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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.
Dear Family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of Robert. If we recall he photgraphed our wedding on Sept.6 1969
Dear Family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of a long time neighbour and friends from days at General Foods. We shared many a Rec Club event with Bob and Bev in our early days at the Foods and always thought well of them both.
To the family so sorry for your loss from your cousin.Brad Foster.
I was so very fortunate to have been able to meet Bev and Bob while they were healthy and living in their place. They were wonderful people! RIP Bev and Bob and Paul. 🙏🙏🙏
Brian and David. So sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful person. I worked for him for many years at General Foods. It was an honor to know him. May he rest in peace.
I was very sorry to hear about the passing my good neighbor, friend and wonderful customer. Even though time and distance may have changed, the memories I share with those around us stay with us. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Dale Spencer.
My sincere condolences to David and Brian and your families.
David, Brian and families. I am sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I knew him fairly well as he worked with my mother, Cora Geenfield at the lab at General Foods. She was very fond of Bob and Bev. My sympathy.
I had the good fortune to work with Bob, and learn from Bob, both at General Foods and in Masonry. His dedication to his work, those he worked with, and Masonry, was only surpassed by his deep love for his family. He is reunited with the love of his life, Bev, and his dear son Paul. May Bob rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to David, Brian and families.
Sorry and sad of Bob's passing. Had some great laughs with him over the years. Most definitely a boy among boys and a man among men. Travel safe Bob.
I send my sincere condolences to Brian and David and family on the passing of their father and also to Gwen and Pat on the passing of their brother
So very sorry for you loss Bob was a wonderful man and a great friend
My sincere condolences to David and Brian. Your dad was always very kind to me. I have so many great memories.
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.