Obituary for Rev. Robert George "Bob" Chandler
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 8th, 2023 at the age of 87. Reunited with his wife Jean (2004) and son Jeremy (2000).
Survived by his son John and wife Kim, and daughter Lisa and husband Rob Haller. Remembered by his daughter in law Theresa (Jeremy, 2000).
Cherished Grandpa to Jessica (Ryan), Cara, and Paige.
Great Grandpa to Sophie.
Beloved friend to Kay and Ross (2015) Hill and their son Scott.
Special thanks to the Staff at Amica – Riverside for all their love and care.
Bob worked for many years as a social worker and worked through many organizations in Windsor and in Toronto. He continued to help in his field by becoming a Professor of Social Work at the University of Windsor. Along with his wife Jean, he volunteered through C.M.H.A Suicide Bereavement Program.
In retirement Bob committed his time to his faith and family. Training to become a Deacon through the Dioceses of London. Bob was a long time parishioner of St. Matthews Church and served as a choir member, a lector, and Eucharistic Minister. When he moved to East Windsor, he continued to serve at St. Mark’s by the Lake in St. Clair Beach.
He loved spending time at his cottage in Bayfield with his family, and birthdays there were always full of family fun. He loved reading and spent many hours with his e-reader and a glass of wine. He and his wife had a fond love for labs and throughout their 40+ year marriage they owned 3 of them: Tammy, Sasha and Kerry brought joy and laughter to their lives. Bob also loved to camp and especially enjoyed canoe trips over the years with his 2 sons and his granddaughter Jessica.
Donations to Canadian Mental Health would be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home.
Visitation will take place on July 12 at Families First Funeral Home (South Windsor) from 11am until a Celebration of Life at 1pm. Procession to Victoria Memorial Gardens to follow.
Survived by his son John and wife Kim, and daughter Lisa and husband Rob Haller. Remembered by his daughter in law Theresa (Jeremy, 2000).
Cherished Grandpa to Jessica (Ryan), Cara, and Paige.
Great Grandpa to Sophie.
Beloved friend to Kay and Ross (2015) Hill and their son Scott.
Special thanks to the Staff at Amica – Riverside for all their love and care.
Bob worked for many years as a social worker and worked through many organizations in Windsor and in Toronto. He continued to help in his field by becoming a Professor of Social Work at the University of Windsor. Along with his wife Jean, he volunteered through C.M.H.A Suicide Bereavement Program.
In retirement Bob committed his time to his faith and family. Training to become a Deacon through the Dioceses of London. Bob was a long time parishioner of St. Matthews Church and served as a choir member, a lector, and Eucharistic Minister. When he moved to East Windsor, he continued to serve at St. Mark’s by the Lake in St. Clair Beach.
He loved spending time at his cottage in Bayfield with his family, and birthdays there were always full of family fun. He loved reading and spent many hours with his e-reader and a glass of wine. He and his wife had a fond love for labs and throughout their 40+ year marriage they owned 3 of them: Tammy, Sasha and Kerry brought joy and laughter to their lives. Bob also loved to camp and especially enjoyed canoe trips over the years with his 2 sons and his granddaughter Jessica.
Donations to Canadian Mental Health would be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home.
Visitation will take place on July 12 at Families First Funeral Home (South Windsor) from 11am until a Celebration of Life at 1pm. Procession to Victoria Memorial Gardens to follow.