Robert John Mecrate

3/4/2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the age of 85 years.

Beloved partner of Gisele Joly. Loving father of Pamela, Lorraine, Robert (Shirley) and Richard (Lisa). Cherished Grandfather of Samantha, Matthew, Alana, Amy, Ainsley, Amanda, Rebecca, Madison, Walker, Nathan, Ashley, Brodie, Alistair and Andrew. Proud Great Grandfather of many Great Grandchildren.

Predeceased by his parents Ivor and Violet Mecrate and by a brother Ivor at the age of 4 years.

He will be sadly missed by many friends.

At his request, cremation will take place with no memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Robert's obituary notice on Facebook.

12 Comments

Lynne Graham

3/8/2023 10:52:06 am

Goodbye Uncle Robert. Xx

Amy Smith

3/8/2023 11:59:15 am

Rest in peace grandpa x

Amanda Bale

3/8/2023 12:13:48 pm

Rest in peace grandpa x

Lorraine Mecrate Bale

3/8/2023 12:16:28 pm

Will miss you forever..

Alana mcatamney

3/8/2023 01:42:22 pm

Rest in peace Grandpa xx

Dave and Deb Colvin

3/8/2023 02:21:43 pm

RIP Bobby. Heaven gained another angle.

Barb Jones

3/8/2023 02:39:27 pm

Sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. Bob was an integral part of his family for sure !
My thoughts are with you all during this grieving time of your lives.

Lorraine Mecrate Bale

3/12/2023 09:26:11 pm

Thank you for your kind words Barb..much appreciated. You're right he was integral having 4 kids, 14 grandkids and 15 great grandchildren quiet the legacy!

Madison Mecrate

3/8/2023 03:36:12 pm

Rest in peace Grandad, Will always miss you💙

Sam White

3/8/2023 04:38:34 pm

Rest peacefully Grampa 💙

Allan Finlay

3/11/2023 09:34:24 am

Sorry for your loss.

Lorraine Mecrate Bale

3/12/2023 09:22:39 pm

Thank you Allan..I'm going through old photos today and have one of you two in suits going for a night out..you both can't be more than 20 years old!

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