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Robert “Bob” James Croft, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Streamway Villa in Cobourg, Ontario.
Bob was born on July 16, 1937, in Port Hope, Ontario, and grew up in the area. He made his home throughout his adult life in Cobourg, Colborne, and Campbellford.
He earned a degree in Food Science from Trent University and worked for many years for General Foods and later World’s Finest Chocolate. He was active for many years in Freemasonry and was a proud Shriner. He also served on the village council in Colborne during the late 1970s.
Bob was predeceased by his wife, Beverley (Jackson) Croft, with whom he shared more than half a century of marriage, and by his son, Paul. He is survived by sons David (Flavia) Croft of Aurora, Ontario, and Brian (Jacqueline) Croft of Stockton, California, 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He will be remembered as an avid reader and a loyal fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.
At this time, no formal funeral service is planned. The family will honour Bob’s desire to be cremated and inurned close to Bev and Paul at Union Cemetery in Cobourg at a later date.
To David and Brian and Families. I had known your Dad for almost 17 years. I met him when I joined Colborne Lodge shortly after moving from Toronto. Both he and your Mother, Bev were like a welcome wagon. I remember the conversations on the trips to Oshawa for your Dad's cancer appointments. It was very educational. He spoke of your brother Paul and his influence on the minister at Paul's residence. How he would correct him at times during the sermon. Bob mentioned that he and your Mom never had an argument. Disagreements maybe. The science of chocolate was a constant. Bob was a role model for the Masonic Fraternity. He was the go to guy when clarity and calm at Lodge was needed. Just a really good Friend and a loss to all who knew him.
I am very sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He and I were long time General Foods employees. We had a fair amount of contact when he was at Worlds Finest and attended off site meetings at Confectionery Association. My condolences to you and your family.
David, Brian and grandsons. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Rest in peace Bob.
Maria and I send our thoughts and prayers to David, Brian and their families. Bob was a respected work colleague, a dear friend, a great man of faith and good humor. It was a privilege to know him.
My condolences to Brian, David and the rest of the family. RIP Uncle Bob, you will be missed.
David and Brian and families, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father Bob. He was a great friend and Mason, and I had the pleasure and honour to not only work with him for several years but also to travel with him on our visits to various Masonic Lodges. He was well respected within the Community and the Craft and he will definitely be missed. My sympathies to you both and your families. Sincerely Jim Deviney
With my deep sympathy on Bob's passing. Bob was a kind, and gentle man. Many years ago I was on a Sides' team with Bob at St. Peter's Church, he was also a member of St.Peter's Court Board of Directors. His contributions to the teams were always thoughtful. Rest in Peace Bob.
Sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. We worked together for several years at General Foods and Kraft He was always Knowledgeable and helpful. My condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
My condolences to Bob’s family and friends. Bob was a colleague at General Foods / Kraft and was well respected and a true gentleman.