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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
FRENETTE, Robert Joseph Andrew (Bob) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Joseph Andrew Frenette, lovingly known as Bob. He passed away suddenly at his home with his daughter by his side on December 16th, 2025.
Bob was predeceased by parents Onesime & Anne Frenette, siblings David, Jerry, Margaret Anne, Don, Anita, Jim and Dennis and son-in-law Serge Berube.
Bob is survived by daughter Linda (Pierre), grandsons Brent (Telsey) and Curtis (Bailey) and great-grandchildren Paisley & Cameron. He is also survived by siblings Susan, Richard, Bonnie, Cathy and Tom. As well as numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Born February 23, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont., Bob attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Fort Frances High School.
Bob enlisted in the Navy in 1958 where he proudly served as a Radio Operator for 5 years. Stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he sailed on destroyers HMCS Gatineau and HMCS Chaudiere. Bob liked to share stories of his deployment to various ports around the globe such as Lisbon, Portugal; San Juan, Puerto Rico; New York City and Bermuda.
In 1964 Bob relocated to Toronto, ON and began a career as a letter carrier. During his tenure in Toronto, he met his wife Kathleen, and in September 1971, they welcomed into the world their daughter Linda.
Bob transferred to Thunder Bay, ON in 1973. He raised his daughter and continued working as a letter carrier for Canada Post, retiring in 1996 after 32 years of service.
Bob was a devoted father and his daughter was the love of his life, they shared a very special lifelong bond. Bob shared his love for travel with his daughter. They spent many summers travelling North America in their camper van, never turning down a challenging hike, a pastime Linda enjoys to this day. Though they visited all of the tourist hotspots, their favourite trips were returning home to Fort Frances where many memories were made with family.
In retirement, Bob focused on his hobbies, keeping up on current events, gardening, smelt fishing and cycling. He spent beautiful summer days curating his backyard garden and would happily share his yield with family. He ran errands on his bike in all types of weather, even cycling as far as Sleeping Giant and Fort Frances. He would ride his bike into his seventies.
Bob was good-natured and neighbourly, he will be remembered for his jovial humour, striking up a conversation with anyone.
Bob spent a lot of time with family and especially adored his two Grandsons Brent and Curtis Berube. He treasured their youth and spent as much time as possible making memories with them biking, camping and finding joy in everyday activities. His grandsons wish to thank their Pops for his guidance, love and generosity.
After struggles with health complications recently, Bob's family is relieved he is no longer suffering, he will be missed by many.
Cremation has taken place and at Bob's request there will be no funeral service. He will be interred on his mother's grave at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Frances at a later date. (The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal 23 Dec 2025)
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