Robert “Bob” Lawson
November 9, 2024
Peacefully with his family by his side, Bob passed away on Friday, November 9, 2024, aged 73, at University Hospital. Beloved Dad of Anthony and Andrew Lawson. Much loved brother of Rick Lawson (Mary) and Debbie Charnock (Graham). Bob also leaves behind his nieces and a nephew: Lisa Concannon, Shannon Davis, Jeff Lawson and Carolyn Lawson. Bob will be missed by extended family, including great-nephews and nieces Nicholas, Liam, Benjamin and Aurelia.
He was born in London, Ontario on August 5, 1951 to Marshall and Muriel Lawson. Bob earned a BA in history at the UWO, where he developed a love of learning. Among his hobbies were astronomy, photography and Genealogy, and a deep love of nature. Bob worked for many years at McKittrick’s Cameras before moving on to the TVDSB where he was a well loved Educational Assistant to many special needs students for 26 years. Bob retired from John P. Robarts Public School in 2017. In his retirement, Bob enjoyed the company of family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bob are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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I have such great memories of times spent with Bob, Steve, Rob(Bob) and my husband, John. He had such a great laugh and was up for all the crazy antics these guys could think up. My deepest condolences to Anthony Andrew and Bob's family. Rest in peace.
I worked with Bob at JP from 2007 until he retired. He was a true gentleman. I’ll forever miss our conversations about a vast array of topics. Intelligent, calm, polite, Bob was a steady ship is choppy waters. He will truly be missed.
I have many fond memories of time spent with Bob and his family. I extend sincere condolences to all of his family.
So sorry to hear that. He will be missed dearly. We will be thinking of your family. He was a great man.
Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the entire Lawson (Charnock) family at this difficult time. I feel very blessed that I have 50+ years of memories with the family, and am very grateful that they are a close family who can draw on the strengths of each other to get through this.
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I met Bob around 2005, at a school where we were both working. He was always a great conversationalist; such a knowledgeable guy, and easy to talk with. Like a true Stoic, he could speak to the nuances in any discussion. He always had an easy-going, and calm demeanour, which made him invaluable around a school with many of the challenging students. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this time.
~ Barclay Olver