Robert Roper George Theakston

Bob passed away peacefully at age 90 on June 26, 2024 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Born at home, 111 Agricola St., Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 3, 1934 to James Robert and Gertie May [née Rose] Theakston.

Bob grew up in Halifax and was a graduate of Queen Elizabeth High School. After graduation he joined the Canadian Army and attended Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario and College Militaire Royal, Saint-Jean, Quebec. He was a proud member of the 8th Canadian Hussars and had many postings in Canada and overseas, including West Germany during the Cold War and as a United Nations peacekeeper in the Belgian Congo. After leaving the military he had several corporate jobs with computer companies before working as a senior civilian administrator for the Metropolitan Toronto Police. After retirement Bob and Goldie enjoyed their trailer in Muskoka, cheering the Blue Jays and Raptors, and traveling to visit family. Christian Faith was important to Bob and he was an active member and elder at the Greenwood Gospel Chapel.

He is survived and will be sadly missed and mourned by his beloved wife of 44 years, Goldie Marie [née Applin] Theakston; his very special granddaughter, Sara Larabee (Mike Malinowski); his children from a previous marriage, Karl (Janet), Gretchen and Glenn; his grandchildren, Ryan, Scott (Taralyn), Sean, Sarina, Samantha, and Silas; great-grandchildren, Kendra and Michael Malinowski, Ada and Claire Theakston; brother-in-law Clayton Applin (Sandra), sisters-in-law Olga Hoddinott and Maryann Waye; his very close niece Pam Matthews and nephews Brain (Marilyn) Moors, Donald Moors, and Ken (Kim) Moors; and many other nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Marjorie and her husband Donald C. F. Moors, brothers Roland and wife Dorcas Theakston and Gordon and wife Evelyn Theakston; nephew Alan Moors; his special brother-like nephew Bob and wife Freda Theakston.

The family is grateful for the care from all the staff at the Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor over the last few years and the Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit for their compassionate care.

A future date for a Celebration of Life service will be announced by the family.