REYNOLDS: Robert “Bob” “Pumpkin” of Exeter *UPDATED*
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On April 6, 2023 @ 2:30 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 137 Comments
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bob at Lakeland Regional Hospital, Florida with his loving wife Wanda by his side on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 75. Loving husband of Wanda (Reive) Reynolds for 54 years. Proud father of Vicki and Joe Gower of Exeter. Adored Papa of Ashlynn Gower (Brad) of Hensall and Wyatt Gower of Exeter. Dear brother of Shirley Smith of Hensall. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Dorothy (Stuart) Reynolds and his brother-in-law Dave Grundy.
Bob was born on April 17, 1947 and grew up on the family farm on Morrison Line. He married Wanda on November 9, 1968 and had their only child Vicki on Nov 14, 1970. Bob worked at the Co-op for 25 years and 10 years at Safety Cab. He was a life member of the Exeter Kinsman Club as well as the Exeter Legion. He was well known for wearing his red suit (Santa) for years and donated all the proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis, a charity near and dear to his heart. Bob was an avid golfer, bowler, and dart and card player. Bob also grew pumpkins for many years, until he was no longer able. Hence his nickname “Pumpkin”. Above all, his love was for his family. He was the biggest supporter and cheerleader for his grandkids.
Cremation has taken place. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11th at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER from 6 – 8 PM with a Legion Service at 5:45 PM. Registration for visitation is appreciated. Due to road construction please enter from the north side of William Street.
Bob’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, April 12th at 11 AM. For those unable to attend the funeral in person, a recording of the service will be taken and posted Wednesday afternoon. The family invites you to watch the service at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Interment Exeter Cemetery to be held at a later date.
Donations to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “REYNOLDS: Robert “Bob” “Pumpkin” of Exeter *UPDATED*”
Bob will be missed by many my prayers and thoughts are with you guys
My condolences to Wanda, Vicky and family as Bob was a great guy and very giving of his time.
Jim
Wanda and Vicky
Sorry for your loss
Ed Johnston
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.
Playing darts and golf with him was always joyful. Seeing him in his Sant suita always brought a smile to me and my boys.My heart and prayers are with the entire family.
R.I.P Bob (Santa)
Wanda,Vicky and family
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Whenever I seen him he always had a smile and a good story to tell. He will be missed. Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers
Brad, Tina Ankers and family
Our deepest condolences Wanda Vicky and family.
Wanda, Vicki and family:
Our thoughts and wishing for each new day is for peace to find a place in your heart!
Uncle Bob lived each day for the joy of it, bringing joy to others especially children.
We will always remember him fondly and are thankful for his visit last August in Olinda.
A family reunion made richer with his and Wanda presence.
Love to all
Elaine, Richard, James, Jillian, Johnathon and Summer Stevenson
Thinking of the family during this difficult time. Many memories of working with Bob at HDC.
Wanda, Vicki and family
My sincere condolences, I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Wanda, Vicki, Joe & family our sincere condolences at this time. Hold your memories close.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Wanda,Vickie and extended family,
So sorry to read of Bobs passing.
Such heartache for you to bear especially so far from home for Wanda and Dad so far away for Vickie.
Now the journey for Bob is over.
May he rest in peace.
Alice and Jerry MacLean.
RIP Bob you will be truly missed by family friends and dart players. Hugs Wanda and family.
Wanda and Vicki, I was deeply surprised and saddend at the passing of Bob. Please accept my condolences. He will be greatly missed.
Wanda& Vicky & family our hearts are with you all during & after this difficult time We remember Bob well a wonderful man God took from us our New Angel in Heaven.
Wanda and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Always enjoyed chats with Bob wherever. Take care. Dianne
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. He will live on in all your memories.
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Thinking of you’s at this difficult time.
Mike, Leanne, Dakota & Miley
Bowled with Bob for many years. Sorry for the family loss.
Wanda my heart goes out to you and your family..bob will be missed dearly by everyone that knew him..all the good times playing darts..the conversations..the good times ..my family and I are saddened by the passing of Bob..he will be remembered with good thoughts ..our prayers go out to you
I am so sorry Wanda and family for the passing of Bob he was one of the nicest men I know Hugs Wanda
Wanda, Vicki, and family
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Bob
Frank, Mary Boyle
My condolences to Bob’s family he will be missed at the Exeter golf course on Monday night’s and his many years working at the Exeter Co-op
Thinking of you Wanda! Bobs smile was contagious and I know he will be missed.
My deepest condolences to Wanda, Vicki, Joe, Ashlynn, Wyatt and the the extended family.
Bob was always smiling and jovial. May your sweet memories give you peace in the days ahead.
To Wanda,Vicky,Joe and family
Sorry to hear about Bob.Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Doug and Judy
Wanda, and family
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Happy memories will help you get through the sad days ahead.
Wanda, Vicki & family & Shirley
So sorry to hear about Bob. Another great man gone. All of you will have so many memories to share now & in the future. Bless every one of you at this difficult time.
Wanda and family. So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Wanda Vicky and family
So sorry to hear about Bob passing in Florida. I know Vicky you often said that was his happy place. You have our Deepest sympathy. Cherish the fond memories you have had through the years
Sending our condolences to Wanda and family. Bob was the friendliest person you encountered at the Co-op ! A great guy ! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Deepest condolences to Wanda, Vicky, and family. Bob will be missed at the golf course, and the kids Christmas parties.
Wanda & family My deepest condolences on you loss
Wanda, Vicky & Joe and family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. Cherish all the memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Bob
Wanda Vicki and Family
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, we have known Bob and you for a very long time. Sending hugs and prayers.
RIP Bob
Bob&Judy Willis
Wanda, Vicki and Joe and grandkids
Plase accept our greatest condolences on Bob’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him> RIP Bob.
Eugene and Linda
Wanda, Vicki and Joe and grandkids
Please accept our greatest condolences on Bob’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him> RIP Bob.
Eugene and Linda
Wanda, Vicki and family
Our condolence to you all in the lost of Bob.
Cherish his memories and he will not be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathy.
Dear Wanda, Shirley and Family: I am so sorry to read of Bob’s passing. You have my sincere condolences. I will see you in April. RIP Bob.
We were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was one of a kind, and will be missed by so many people. May you rest in peace Bob. We will definitely miss you.
Denise and Ralph
Wanda and family,
Sending deepest condolences to all of you at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many happy memories of taking the kids to Bobs pumpkin patch!
Sending big hugs
Janet and John
Wanda vickie and family and shirley. So sorry for the loss of bob. My family always remember the fun we had at the farm.he will be missed. Darlene and family.
Wanda, Vicki and family
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will be fondly remembered coming to our house to see our kids as Santa at Christmas time. May cherished memories be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
My deepest condolences Wanda Vicki and family
Fond memories of our Morrison line neighbor
Wanda, Vicky and family sending heart felt condolences on the loss of an amazing man like Bob we were neighbours for a few years grew up together. Vicky and I and through the years knew him through working at safety cab and being Santa Claus. He suited the position so well, with that big infectious smile, and his jolly life and his love to make others smile may your fondest memories Get you through this horrible loss and may he rest in the sweetest piece
Thinking of all of you and sending our condolences at this sad time. So many memories of growing up and living as neighbors all these years on Morrison Line from being one of the three amigos at S.S.#1 Hurondale to rescuing Sandi on the road and everything in between and since. Looking at one of his treasured lanterns in our house brings up many happy thoughts. May you cherish his memory as we do.
Keith and Sandi
Wanda Vicki and family. Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed helping Bob with legion golf tournament and also when did bars at the legion. He will be missed.
Joan Finkbeiner
Wanda, Vickie and family;
My deepest sympathy to all of you .
May the good memories that you have override the sadness of the moment.
Wanda, Vicki and family
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Wanda, Vicki and family. Sending my sympathy.
Hi Wanda and family, My sincere sympathy to all. Bob will be greatly missed by so many.
Sincerly
Bill Gibson
Wanda and Vicki and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Bob was one of kind ! I think anyone fortunate to know this wonderful fella knew that! Always a kind word out of him and always a great chuckle as well! He will be sorely missed by all. Biggest hugs. GOD BLESS
Wanda, Vicki, Shirley and Family:
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy on Bob’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad, difficult time.
Wanda; Vicki and Joe, and extended Family. My sincere condolences, enjoyed my interactions with Bob over the years, wishing you comfort in the days ahead, Dalt
Wanda and Family
My sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories. Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Wanda Vicky Joe and family
Our deepest sympathy .
Our prayers are with you at this time .
Cy & Eleanor & family
Wanda and family,
On behalf of the general membership of the Exeter Legion please accept out heartfelt condolences in the passing of Comrade Bob.
Branch 167 President
Jon Corbett
So sorry for your loss Wanda and family!
We always enjoyed his company !
Today being Valentine’s Day think of all the wonderful memories!
He sure will be missed!🙏 RIP Bob
Wanda, Vicky, Joe and Shirley
So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandpa and brother Bob. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort and healing over the coming days. Keeping you in our thoughts at this sad time.
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Wanda & Family
So sorry too hear of Bob’s passing. We had a lot
of good times over the years. We will miss you/
Rest in peace Bob.
Wanda, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bob will be missed.
Wanda and family
My sincere sympathy to you on Bob’s passing. I will see you when you get home from Florida.
Jean Crerar
Wanda, Vicki and family
My sincere condolences to your family on the passing of Bob.
Bob was always willing to help with our mixed golf tournaments at
the Exeter Golf Course. In the past most of us were lucky enough
to pick out that perfect pumpkin. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Wanda, Vicky and family.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Sending our sincere condolences.
Dan and Linda Crerar
Wanda:
Sorry to hear that Bob has died . You will certainly miss him.
My condolences at this time.
Your card player friend.
Nell
To you Wanda /family.. so sorry for the loss of Bob.!!! He was a brite lite in our lives at the Bowling Lanes. Will always remember him .Tony misses him ..Golfing… gone way too soon. !!
Our thoughts and sympathy Wanda, Vicky, Joe and family
Bob was always happy to stop for a visit. He was a community man for sure and we enjoyed his pumpkins for many years.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Wanda, Vicki & Joe and Family
My condolences to you all at this sad time. I will always treasure our many chats at D.Q. when he came in for lunch. Also, the guy in the red suit when the boys were little. Cherish the memories that each of you have of him.. Take care, Thinking of you all. Hugs.
Cathy
Dear Wanda and Vicki & family.
So very sorry to hear this news. Our condolences to all the family at this time.
With sympathy,
Elaine and Jim Tomlinson
My sincere Sympathy Wanda & Vicky in the loss of your husband & father. You will miss him. Cherish the memories.
Wanda & Family. So sorry to read of Bob’s passing. He really enjoyed his time in Florida. Deepest Condolences.
Wanda, Vicki, Joe and Family.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Treasure all your memories and hold them close to your heart in the days ahead. R.I.P. Bob.
Dave & Anne
Our deepest sympathies in your loss of Bob. Cherish your memories to help you through the days and weeks ahead,
Mrs Reynolds, Vicky, Joe and Ashlynn
So sorry to hear this, your husband, father and grandfather has fought a tough battle for a couple years… may he rest peacefully. Cherish all the good times !! Your a great family… always enjoy our chats when we meet up
Take care of each other
Rob & Tara
Wanda,Shirley , Vickie and family
So sorry to hear of Bob passing, he will be missed
Cliff and Elsie McDonald
Wanda, Vicky, Joe and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Bob (Pumpkin).
My late husband, Yvon became good friends with Bob through golfing and bowling and had great respect for him.
He has been welcomed on a new team and I am sure there will be lots of strikes and hole in ones in heaven. Stay strong……Sincerely Mickie
Wanda and Reynolds Family,
Our deepest sympathies on Bob’s passing. He has touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Karen, Nichole, Michaela Schwartzentruber
Sincere condolences Vicky, Shirley and families as your hearts are saddened and hurting with the loss of your Dad and brother. He was a kind, caring and giving man. Bob was one of my Gr. 9 class mates and later did Santa service for our workplace children’s party. With caring thoughts.
Wanda ,Vicki, and family , I’m so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing he was always a friend face when we showed up for golf on Monday nights he sure did a lot for Monday night men’s league he will sure be missed thinking of you and your family in this difficult time Allen and Julie Rollings
To Wanda, Vicki and family
We are so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing, our condolences to all.
I have good memories of working with him at the Exeter Legion for various activities. There will always be memories of Pumpkin Bob to comfort you
Dear Wanda , Vicki and family
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Wanda , Vicky, Joe and family sorry to hear of Bob’s passing deepest sympathy
Wanda Vickie and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Great memories working with Bob at the Exeter Coop, We all enjoyed seeing Bob in that red suit. RIP Bob. Noella/Tom
Wanda & Family,
I am saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Thinking of you in this difficult time. RIP Bob.
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, may your wonderful memories over the years help ease the pain! Thinking of you Wanda and your family! Hugs Carol Whiteford
Wanda ,Vicki and family,
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing . He truly was one of a kind always ! We will remember him as Santa and the Pumpkin man.
Our Condolences to all the family at this difficult time.
Betty & Jim
Dear Wanda and family,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family.
Ellen Green and family
Wanda, Jim and I were so very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Jim has so many memories of his days working with Bob at HDC. Wanda we know you will really miss him!
Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time.
Vicky, Wanda and Family, my deepest condolences to you all on Bob’s passing. I remember him from the legion and golfing many years ago. Take Care.
Dear Wanda & Family,
Sending my condolences to you as you mourn the loss of Bob. May each day bring comfort and memories that make you smile.
To Wanda and the family : .Words can never truly express the sorrow of the passing of Bob.We send our deepest condolences and light a candle in his honor Barb Hearn and family
Wanda, Vicki and family,
I am sorry to read of Bob’s passing. Sending you my condolences.
Susan Mann
Wanda, Vicki and Joe and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your husband, dad and grandpa. Bob was a very friendly man. He was a great Santa. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers.
Sincere condolences to the family and thanks for the pumpkin patch memories …our kiddos and their cousin always looked forward to finding your biggest pumpkins. What a joy. May your own memories sustain you.
Wanda, Vicki and family
We are sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Lorne & Pat Ballantyne
Thinking of you Wanda.
Wanda, Vickie & family, so sorry to hear about Bobs passing. Condolences to all and know we are thinking of you.
Dear: Wanda, Vicki, Joe, Ashlynn (Brad), Wyatt, Shirley & Families/Friends . . .
Bob’s love & spirit will be woven into the lives of all who knew him, and he will never be forgotten. Treasure the wonderful memories & happy moments he has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Words are never enough to ease the heartbreak you are feeling right now but the genuine outpouring from family, friends, & community demonstrates the profound impact Bob (Pumpkin/Santa) had on everyone he met.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ~ Author Unknown ~
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to all, as you grieve & mourn this incredible loss. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. As many are aware, he was a valued member of the Exeter Golf Club senior men’s league for many, many years.
Wanda and family. Our sincere condolences to your family .Bob will be missed by relatives, friends, schoolmates, neighbours and by a lot of area folks. Take care
Vicki and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Sending prayers and condolences,
Amy, Andrew and Ron
Wanda, Vicky, Shirley and Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Cherish the memories.
Wanda and Family…. I offer my sincere condolences…
Very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing, our most warm condolences.
Darren, Denise Boyle & Family
Wanda and Family,
We send our deepest condolences to you all.So sad to hear of Bob’s passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I certainly remember all the wonderful times we had together in Kinsmen.Great memories.
Phyllis &Fred Mommersteeg
Dear Wanda, Vicki, Joe, Ashlynn, Brad & Wyatt.
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful man and you will all miss him terribly. Hold all your precious memories close at this difficult time.
Take care
Marilyn Pritchard
Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family, Bob was a good friend and enjoyed working with him and playing with you and him over the many years of golf.
Dear Wanda and family. We are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing in Florida. Our prayers are with you, Wanda.
Karl and Jannie
Dear Wanda, Vicky and family and friends:
My heart is so saddened to learn of Bob,’s passing. He was a kind hearted, thoughtful and gentle spirited man. He will be sorely missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Our condolences to you Vicki, your mom, Joe, Ashlynn, Wyatt and your extended family.
May your memories give you peace in the days ahead.
Wanda, Vicki, Joe and family
So sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. He was a fun guy who had suffered lately. Remember all the good times your family had together. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bill & Louise
Wanda and Vickie and family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Lorne always enjoy Bob company at the Co-Op. He always made a great Santa at our Xmas parties.
Dear Wanda & Family
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Bob. He was our Santa, many times, for our family Christmas. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicki and family. So sorry to hear about your loss.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Vickie, Joe and Family, Wanda and Shirley and Dave. I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He was a big part of the community and will be sorely missed. We know you have many wonderful memories that will help you through this difficult time. Dan & Belinda
Wanda, Vicki & Family;
My sincere sympathy in your loss. I have many fond memories of chatting with Bob over the 35 years I’ve known him. Bob was always very helpful when working at the Co-op. He often had good ideas on how to do things which were greatly appreciated by this young-at-the-time home owner. He was certainly a well known and well liked server of his community.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Mark ( & Julie) Heimrich
Thinking of you Wanda and your family at this sorrowful time.
John & Carol Coleman
Dear Wanda
Our deepest condolences to you and your family .
Blessings..Betty and Ray.
Wanda and family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Wanda, Vicki, Joe and Family,
My sincerest condolences to you. I have many, many fond memories of Bob from the farm, baseball games, French river, darts and gatherings. He was a wonderful man and a true treasure. He will be sorely missed.
Please know that our and prayers are with all of you. Hold tight to the memories.
Wanda and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, papa. He was a very good Santa for many years and we know the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation appreciated his participation, as did we. Hold your memories close, the good times you spent with Bob will help you through this difficult time.
Wanda, Vicki and family:
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cherish the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing, he will be missed by so many.
Sorry to hear of Bobs passing,had many great times at the Legion with Bob and Wanda.
Vicki , Joe and family , Our sincere condolences. We hope all the good memories help ease your grief at this difficult time. Dan and Belinda
My sincere condolences, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jessie Shanks
Our heartfelt condolences to Wanda, Vicki, Joe, Ashlynn & Bradley, and Wyatt. Cherish the many fond memories over the years.
Mike, Leanne, Dakota & Miley Restemayer
Wanda, Vicki, Joe and Ashlyn…..
Our condolences on the passing of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Bob was a very loyal employee of the Co Op and it was a pleasure to deal with him over the years. May your memories carry you onward .
Sincerely…..
Fred and Elaine Stephen Miller.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cherish all the fond memories.
To Wanda ,Vicky and families I will miss a good neighbour and friend from across the road . My sympathy to all of you! Bob Down and Family.
Gower Family
Sending our love and prayers in the loss of your Father and Grandfather. Xo
Wanda – Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Regards
Wanda, Vicki and family
I am thinking of all of you: Bob was a one of a kind and will be missed. I remember when he played Santa for the Maple leaf Christmas parties.
Brad, Tina and family
My sincere condolences
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Sending my deepest sympathy to Bob’s family! (I remember that red suit well!) You will all have some very happy memories!