Obituary of Robert George Bonnell
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<p align="center"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Robert George</span></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Corner Brook, NL</span></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family, Robert George Bonnell at the Bay St. George Long Term Care, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the age of 94 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his sons: Lloyd, Arch "Roy" (Gwyneth), Keith (Sharon) and Glenn (Carolyn); grandchildren: Heidi (Joseph), Kip, Rebecca (Gerald), Simon (Catherine), Zachary, Laura, Amber and Allison; great-grandchildren: Owen, Oliver, Bennett and Jonah; sisters: Joyce, Anna (Charles) and Vera (Stan); brothers: Leo (Marion), Tom (Masie), Lowell (Pam) and George (Donna); as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Rita (Ayers), father Leo Robert Bonnell, mother Hannah, step-mother Julia Bonnell, brothers Lewis, Reginald and Bert, sisters Ella, Ivy and Jessie. Born in Lamaline, NL, Robert moved to Corner Brook and was a long time employee of Bowaters and was well known for his devotion to his wife, Rita, family and friends, his generosity, and his musical talents. A special thank you to the Bay St. George Long Term Care staff for their excellent care. Friends may visit Fillatre&rsquo;s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark&rsquo;s Avenue on Friday from the hours of 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street with Archbishop Stewart Payne officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary&rsquo;s Anglican Church Lamaline or to a charity of one&rsquo;s choice. The family guest book may be signed by visit </span><a href="http://www.fillatre.ca/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri;">www.fillatre.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p>
<p align="center"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again."</span></span></p>
<p align="center"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&#8213; William Shakespeare, Hamlet</span></span></p>