Obituary for Mr. Robert Verne "Bob" Ennis
Robert (Bob)Verne Ennis
June 22, 1949-Aug. 28, 2022
Mr. Robert (Bob) Verne Ennis, age 73, passed away at his home in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 with his wife, Sandy, and daughter-in-law, Brenda, by his side. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, June 22, 1949, Bob was the son of Verne and Mabel Ennis. He moved with his family to Fort William, Ontario, in 1960 to help build the Baha'i community there. On February 10, 1969, Bob married Sandy Lynn Durant, the love of his life, at his parents' home in Fort William.
He loved cars, motorcycles, go-carts, boats, CB radios and spending weekends at the lake. In 1970 Bob earned an Apprenticeship in Sheet Metal. He worked for Canadian Pacific Railway for a number of years. He also drove truck and then worked as a carpenter in his father's business, Ennis Construction, until he was forced into early retirement due to ill health.
Predeceased by his parents, and his granddaughter Allyceea, Bob leaves behind Sandy, his devoted wife of 53 years; their two sons, Scott and Kelly (Brenda); granddaughter Manna; sisters Sandra Nunn (J. Allen) and Ellen Davis (Don); brother-in-law Larry Durant (Violet) and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A private family interment will be held at the Stanley Hill Cemetery followed by a Service of Remembrance at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
June 22, 1949-Aug. 28, 2022
Mr. Robert (Bob) Verne Ennis, age 73, passed away at his home in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 with his wife, Sandy, and daughter-in-law, Brenda, by his side. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, June 22, 1949, Bob was the son of Verne and Mabel Ennis. He moved with his family to Fort William, Ontario, in 1960 to help build the Baha'i community there. On February 10, 1969, Bob married Sandy Lynn Durant, the love of his life, at his parents' home in Fort William.
He loved cars, motorcycles, go-carts, boats, CB radios and spending weekends at the lake. In 1970 Bob earned an Apprenticeship in Sheet Metal. He worked for Canadian Pacific Railway for a number of years. He also drove truck and then worked as a carpenter in his father's business, Ennis Construction, until he was forced into early retirement due to ill health.
Predeceased by his parents, and his granddaughter Allyceea, Bob leaves behind Sandy, his devoted wife of 53 years; their two sons, Scott and Kelly (Brenda); granddaughter Manna; sisters Sandra Nunn (J. Allen) and Ellen Davis (Don); brother-in-law Larry Durant (Violet) and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A private family interment will be held at the Stanley Hill Cemetery followed by a Service of Remembrance at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.