Derek, Rob & Chelsea, and all Bob’s family & friends;
Our sincere condolences in the sudden and sad passing of Bob. I always respected Bob not only as an accomplished businessman, but an all round nice guy. We were fortunate to have enjoyed his amazing hospitality on various occasions, often connected with fundraising for his favourite causes. It was nice to reconnect this past year. Rest in peace Bob.
You are all in our thoughts at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Dear Kate,
We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.
It was a pleasure to have known him, and I will always remember him with great respect and fondness. our thoughts are with you and your family, and I wish you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy
Silvia and Eber , Dream playa Management
Dear Kate and Family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband Bob! Please accept my sincere condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time !
My heart hurts for the entire McIntosh family – thinking of you all. He was a great man, extremely supportive and loving father & grandfather, a master and innovator of his trade which I was always impressed by, and an amazing partner to beautiful Kate. We love you Bob. Rest in Peace Mr. McIntosh – your legacy will be cherished and carried on for generations to come. Offering my sincere condolences in this time of great sadness.
Though words seem inadequate at a time like this, the presence of a loved one is never measured only in years, but in the countless lives and hearts they touched. Thinking of your family in this most difficult time.
Dear Kate, Bill and I are very sorry to hear of Bobs passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cindy and Bill Maxfield
Kate – I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband, Bob. Sincere sympathy also to Bob’s family. It has been a difficult month with the passing of your Dad and Mom. Everyone loved Bob and he always had a smile when he came to play cards a few years ago. Thinking of everyone in the days ahead.
Very sad to hear this news – such a great guy & very successful businessman – so sorry for your loss – de
We are so very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to Kate and family.
Kate, Jen, Rob and families
Sending sincere condolences to you on the sudden passing of Bob. When we moved to Exeter in 1975 Bob was the very talented organist at Caven Presbyterian Church. He was a very quiet man but always pleasant to be around. Trusting that all the wonderful memories you made will give you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Kate:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.
Tom Creech
Oh Rob, so tragic to lose your dad so soon after your moms passing.
Thinkinking of you and your family.
I was very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I had the privilege of working with him when I was just starting my career at GeoShack, and I’ll always remember those years fondly. He was someone I respected and genuinely enjoyed working with, and I’m grateful our paths crossed. My sincere condolences to his family.
While it has been a month since we learned of Bob’s sudden death, it still does not seem possible!
The usual words of sympathy feel so inadequate for your loss, Kate. And for Jen & Rob, and your families – losing your dad and mother, Leona, at about the same time, multiplies the sadness beyond belief.
I feel so fortunate to have worked with someone like Bob, and the staff he surrounded himself with, as he was carving out a business empire, while I was winding down my career. It was very much like working with your best friends. We have endless fond memories of company social gatherings and business trips with staff and spouses.
Beyond the initial sorrow, you will have endless, wonderful memories of Bob, an all-around great guy who seemed to be able to do it all!
In caring and friendship
Joan and Ted Young
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Way too young….our deepest condolences for the family….Karen & Doug Courtney