Obituary of Robert Wilcox

Wilcox, Robert (Bob) - March 13, 1925 - August 24, 2014 - Passed away August 24, 2014 at the age of 89 while at the Port Colborne Hospital. Bob is survived by his wife Doreen (nee Fretz), married for 63 years. Father of Wendy (Lou) Brandes, Robert (Maryse St.Laurent) Wilcox and David (Shirley Roche) Wilcox. Grandfather of Allison (Tom) Duncan, Abigail (Colin Perry) Brandes, Zachary, Samuel and Maxim Wilcox. Big Poppa (great grandfather) of Annie and Carolyn Duncan. Dad's great sense of humour, generosity and kindness is what we will remember the most. Robert was the only child of Edgar & Ethel Wilcox of Cottam, Ontario. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-46 and graduated from the Ontario Agriculture College in 1950. Robert retired from the Ontario of Agriculture & Food at Vineland in 1983 and had devoted his career to the fruit growing industry in Niagara. Bob was a friend to many growers and valued the relationships he had with the people he knew and worked with. Thanks to the staff at Seasons First Avenue in Welland and to the team at Port Colborne Hospital for their kindness. At Dad's request, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of his life has been planned. In Lieu of flowers or donations please consider purchasing a basket of Niagara Fresh Fruit.