Obituary of Robert Jones

Robert Louis Jones (April 15, 1923- Oct 31, 2017) passed away at home peacefully at the wonderful age of 94, with family by his side. Loving husband to Dixie; father to Bryn (Nancy), Ken (Olga), Robert Jr. (Teresa), and Jodi (Paul); beloved grandfather to Melissa (Jeremy), Michael (Amanda), Emma, Taylor, Owen, and Alex, and great-grandfather to Ella, Rylan, Ava, and Nolan.  Bob will be missed by his extended family in England and Australia, and by the many wonderful friends he made throughout his long life. Born in Woolwich (London) and raised in Brixton, he lived through the blitz, eventually joined the RAF, got his flight training in Canada, and later served in India. After the war, he received his CA and took an employment opportunity that brought him to Toronto to join Glaxo Canada. After a very successful career in finance at Glaxo (GSK), he retired in 1988 and travelled the world with Dixie, living life to it’s fullest. His later life was filled with the joy of being a grandparent and a great grandparent. Donations may be made to the Aphasia Institute www.aphasia.ca which was instrumental in Bob’s recovery after a stroke. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Robert Louis Jones on Sunday, November 26th from 2 - 4 p.m.  This celebration will take place at Windfield Terrace, 1210 Don Mills Road, in the Hospitality Suite.  Indoor parking will be available through the entrance off Don Mills Road.