Condolence: Hi Susan. So sorry to hear of Rob's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you, with my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Condolence: Just found out about Rob's death. My condolences to the family.

Condolence: We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of cousin Robert. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Robert's family and to my Hemsworth cousins. Geraldine and Chuck Carbiener

Condolence: To Susan and family It's with a heavy heart that Denise and I offer our sincere condolences. I have met very few genuine people in my life, and Rob was definitely one. When I spoke to him a few years ago in a room full of people-- it was just him and I talking track and it was great! Gone too soon. RIP #39 Lyle Stencer

Condolence: To Peter, Bruce, Don, Joan & George: June & I would like to offer you all & your families, our deepest & most sincere condolences. Your brother will be missed but he will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.

Condolence: Dear Susan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I was shocked when I heard the terrible news. I first met Rob at Westgate in the 73/74 school year. He was in Grade 13 (I think) and a dominant force on the Track Team. I was in my first year teaching, coaching Track. Thankfully, he was patient with me. Whenever we would see each other in the community thereafter, he always had a huge, beaming smile making me feel that he was as happy to see me as I was to see him. Sadly, this is one of those events in life in which the futility of language is never more pronounced. There are only feelings. Please know that the feelings of my family and I are with you always. Bill Sutherland

Condolence: I would like to express my deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Rob, a dear husband, father and grandfather. Although I knew Rob briefly from Thrive, he was an inspiration. His level of fitness was something I could only hope for. I've recently developed a passion for cycling and it was amazing to see him arrive in his cycling best no matter how cold it was outside, to hear him explain the distances he traveled, always with a smile. He will be missed and our prayers are with you.

Condolence: Annette and I have struggled this past week with finding the right words to say . The initial shock of Rob's passing has left us both sad and empty inside. We spent time reflecting on the wonderful memories we have of Rob, Susan and "the kids " . Time spent together on Moodie St. Grand Marais.. hockey rinks and baseball diamonds leave us with happy memories but terribly sad at the same time. Rob was a wonderful man ... happy and always full of life . He was a great friend .. someone you could count on .. .. ..someone always ready to help. He will be sorely missed by all of us in the Hauta family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and the family in this incredibly difficult time.

Condolence: Dear Susan and Family, I was very saddened to hear of Rob’s sudden passing; please accept my heartfelt condolences. I hold fond memories of playing high school football with Rob at Westgate. He was an outstanding athlete, but moreover, a "rock solid" teammate and an inspirational leader, who delivered championships. There's no doubt that these special qualities, along with his good-hearted spirit, served him well throughout his life and I will always remember him in this light. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter

Condolence: Dear Susan and family: Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of Rob. I have known Rob most of life and keep him as one of my friends who had a special way about him -welcoming and a friend to all. It was so good to have a visit last summer in Kakabeka while I was at camp. To hear of Rob's death is a real tragedy and my heart goes out to all of you And all those who have come to know and love Rob. Hugs across the miles: Beth McLean Teulon, MB

Condolence: Dear Susan and family. I was so saddened to hear of Rob's passing. Both myself and my wife, Joni, first got to meet Rob competing against him in high school football and track. I then had the good fortune of meeting him again as a coworker, and getting to know him so much better. He was always upbeat and caring and became a good friend. Please accept my condolences and know that we are thinking of you all at this time of loss.

Condolence: Susan, Paul, Katie and Callie and families: I was shocked to hear about Rob's passing. I have many memories of times spent at the hockey arenas when the kids were playing hockey. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult and very sad time. Such a loss. Sincerely, Nowell Sleep, Kylee and Steve and family.

Condolence: Was saddened to learn of Rob's sudden passing. He was truly a caring and helpful man. My condolences to the family.

Condolence: I first met rob through track and field at Westgate. A few short years later he was a great mentor and co-worker at the LCBO warehouse. I can recall several fun memories working there. He was a joker with a big heart. As the years went on I always met up with him with a huge smile. It was a smile coming from someone who appreciated people around him. I could tell he loved life. To Susan, Paul, Katie and Callie I send my heartfelt condolences. He is already missed by many. Alan

Condolence: I remember being a freshie at Westgate and being amazed when Rob, a popular senior and handsome jock, would give me a smile and say hi as he passed in the hallways. He was completely unaffected by his popularity. My son is a talented football player and is becoming a senior at Westgate. When he started high school, I told him about Rob as an example to follow - to check his ego and be a good guy to everybody. I knew Susan through dancing and thought the world of her because she was so nice and friendly. In my teenage eyes, they were the perfect couple … a sentiment that continued through to the last time I saw them together at the Country Market about a month ago. Through the years, as Rob and Susan married and had their family, I likened him to Michael Landon (always thought he looked a bit like him) and his character on Little House of the Prairie – hard working, loving husband and father, funny, and always willing to help anyone who needed it. My husband Greg got to know Rob through work and grew very fond of him. I cried when I heard the news about Rob and know in my heart how much Susan, Paul, Katie and Callie and the rest of the family miss him. I hope, with time, his memory brings you more laughter than tears. I dusted off my old 45 of Neil Young’s “Old Man” and gave it a spin in his honour, with a smile on my face and love in my heart. Thinking of you all.

Condolence: Susan, Paul ,Katie, Callie, and all the family. Total shock to hear about Rob. I always enjoyed our conversations and the boys always talked about the family get togethers. I know he had a wonderful life. He will be missed.

Condolence: Susan we are so very deeply saddened to hear about Rob. We have very found memories of our time together with you both at baseball and hockey and with all the kids. Rob was always such a great support. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Please pass our condolences on to the kids. XO

Condolence: Dear Susan and family. There are no words to express how deeply saddened we are about Robs sudden passing. He was such a wonderful man and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Rest in peace Hemsey. Until we meet again! Ken (Kenji) and Seb.

Condolence: Dear Susan & family, we are so sad to hear about Rob's passing. We will always remember his humouress ways, warm smile & how he loved to play his harmonica to his favourite music. We will truly miss him.

Condolence: Our deepest condolences to Susan and family on the sudden and tragic death of Rob. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. So many beautiful memories of the past and such a good friend.

Condolence: Susan, Paul, Katie and Callie - Rob will be missed by everyone who knew him. He made everyone around him smile. We will all miss his laugh, his jokes and his easy going, loving way. Our thoughts and hearts are with all of you.

Condolence: Susan and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Rob, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence: Dear Susan , Paul, Katie and Callie . We want you all to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bert touched so many peoples lives in such a positive way . He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all those who had the privilege of sharing and enjoying life with him .

Condolence: Susan, we are so sorry to hear of Rob's untimely passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence: My dear Susan, Paul, Katie & Callie - my heart is so broken for all of you right now for the sudden loss of this wonderful, kind, fun loving gentle man. Rob was the BEST of the best! I am at a loss for words because like you I am still in shock and Rob is such a great loss to all of you....and to all that loved him. Rob lived and loved life to the fullest and how very fortunate for all of you to have been on his journey as your Husband, your Father and Grandfather for Oliver. I am sending you all much love and a big hug and only wish I could be there in Thunder Bay to help in any way I could. Cherish the memories you have because I know that Rob will live forever in all of our hearts. A light has gone out but it will shine bright when we continue to tell his story and Rob would only want all of us to have many laughs when we talk of him . Sending my Love and thoughts are with you, Jane xo

Condolence: Sue and family, So sorry to hear about Rob. He is a friend from way back. We met for coffee(Rob, Vicki and I) on our last visit a year ago and had a great time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Vicki and Frank