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Robert 'Bob' Burnett
February 11, 1952 - May 19, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">BURNETT, Robert - After a courageous battle with cancer, Bob passed away cradled in the loving arms of his wife, Jerrie, on Thurs May 19th, 2016 at the age of 64. <br>Beloved husband and best friend to his devoted wife, Jerrie, for 44 years. <br>Cherished father to Kristofer (Monica), Joshua (Kristine), Amber (John) Cornelissen and Brienne (Vincent) Trimarchi.<br>Special Papa to Asa, Ava, Keira, Brayden, Caeley, Carter, Baby Anthony and step-grandchildren Charles, Hannah, Taryn and DJ. <br>He will be sadly missed by his father Leslie Burnett. <br>Bob is predeceased by his mother Marion and his daughter-in-law Tracey.<br>Survived by his brothers Ronald (Donna), James (Lil) and sisters Brenda (Wallace), Darlene (Richard) and Janet. <br>He will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, especially Aunt Sandy. He will be missed by extended family and friends, especially Shawn Crothers, Robert Bell and James Fraser, his “friend and mentor”. <br>Bob finished his lengthy sailing career as Captain on the Maid of the Mist where he got to “play with boats all day and come home at night”. He loved to spend time golfing with his boys and singing to his grandchildren. <br>His family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the nurses “his angels” from Critical Care and Oncology at the St. Catharines Hospital for their care and support over his last few days. <br>Bob's family will receive friends at PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME (entrance off Merrittville Hwy at the corner of Hwy #20) 905-892-1699 on Tues May 24th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Funeral Home chapel on Wed May 25th at 11:00 a.m. with cremation to follow. If so desired memorial donations to Operation Smile or The Central Community Church St.Catharines will be appreciated by his family. You are invited to share your memories, condolences and photos on-line at www.pleasantviewcemetery.ca <br><br>Please NOTE: all condolences must be approved before they appear on-line.</div>