Obituary of Robert Gordon 'Bob' Searles

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Robert (Bob) Gordon Searles passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2020, in his 77th year. Bob was the beloved husband of Donna (née Simons) for more than 55 years. Loving father to Wayne and Lori (Dietrich), Donald and Carla (Sinibaldi), and Shauna and Todd (Sarjeant). Cherished grandfather of Emily, Jared, Dylan, Brooklyn, Sam and Kealey. Son of Robert and Isabel. Brother to Margaret, Robert (Bud), Dennis, Frank, George, Kelly and Brian. Uncle Bob to many nieces and nephews; and dear friend to more than we will ever know. Bob was born in Brantford, made his home in London, but has previously spent many years in St. Marys, Caledonia and Middleport. He was a respected and successful General Motors dealer who started in Caledonia in 1969, moved to St. Marys (1971 – 2009), and then in Ingersoll (2007 – present). Bob loved selling cars and taking care of his customers. Work was his passion. He loved traveling to his home in Florida, going on cruise vacations and spending time with his grandchildren. Bob was one in a million. He lived his entire life on his terms proving to many that at the end of the day he was right. A man of integrity who always did exactly what he said and whose word was as good as gold. He was always happy to do a deal on a handshake. A private interment will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2020 and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Fortin, Dr. Vincent, Dr. Andrews, Dr. Yu, Dr. Dresser, and the nurses of the chemotherapy clinic at London Health Sciences Centre, as well as Dr. Nichols at Whitehills Medical Centre. Bob will be greatly missed and remembered by many. In lieu of flowers, he can be honoured with donations in his memory to: London Health Sciences Foundation LRCP Esophageal Cancer Research 747 Base Line Road East London, ON N6C 2R6 Or online at https://lhsf.ca/ways-give/memory - In memory of Robert Searles. Funds donated in Bob’s honour will be directed to esophageal cancer research.