Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on November 25, 2009 at the age of 70 years. Loving and cherished husband to Mathilda (nee Miller), with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage. Adored father to Julie Thibert and Robert Thibert and Beth Hanes. Dear brother to Louis and wife Judith Thibert, Olivine Richards, and the late Irene Nikitiuk. Dear brother-in-law to Marie and husband Dennis Bennett. Beloved uncle to several nieces and nephews. Bob was noted for being very generous to his family and friends and he will be missed by all. He was a former employee of the Ford Motor Company retiring in 2002. If you so desire, memorial donations to the Windsor & Essex Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. with Pastor Greg Lutz of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens.