JOHN ROBERT ‘BOB’ BOOTH

Bob passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2005 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. He was 67 at the time of his passing. He was born May 7, 1937 in Emo, Ont. to Martin and Hazel Booth.
Bob was united in marriage Nov. 19, 1960 in Baudette, Mn. to Blanche Grace Selman, after which they began to build a life together in Rainy River.
Bob worked as a brakeman/conductor for CN Rail for 29 years, and forged many good and lasting friendships through his job.
When he wasn’t working, Bob was known as a man who could build anything and usually could be found doing just that, whether in his workshop at home or helping a friend or neighbour.
He loved carpentry, and in the last few years enjoyed curling.
Bob is survived by his wife, Blanche; sons, John (Lee Anne), Brad, and Roger; and grandchildren, Shane, Brianne, Miranda, and Robert. Also surviving are a brother, Fred (Sylvia) Booth; a sister, Sharon Larocque; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Hazel; and brother-in-law, Ovide Larocque.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Maj. Hughes Br. #54 in Rainy River, with Gordon Armstrong officiating.
Archie Wiersema will provide the eulogy.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the Rainy River Funeral Home.
Bob will be sadly missed by many and fondly remembered by all.
The honourary pallbearers will be Dennis Roulston, Jack Booth, Stan Usiski, Archie Wiersema, Eltjo Wiersema, Carl Peters, Tom Booth, and John Mykytyn.
In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Rainy River branch) c/o Pat Berg, Box 573, Rainy River, Ont., P0W 1L0, would be appreciated.