Obituary of Robert "Bob" Dazé
(Retired Principal/Educator)
(Mayor of Madison Heights)
Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday morning, April 2nd, 2016. Robert “Bob” Dazé of McNab Braeside passed away following a valiant struggle through cancer. He was 74. Beloved husband for over 50 years of Mary (nee Enright). Dearly loved father of Drew (Lisa) of Arnprior; Angie (Sylvain Gatti) of Les Houches, France and Brian of Grimsby. Cherished, devoted and proud “Grandpa” of Jessica. Dear brother of Marlyn Gatien (late Ray) of Arnprior; Peter Dazé (Debbie) of Arnprior; Susan Miller (Ellard) of Ladysmith, P.Q. and Jane Vallentyne of Arnprior. Predeceased by one sister: Ann Brisson (Bob of Carleton Place) and 2 brothers: C.J. “Bud” Dazé (Bette of Arnprior) and Bill Dazé (Linda of Braeside). Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends and colleagues. Bob loved life. Bob loved people. His quick wit, amazing sense of humour and ability to make people feel good will be long remembered and forever missed by all whose lives he has touched. Never afraid to take on a challenge, Bob dedicated much time and energy to creating positive change in his schools and in his community. Family and friends were invited to join Bob’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, April 5th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning, April 6th from 9 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. To honour Bob’s love of animals, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Humane Society.
“Well done, my good and faithful servant”. Matt.25:23