Robert Law
| Robert Law | |
|---|---|
| Bob | |
| Born | 1950-07-22 Fort Frances, Ontario |
| Died | 2021-02-13 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | millwork business owner and long-haul truck driver |
| Employer | Inco Mines |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Robert Law (22 July 1950 – 13 February 2021 (aged 70)) was a Fort Frances-born millwork business owner and truck driver who was an active member of several athletic clubs in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Robert Law was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on July 22, 1950, to Theresa and John Law. He later moved to the Thunder Bay area. He married Glenda on May 24, 1974. Early in his career, he worked for Inco Mines in Shebandowan and later for MacMillan Bloedel. In 1988, he established his own company, RJ Law Millwork. He transitioned to a new career in 2006 as a long-haul driver for Manitoulin Transport, where he worked until his retirement in 2020.[1]
He was an avid outdoorsman and athlete who participated in woodworking, cycling, and cross-country skiing. He was a member of the Thunder Bay Cycling Club, Big Thunder Ski Club, Kamview Nordic Ski Club, and Thunder Bay Rowing Club. He also took part in long-distance cycling events in Iowa and Wisconsin. He enjoyed camping and boating with his family and took great pride in his role as a grandfather.[1]
He was survived by his wife Glenda, his daughters Jessica and Adrienne Law, and their respective partners Colin and Dave Hladky. He left behind three grandchildren, Paige Venasky, Sophie Venasky, and Elyas Hladky. His surviving siblings included Gordon, Jeff, Barbara Roach, and Ron, along with their spouses Bobbi, Mickie, and Jan. He was also survived by his mother-in-law Norma Gurney and several in-laws including Jack, Terri, David Gurney, Karen, and Bill. He was predeceased by his parents, Theresa and John Law, as well as his father-in-law Jack Gurney and sister-in-law Lori Gurney.[1]
Robert Law died on February 13, 2021, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Westfort Chapel. Due to public health restrictions, a celebration of life was planned for a later date to be held outdoors at his home.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Robert Law, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-02-20, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 20 February 2021, p. 1(D)