Robert "Bob" ALLISON

Robert Cleland Allison, known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by his family at Heritage House in St. Jacobs. He is survived by his wife Kathryn, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born to Joseph and Ella Allison, Bob grew up in Toronto with his six siblings. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in engineering in 1957 and married Kathryn in 1958. Bob had a fulfilling career, initially as an engineer working on notable projects such as the St. Lawrence Seaway and Highway 401, before transitioning into commercial lending at the Business Development Bank of Canada, where he worked until 1988. Throughout his career, Bob and his family lived in various parts of Canada, including Burlington, Thunder Bay, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, and is remembered for his love of family and his legacy of bringing them together.