Obituary of Robert Bell

BELL, Robert "Bob" – Peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 84. Dearest fiancé of Joanne Pollock, Sarnia. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Porteous) (2001). Dear brother of Thomas Watson (Margot) Bell, Scotland and the late Marion Hosie (2013). Loving uncle of John Hosie, Thomas Hosie, Gordon Bell and Jennifer Bell, all of Scotland. Special friend of Natalie Hilpert and Jason, Elizabeth, Jenna and Adam Scott. Bob was born in Glasgow, Scotland and graduated from the University of Glasgow. After his national service in the R.A.F., he taught English in Scotland and in Sarnia at Northern and S.C.I.T.S., where he was head of English. A career change found Bob working for RBC Dominion Securities as a stockbroker in Chatham and Sarnia. Bob was an avid golfer and was a member of various golf clubs including the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club and the Port Huron Golf Club. At Bob's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are entrusted to the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 519-344-3131. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Sarnia & District Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., Sarnia, N7T 7W8 or to Lambton Wildlife Inc, P.O. Box 681, Sarnia, N7T 7J7. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Robert Bell in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area