Hammond, Robert Bryan. Passed away peacefully on January 22nd at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville in his 72nd year in the company of the two women he loved most, his sister Luella (Ray Montgomery predeceased) and his wife Sharon. Fondly remembered by his two sons Peter and Robert (Christiane). Survived by his brother Ray and his wife Dawn and predeceased by his brother Glen and his wife Lorraine. Will be missed by his many good friends and relatives. A private family service was held at Simes Funeral Home, Grand Valley on Monday, January 25th, at 11am. A memorial service will follow in the spring, details to be named. In Bob’s memory, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
He is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes
and pray that he’ll come back
or you can open your eyes
and see all he’s left.
Your heart can be empty
because you can’t see him
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow
and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him
and only that he’s gone
or you can cherish his memory
and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back
or you can do what he’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.