Obituary of Robert Henry Rutherford

Rutherford Robert Henry (Bob) January 23, 1919-December 19, 2006 passed away at Parkwood Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children. Bob had a strong and loving heart that has survived many medical ups and downs, but his faith always kept him positive and upbeat. Bob spent most of his working life at Beatty Bros. Farm Equipment following in his father's footsteps. His career was interrupted by 4 years overseas in the Canadian Armed Forces. After retirement he developed his creative talents by making furniture and jewellery in his garage workshop until the cold weather moved him to his Florida retreat. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Daphne (Cheele), his sister Beryl McIntyre of Kitchener, his brother-in-law R. D. (Pete) Cheele of London, his children, Judy (Harry Cardwell), Wendy Rutherford-Dobson, Paul (Dianna), Peter (Beth) and Deborah, his grandchildren Jennifer (John McKinnell), Greg Huckle (Tamara Booth), Matthew Cardwell (Adrienne), Miranda Cardoso, Sara Ainslie, Steven, Adam and Andrew Rutherford and his great grandchildren Jesse, Justin and Selina Cardoso, Rhys McKinnell and Summer Cardwell. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at Holy Family Church, (formerly St. Pius X) 777 Valetta Street, on Friday morning December 22, 2006 at 10 o'clock. Cremation with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul or a charity of your choice.