It is with great sadness that the family of Robert "Bob" Girvin announces his passing at St. Joseph’s Hospice, surrounded by his loving family in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the age of 85. Bob was born in Brandon, MB on April 14, 1924 to parents Maude and Wilfred Girvin. In 1930 the family moved to Prince Albert, Sask, where he attended school. In 1947 the family relocated to Fort William after he served in World War II as member of the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943 to 1945. He worked for the CPR from 1941-1947, Great Lakes Paper 1947-1952. In 1950, he married the love of his life Dorothy ONeill. They had two boys together, Patrick and Bobby. In 1952 he was stricken with Polio and spent 2 years in Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Upon his return to Thunder Bay, he was employed at the Department of Highways (MTO) until his retirement in 1983. After retirement he moved to London, ON where he met his best friend/companion Bessie Bruder. They spent their golden years travelling between Lexington Michigan, London and Harlingen Texas where his heart was. Bob is survived by his friend/companion Bessie Bruder(London, ON), son: Patrick(Kelly); grandchildren: Amy(Brendan Caputo), Katie, Meghan, Shaun(Jessica DiPaulo) and Cameron(Angie); sister: Betty Scott(Regina, Sask); nieces: Linda Scott(Bill) (Calgary), Wendy Scott(Harvey)(Regina), and Nancy(Gord) Penner(Port Moody, BC); great grandchildren: Nathan and Norah. Predeceased by his parents Maude(1956), Wilfred(1987), wife: Dorothy(1974) and his son Robert "Bobby"(2008).

The Girvin family would like to thank the doctors and staff of 3 Essex at Parkwood Hospital in London, ON and St Joseph’s Hospice in Thunder Bay for there excellent care during his illness. Funeral services for the late Bob Girvin will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday February 25th in the Blake Funeral Chapel, 200 South May St with Rev Bert Vancook officiating. Should friends desire, donations can be made to Thunder Bay Post Polio Chapter of the Ontario March of Dimes or Northern Cancer Research Fund.