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.