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SPIRA, Robert Leon 'Bob'

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“Bob” Passed away peacefully in his 94th year at the Guelph General
Hospital on Thursday November 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband for
71 years of Agnes (Bisch) Spira and father to Allen Spira (Beth), Brian
Spira (Barbara Furber-Spira) and Donna Corke (Peter Goemans). He was
pre-deceased by son Kevin in 1983. He was the proud grandfather of David
Spira, Gregory Spira, Jessica Spira and Jennifer Corke. He is also
survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Robert was pre-deceased by siblings
William Spira, Ruth Ellig, Sydney Spira, June Hewitt, Audrey Fach, John
Spira, Marion Fraser and half-sister Barbara Jackson.

He was a long-term employee at the International Malleable Iron. Bob
was also a long-time and active member of the Guelph Curling Club.
Always caring for others, for over 50 years he was a regular blood donor
for the Red Cross. Thanks are expressed to the staff of the Elliot
Community (Ellington) for their care and kindness.

Resting at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252
Dublin St N, Guelph. A Graveside Service will take place on Tuesday
November 16th, 2021 at 1:30pm in Woodlawn Memorial Park. If desired,
donations to the Guelph General Hospital Foundation would be
appreciated. Online condolences and donations can be made at the funeral
home or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com


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