Robert Arthur Roscoe
March 15th, 2023
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert Arthur Roscoe after a 5-month battle with cancer on March 15th, 2023, at the age of 75. He is Predeceased by his wife Margaret on June 18, 2022, his wife Dale in 1989, and his great-nephew Justin in 2018. Lovingly remembered by his children; Dylan (Sam), Sarah (Brad), and Shay-Lee (Darcy). Grandchildren; Cassandra (Ricky), Mattea, Bryanna, Mikal, Ashton, Braxtyn, Zoey, Aliyah, and Kobe, along with his great grandchild Nevaeh. Left to mourn is Robert’s brother William (Bill) Roscoe (Janet), sister Kathryn (Kathy) Roscoe, niece Heather Roscoe (Doug), as well as very close friends from Ontario; Al Treverton (Betty) and Donny Bristol (Betty).
Robert (Bob) Roscoe was born December 24, 1947, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario to parents Harry Edwin Roscoe (d. 2002) and Dorothy Marie (Dillman) Roscoe (d.1996). Bob grew up in Madoc when the family moved to southern Ontario, where he attended Madoc High School. He worked at various jobs in southern Ontario, including at the Point Anne cement plant near Belleville. He married Dale Lapointe in 1984 in Kingston. They decided to look for new opportunities in western Canada and moved with their two children Sarah and Dylan to Regina in 1989. Bob and Dale bought a house, and he started a 35-year career in the courier business. Sometime after Dale died suddenly of a heart attack, he met Margaret; and Margaret and her daughter Shay-Lee became part of the family. The two eventually wed in 2007.
Bob always had an interest in computers, science-fiction, and music, it was his major passion outside of providing and taking care of his family to the fullest of his capabilities. He liked various items. Bob had a collection like no other regarding computer parts, music, and memorabilia. Bob enjoyed having a beer and watching the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and enjoyed going to concerts whenever he was able to.
Late October Bob was diagnosed of Stage 4 Cancer and kept fighting despite there being no treatment available for him. He fought right up until his very last moments. Bob went peacefully Wednesday morning to reunite with the two loves of his life, his parents, and nephew Justiin.
Cremation will take place at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services, and there will be a Celebration of life at a later date.
Messages:
I knew Bob for almost 13 years. He was a joy to work with, always took time out for a word or just to say hi and see how you are doing. Coutts won't be the same without you Bob. Rest in Peace
Bob was a valuable member of Coutts Courier Company for almost 40 years. He was well respected by everyone he worked with and the customers he served. He was a fixture in the company for many years. He rarely missed a company function and that was where I learned of his many passions. We had many conversations about music. I spoke with him a week before he passed and when I asked him what he was listening to at that time I already knew the answer was Bob Dylan. He will be missed not only by his family and friends, but by my family and the Coutts Courier family as well.
I miss you so much papa. I do have a bit of regret for not seeing you as much as I wanted to. But I love you and I miss you like crazy you are my world my everything. I miss you so much papa. It's weird not having you and grandma with me anymore. It's been a hard beginning of this year and the end of last year. I miss you more and more papa every day. There's no time in space where In the day I do not think about you.... I miss you and I will love you forever papa.
Papa you have no idea how much you meant to me! Thanks for everything you ever did for me! Thanks for always watching the rider games with me when I was at your house and when we would just talk and watch the news! Papa I enjoyed every last minute I spent with you! And I’m glad that over the years we have became closer! There isn’t enough words to describe how much I miss you! I love you beyond words! Papa you were an amazing man and thank you for being a grandpa to me! You were a true kind hearted man! Thanks for always keeping me updated on the news! My heart breaks now that your gone and I never imagined this world without you! I’m truly heartbroken that you have passed away but at least your not suffering anymore! Please tell nana that I love her and miss her! I love you papa always and forever and I miss you so much!
Dad,there are not enough words to describe the heartache we feel with you gone. The days are not the same seeing you every single day. A piece of us is missing. As tough as these emotions and emptiness we feel are, we cannot help but be relieved you are no longer suffering and in pain. You did not deserve the crappy hand you were dealt. But you took it in stride. Never complained, kept your independence and dignity right until the very end. Thank you, for everything you have done for me over these years. Thank you,for loving us all, our children. Thank you, for being YOU dad. We love you so much. Your memory will be with us always. Every Rider Game, you will be there in spirit with us! Give mom, Jack and my dad and all our loved ones lots of love from us!
Our condolences to you all ❤...we'll remember Robert with great fondness, our love to you all
Miss u Bob u were a truly wonderful man and father
We Will miss you uncle bob
Pops, It’s been a year to the day when my heart sunk when i took you to the hospital and Sam and I waited with u for a day and a half…. And then found out your prognosis. I was devastated. We had grown so close in the last few years after not having the best relationship most of my life. Especially after mom passed. You were Sam and I’s only concern and focus for the next several months. And we wanted you to know how much u were loved and appreciated by us everyday. I’m very grateful to have spent the remaining months like we did. We love you and miss you so much. And not a day goes by I don’t think of you or go to drive to your house to see you. I really hope ur finally at peace and can relax and rest like you always deserved while you were alive. Say hi to both my moms and my grandparents. See you one day pops.