Obituary of Robert Tudor Pemberton

Robert Tudor Pemberton

September 20, 1937 – December 2, 2018

Surrounded by family, Bob passed away peacefully and gently at Markham Stouffville Hospital, December 2, 2018.  Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Colleague, Teacher, Coach.

Bob is survived by, and lives on in, his children A. Robert T. Pemberton (Lori A. Reeve) and Lori L. Tindall (Ted Tindall) and his precious grandchildren Megan M. Tindall (Spencer Scott) and Connor J. T. Pemberton; his brother John T. Pemberton (Primrose Pemberton), sister Deborah W. T. Law (Douglas Law) and their extended families. He is predeceased by his loving wife Carol Joyce Pemberton (nee Norton).

Bob will be remembered for his curiosity, sharp mind, integrity, warped sense of humour, big heart and home full of hospitality by his Earl Haig mates, colleagues from Griffiths Laboratories, former staff & students at St. Andrew’s Junior High School, neighbours, friends and adoring family.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all the health care team members at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Markham Stouffville Hospital for the tremendous care they provided over the past several weeks.

A celebration of Bob's life will be hosted by the family at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street North, Markham, on Friday, December 14th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please bring your best memories and stories to share. After a period of healing, the family will hold a private interment ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Markham Stouffville Hospital or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.