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Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Hamilton). Loving father of Bill (Tracey), Emily (the late Shawn Dingman), Ben (Amy) and Yvonne (Ryan). Cherished grandfather of Jade & Rowyn, Dallas (Stephanie), & Brook, Lauren, Ashley, Carter & Hailey. Dear great grandfather of Austin. Brother of Suzanne (Ron) Kyle, Judy (the late Peter) McInnes and Ernie (Beth) Latchford. Brother-in-law of Bill (the late Susan) Hamilton, Ron (Holly) Hamilton and Reg (Doreen), (the late Beth) Hamilton. Bob will also be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, extended family members, friends, neighbours, and his faithful friend Meg.
Known for his warmth and kindness, his willingness to catch up or share the local happenings, and to tell some of his own stories, past and present. He brought happiness to neighbours, friends and those that knew him. Bob was a big believer in serving his community and to helping others when they most needed a little kindness.
He spent 35 years in Harwood where he raised his family. He served on the Harwood Fire Department for 34 years. 17 of those he spent as Chief where he was a strong believer in mutual aid, even going as far as writing some of the policy that is still in place today. In the early 2000’s, you could see Bob driving his team of heavy horses around the village with his family in the wagon along for the ride. He finally bought his dream farm and moved to Burnley in 2005. Here he kept his horses, a few cattle, dogs and cats.
A private family internment of Bob’s cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s request was for donations to the Hospital for Sick Children, a cause close to his heart.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Dear Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, Yvonne and Family. Evor an I extend our heartfelt sympathy to All of you. It was always a pleasure to meet and chat with Bob. One couldn't help but smile when Bob smiled during a conversation. May each day bring peaceful memories of the love that will live forever in your hearts. Take care. Evor and Brenda
Dear Gail & Family so sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Dear Gail, So sorry to hear about the death of your husband Bob. Rest eternal grant unto Bob, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. Sincerely, Rev. Charles Balfour+
Our hearts are heavy but our spirits are bright with a lifetime of wonderful memories and love! Peace, Prayers, and Love to Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, Yvonne. Thinking of you all - Ron, Holly, Koral, Derek, Stephanie.
Gail & Family thinking of you all during this difficult time. Bob always had a smile and such a kind person. And usually a story to tell that always left you with smile. Our sincere condolences
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
I am so sorry to hear this , he was my first Chief when I joined Harwood, great Chief, great man , I will miss talking with him at the fairs and events , my deepest condolences to Gail and all the family❤️
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and the family. He will be truly missed.
Dear Gail We are so sorry to hear about your dear husband. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. Hugs xo
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bobs passing There are now words to comfort you at this time of sadness You have lots of great memories to hold on to Our sincere condolences to all of you
Eric & I send our sincere condolences to Gail & family on the passing of Bob, husband, dad, grandfather. He was a very respected man in the community. Cherish your memories. Carol
Gail and loving family - we are so sad for all you’ve lost and for all that Bob will miss. We always felt special while in his company, he had the ability to make everyone feel important and brought such a sense of calm. Holding you close in thought and prayer.
Gail, I am so very sorry to hear about Bob, I am thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Please know we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Karen and family. ♥️
So sorry Gail and Family for your loss. Thinking and praying for you all.
Gail: I have so many fond memories of Bob. He always had a smile on his face, even when his dog got porcupine needles in his mouth again for the 2nd time... yes I remember that day. Take care of yourself. Sending our love, Margaret & Bill
Gail and Hamilton and Latchford family my condolences
Our Condolences go out to the whole Latchford Family. Our hearts are with you.
Gail and family so sorry for your loss. Angus and Janice
So sorry for your loss Gail and family.Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Gail and family our heart felt condolences go out to you all for the loss of Bob. He was a very kind and gentle man. ❤️
Dear Gail and to all the Latchford family we send our heartfelt condolences. We are saddened to learn of Bob's passing. We have many fond memories of our time in Harwood and being on the Fire department with Bob.
Gail & family I was so sorry to hear of Bobs passing Hold onto your memories & family & friends Bob will b missed he was a great person ❤️
Our sincere condolences to Gail and family. Always a pleasure to meet Bob and have a conversation. May your happy memories sustain you All during this sad time. Allan and Debbie Elder.
Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, and Yvonne. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We have so many fond memories of Bob, and that big smile. Our deepest condolences go out to you all, as well as the Latchford and Hamilton families. Keeping you all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
We are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our condolences to Bob's family. We worked with Bob at Borg Warner/GE Plastics.
Our deepest condolences to Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, Yvonne and families, as well as the Latchford and Hamilton families on the loss of Bob. We have many fond memories of Bob. Hold the memories you have close during this sad time.
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Deepest condolences to you all.
Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, Yvonne and family. So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Gail so sorry to hear about Bob. Norms and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so saddened by this news….the Latchford family were so warm and welcoming to us ‘newbies’ when we settled in the area, now many decades ago… Bruce and Marilyn Taylor
Gail - So So sad to here of my good friend Bobs passing -we had fun working for John r ball as young guys at baltimore feed mill- condolences to Gail and the Latchford family
Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, and Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Deepest condolences.
Gail and Family. so sorry to hear about your loss of your super husband, grandfather,and great grandfather.We had many great visits when you lived next door to the Wellwoods in Harwood.Hold onto the great memories that were made. He was one of a kind
Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben, and Yvonne, we are so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences from our family.
Gail, Bill,Emily,Ben and Yvonne, We are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Cherish the memories you have. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a quiet gentle man with a soft humor and always good to work with.
Gail and family; Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hold on to your wonderful memories. Brenda Watson
Condolences to the family. Attended Grove school in Peterborough with Bob and his family, later reuniting at Borg Warner. Many wonderful days.
Alex and I were so very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, what a great man, always so bubbly and friendly. Alex says he had many a talk with him at GE and we all have great memories of Christmas dances. Please know we are thinking of you all at this very difficult time and sending much love.
Deepest condolences to the families for your loss.
Gail and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I will always cherish the memories of our morning coffees together with you and Meg. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing .Our condolences to you and your family.
Gail, Emily and family - so sorry to hear about Bob. It wasn’t long ago that we stopped in and had a nice visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Gail and Family, we are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts are with you as you navigate the days ahead. Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember all the good times you were blessed to have together. May he rest in peace. Hugs to all. 🫂💞
Gail and family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Sending you love and deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Many fond memories of Bob from way back when. Sending our love and deepest condolences to Gail and family.
Sincere condolences for Bobs passing. May you find comfort in sharing fond memories with family and friends.
Dear Gail and family, extending our deep and sincere condolences in your loss 🫂
Dear Gail and family, we were so sad to hear of Bob’s passing. We recall the first time we met Bob. You were dating him and we visited the farm and he talked about his respect for Mr. Ball and his love of horses. He was always a warm, kind and considerate man. He will be missed. R.I.P.❤️
Gail and family Our sincere condolences to all for your loss.Bob will be missed.
Gail and family. I’m truly saddened and shocked to hear of Bobs passing . We had so many good times and lots of laughs throughout the years being on the fire department together. Bob was always so happy and laid back and I will never forget his stories and the smile that he always had . Thinking of all of you at this hard time. Tim
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Good neighbour, great friend. Bob's kindness will be missed.
Gail and family sorry for you lost, he was a good person
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
So sorry for your loss Gail. I hope that you and your family will soon be able to smile with the memories he left for you.
We are so sorry to hear about Bob.Are whole family sends their condolences. David especially was in shock.Please take care to you and the family. Nelson and Debbie
Gail & Family So sorry for the loss of Bob.
Gail & family, so sorry to hear of Bobs passing, keep all ur memories close to ur heart! He was a great man! Sympathy to u & family! Take care!
I can remember when the Hamilton family moved in at the bottom of our lane and brought us all new friends as thier family paralleled ours. It was as if they were always there. I can't remember when Gail draged Bob home for the first time because when you met him it was like you knew him forever. Many great memories of Harwood and the people that made it a village. My condolences. To You Gail and all the family. Brian and Norma.
our deepest condolences to Gail and the rest of Bob's family and friends. Bob and Al shared many hours together at GE. So many great memories.
Dear Gail and family Our deepest condolences to you and your family Bob will be missed very much by us As he was a great friend He will always be remembered Love Roger and Carol
My favourite memory of Bob is when the extended family would gather and he would say, "the only bunch that come together, all talk at once and all carry on conversations without missing anything." Hope he is wandering a farm show or a fall fair. I will remember his quiet strength.
Dear Gail and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was the most kind, generous, funny and always had a smile. Gone way too soon. We will cherish our memories forever. May he find comfort in the arms of the angels ❤️ Barry & Cher Turk
My condolences to Gail and family for their loss. Bob was a great friend and is a great loss. We had some great times working together for all those years. He will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Dear Gail and family, we are incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. Sending all of you our deepest condolences.
Deb and I send condolences to the Latchford Family.
Dear Gail I’m so sorry that you have to go down this very sad road of grief. Hold on to your loving memories speak his name often, smile, laugh and tell all the funny times you’ve shared. Thinking of you my friend. xo
Much love to you, Gail, and all the family. How your have all paid the care, dignity and love shared forward to such an extended circle of friends and community is extraordinary. Honour.
So sorry to hear about Bob. I was at many meetings with him and he was very professional at everything he did. My condolences go to you Gail and your family he will be missed by many friends and fireman I am sure.
My sincere condolences Gail and family. Keep the memories close.
Gail, Emily and Family so sad to hear this. Remember him with always a smile on his face…Thinking of you all.
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss, our thoughts/prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Gail and family I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing.I have good memories of him at family things always smiling and having a good time..Another good man taken too soon....R.I.P Bob..
Gail and Family....Please accept our most deepest sympathy in your loss.
I’m saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. My sincere condolences to you Gail and your family.
Ashley and Lauren, my deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you both through this difficult time
My condolences to you gail and your family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
All who new Bob have lost a great friend. We will always remember the good times we had together (Harwood Hall Firemans dances and games).We will always remember the cross country skiing between our homes in Harwood. We will miss you Bob , God speed rest in peace.
Gail, Yvonne, Emily, Ben, Bill and families we are so saddened by your loss. There are no words to heal your heart at this difficult time. Bob was such an inspiration to so many and has left such great memories. He’ll always be with you in your heart. Love and prayers Barry and Deb
Our condolences to the whole Latchford family. Bob served as my chief for many years on the Harwood Fire dept and was a very respected member. I know that he brought the dept many years ahead with the policies he brought forward. I thank you Bob for all your years of service and valued your friendship from the department as well as helping out at Cliffs.
Gail and family, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, our thoughts are with you guys .
Gail, Bill, Emily, Ben and Yvonne and families..We were so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. What a great guy to be gone so soon. The memories of our Harwood days will stay in our hearts and minds forever. Rest easy Bob..
Gail so sorry for your loss Bob was truly a great guy cherish your memories
Gail and family So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing he was a great guy for sure. Keep your memories close and he’ll always be with you. Take care, Jane and Wayne.
Gail and family ..sending you our heartfelt sympathy in your loss of Bob … it has been so great to see you and Bob recently at NHH … hard to comprehend how quickly things change … sincerely Dalton and Heather
A donation has been made to Sick Kids Hospital in Bob's memory.
To Gail, Ernie and the Latchford family: I am saddened to read about Bob’s passing. We go back to our childhoods when we met at every summer Saturday night at the horse races at Morrow Park in Peterborough. Bob and brother Ernie grooming horses for Jack Ball and me tagging along with my dad and his horses. Bob was loyal, friendly and reliable even at that age, always being there as Jack Ball’s groom. He carried those character traits throughout his life. He was a great guy and I remember him fondly. Please accept my sympathies.
Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. Bob will be fondly remembered and missed by so many. His big heart and smile filled the room. Erin and Mike xo
Dear Gail,Bill,Emily,Ben,Yvonne and all who will continue to love Bob,please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our hearts are heavy learning that Bob has passed away. He was a kind,funny and friendly guy. All of us who knew him were proud to call him part of our family. Find peace knowing his suffering is over and that he left this world respected and loved.
Gail and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Bob was a great man. Guy and Neva
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
SickKids Foundation
Gail & family: Still struggling to believe Bob has passed. He was one in a million. Always a smile. I remember how excited he was when you bought the place in Burnley. Like a kid with new toy. Thinking of you at this sad time. RIP Bob.
Donation made to Sick Kids .
So sorry to hear this. Our condolences to you Gail and all your family! What a wonderful picture of a great guy!
Gail and family, we were saddened to learn of Bob`s passing. He made a real difference. Please know that we care.