John R. Whittle

Born in Yorkshire, England, Robert (Bob) was an cricketer, entrepreneur and Mining Engineer all from an early age before coming to Victoria in 1970. In 1998, he added author to his accomplishments and by 2014, he had eleven novels, three of them Canadian Bestsellers. With his second wife, Joyce Sandilands as his publisher and co-author, they sold their books at local markets and craft shows for 19 years. He will be remembered as the Book Guy at his stand in Bastion Square from 2002-2016. He is survived by his wife Joyce, stepchildren James and grandson Alef of Victoria, Christine (Mark) of Cowichan Bay and granddaughter Shayla in Nanaimo. He was predeceased by his son, John Robert Jr., of Perth Australia and leaves his grandson Jamie (Sharon) also of Perth, and five great-grandchildren; two grandchildren, Tony (two children) and Chantel (one child) in Ballarat, Australia, and daughter Carol (James), and grandchildren Courtney and Michael of Coquitlam.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Victoria at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Road at 2pm on September 16. RSVP [email protected]

Special thanks to Dr. S. Roome and Dr. K. Trouton for their understanding and tender care during Robert’s last months of an amazing life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dying With Dignity.