Mr. Robert W. Kaufman

Robert Walter Kaufman “Bob”, at 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014, while holding his wife’s, of 66 years, hand.

Bob was born on February 13th, 1926 in Preston, Ontario to Walter and Edith Kaufman. Bob was the middle child of four- his two brothers, Edmond and Carl, and his sister, Mary Eleanor.

He was a highly considerate and loving man, who was known for his wit, sarcastic sense of humor, and his full bodied, almost silent, chuckles. Throughout his life he had a number of passions; from his time in the Canadian Navy, to the family owned and operated Kaufman Lumber Company, the horse shows he judged, and the Sherwood Inn that he and his wife owned together in Muskoka, Ontario.

He met his Sweetheart, Elizabeth “Bette” Churchill Kaufman, during the summer of 1946 at a dance on the beach in Port Elgin, Ontario at the age of 20. They were married on November 13, 1948 at St. George’s United church

Married for 66 years, Bette and Bob raised their 4 beloved children, Robert, MaryJane, Peter and David.

With a real zest for life, Bob Kaufman loved drinking his morning coffee out on the patio, going for drives, walking his dogs, reading, eating peanuts, telling jokes, writing love letters to his wife, collecting walking sticks, and visiting Nova Scotia (his wife’s place of birth) …just to name a few.

He was preceded in death by his parents Milton and Edith Kaufman, his two brothers, Carl Kaufman and Edmund Kaufman, and his daughter, MaryJane Kaufman Riddel.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Churchill Kaufman, their children and their spouses: Robert John and Karen (Chapeskie) Kaufman, Peter Kaufman and Karen Fox, and David and Christine Kaufman. His grandchildren: Jennifer Kaufman, Ashley Kaufman, Allison Kaufman, Nicolas Kaufman and Jake Kaufman. And his Sister, Mary Eleanor Kaufman Merritt.

All are welcomed to join the Kaufman family for refreshments in a celebration of Bob Kaufman’s wonderful life at the Sole Restaurant located at 83 Erb Street West, Waterloo from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

The Kaufman family would like to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received from an overwhelming amount of dear friends and family during this time.