Robert Samuel MCFETRIDGE

McFETRIDGE Robert Samuel 1923 - 2008 Est décédé le 27 août, 2008, à l'âge de 84 ans. La famille accueillera parents et amis au 8145 Chemin de Chambly (St-Hubert), Longueuil Heures des visites Vendredi le 29 août, 2008 14h00 à 17h00 19h00 à 22h00 Samedi le 30 août, 2008 10h00 à 12h00 Les funérailles auront lieu le 30 août, 2008 12h00 à l'adresse suivante: Chapelle cu complexe funéraireOBITUARY ROBERT SAMUEL McFETRIDGE November 1, 1923 - August 27, 2008 In Montreal, at the Mount Sinai Hospital, passed away Robert S. McFetridge, son of the late Susan MacCarten of Belfast and Nathanial McFetridge of Larne. Beloved husband of Ingrid Breckon-McFetridge, dearly loved father of Linda (Peter Conway), much loved grandfather to Justin, Andrea, and Gregory, loved stepfather to Claire (Nelson Lachance), Jane (Scott Greenhill), Christopher (Barbara Kane) and Jennifer (Lawrence Blain). World's most loved step-grandfather to Evin, Melissa, Rochelle, Chris, Kyle, Samantha, and Jules. Brother of Richard and Herbert McFetridge, predeceased by brother Jim, and sisters Margaret and Betty, and his first wife Rolande Lavergne. Uncle Bob to Margaret and Morgan, Bobby and Jean, Susan and Bill, John and Laurie, Sandra and Conrad, and Ronne and LiZ and dear friend of many. Bob joined the R.C.A.F. on his eighteenth birthday in 1942, serving his country during WWII as Flight Lieutenant, flying Vampire, Fleetfinch, Harvard, T33 and Sabre Mark 5. Bob remained an active member of the 438 Squadron for many years. Bob joined the Great West Life Assurance Company in March 11, 1957 where he enjoyed a successful career as Group Manager in Montreal until his retirement in November 1988. Bob spent his next twenty years in retirement enjoying his cottage at Lac Gagnon where he was joined by his two brothers Richard and Herb, and dear friend Barry Condy. These times were made priceless as friendships were forged with the Poliquin family and countless others who came to love his kind, generous, and welcoming ways. There was always room at Bob's table. Today we lost a husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, godfather, and dear friend. How do you carry on a legacy of eighty-four years? By doing as he did. Find something to celebrate each day, be good to your mother, respect your father, be kind to the man on the corner looking for spare change, cry a little at old movies, have the occasional "B.R.", laugh 'til you cry, use kindness instead of fists, tip too much, be awed at every sunset, take a "raft ride" at midnight, pay your bills on time, and love as if there were no tomorrow. We're going to miss you like crazy, but there'll be one swingin' reunion in Heaven tonight! Until we meet again... The family wants to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Montreal General and Mount Sinai Hospitals, especially Dr. Golda, for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prostate Cancer Society would be appreciated. Bob is resting at Urgel Bourgie, 8145 ch. Chambly, St. Hubert. Visiting hours Friday August 29, 2008 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by the liturgy in the chapel of the complex. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 8/29/2008 - 8/30/2008