Obituary

On Dec. 7, 2023, Robert Donald Gott age 84 died following a two-year battle with cancer and serious heart and lung issues. A lesser man would have succumbed months earlier but Bob was determined and refused to leave his beloved family without a fight. Bob was born in Dundalk on March 25, 1939, a twin to Bill. The boys, as were all nine children of John and Annie Gott (Demmans) were born at home, in a rambling farmhouse without electricity or running water. Bob would spend his early years working on the farm, leaving as a teenager for Toronto where he eventually found a job working for the Ministry of Transportation. Smart and dedicated to his work, Bob was promoted several times and ended his career as an area enforcement supervisor. He retired in 1992. Throughout his life, Bob never lost his love of farming and later in life, discovered he was an excellent wood craftsman. He also loved to read and turned out to be a pretty good cook. Bob was also the first one to help anyone in need. Quiet, good natured and a devoted family man, Bob particularly loved babies. Hence he earned the nickname the Baby Whisperer. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra (nee Hill), daughters Christine Field (Dave) and Belinda Gott as well as grandchildren Dustin (Trisha) Dyer, Cody (Becky) Dyer and Tori (Darren) Bird as well as great grandchildren Lilly, Logan, Colton, Peyton, Austin and Addelyn. He was predeceased by his parents as well as siblings Bill, Elgin, Ken, Joan and Daisy and is survived by siblings Margaret, Aubrey and Wayne. Celebration of life was held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre 21 First St Orangeville, Ontario on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 2:00pm. with visitation that began at 1:00pm. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com