Obituary of Robert McGregor

Robert “Bob” Edmund McGregor, 84, of Chatham, surrounded by loving family in his last days, passed on to the nineteenth putting green in the sky on Thursday May 11^{th ,} 2023 at CKHA. He lived his life with a signature charm and quick wit. He can now share his one-liner jokes and famous golf swing to anyone who will listen in Heaven.

Bob was born on Oct 3^rd, 1938 in Petrolia, Ontario to the late Frederick Orville McGregor and Dorothy Kettle. He grew up in Petrolia where his mother always proclaimed he was the most handsome boy in town. Bob had a love of cars from the young age of 12. He then bought, restored, and sold a multitude of vehicles over the span of his long self-made career and developed a wealth of classic car knowledge and a particular fondness for his 55 Chev and 72 Monte Carlo. He enjoyed car talk with his buddies at hundreds of car shows over the years. He also enjoyed “going out among ‘em' ' on snowmobile trips full of fun and adventure.  Family trips often involved other friends, golf, and cars. Bob would love to lighten the room with many of his iconic one-liner jokes, and surprising dry wit answers to our predictable boring greetings such as “how are you today Bob?” (His answer is not printable :) ). Bob’s other passion was golf, amassing numerous tournament wins and trophies, but more importantly friendships, along the way.  He would forever hold a love for his dog “Rudy Tudy '' for “Grady sakes' '. There was nobody who could beat him at a game of “name that country music song”, especially if it was Ray Price. He loved his music, butter tarts, and sweets.  Bob met his wife Karen over 30 years ago and their love for each other is one for the story books. They travelled the world together as tour guides for KL travel.

Bob is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife of 30 years Karen McGregor (Trottier), sister Nancy (Fred) Fedosoff, nieces Lisa and Pam. Former wife Gael Cranston who is mother of his treasured children; Susan (Michael) Sheridan, and Bobby (Jody) McGregor. Respected stepsons; Michael (Paul), David, and Terry (Robin) McKeon. Adored grandchildren Brittany (Aaron) Gould, Julianne (David) Hubbard, Claire McGregor, Rowan McKeon, Caledonia McKeon. Five much loved great grandchildren Ivy, Finn, and Greta Gould, and Rosie and Harry Hubbard. Brother in law Paul (Annette) Trottier, step nephews Steven and Brian Trottier.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday May 27^th 2023 at St. Ursula Church, 205 Tweedsmuir Ave W, Chatham, ON at 11:00 am. A Eulogy will be said at 10:50 am. Later that day from 1:00-3:00pm, a visitation will be held at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair St, Chatham. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday May 28^th, from 12:30 to 3:00 pm at Links of Kent Golf Club, 120 Indian Creek Rd. W. Chatham. Words of Remembrance will be shared at 2:00 pm. A Livestream of this time can be found on the Funeral Home website.

WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE LIVESTREAM

The Family would like to express our appreciation for the care they received at CKHA, especially the staff on the third floor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Chatham Kent.

Goodbye Bob, you can finally go on the road with your country music tour you’ve been threatening for years. Your big heart, bright smile, and everlasting unique sense of humour will be with us forever.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

McKinlay Funeral Home

459 St. Clair Street,

Chatham

519 351 2040