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Robert David Hann Obituary

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Robert David Hann

Orangeville, ON

July 17, 1959 - November 23, 2020

Robert David Hann Obituary

Hann, Robert David The family is very saddened to announce the sudden passing of Bob on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Brampton, Ontario at the age of 61.Born in Pacquet, NL on July 17, 1959 to Pastor Robert and Doris (Wheeler) Hann, Bob grew up in various communities throughout Newfoundland as a preacher’s kid. Bob graduated from Memorial University and began his career as a teacher, progressing to administration in various colleges/universities across Canada, he also obtained a master’s degree from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC. He retired in 2019 as the Vice-President of Student Services at St. Mary’s University in Calgary. Bob loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing in his beloved Newfoundland. He enjoyed watching sports such as hockey and baseball and was an avid golfer. Predeceased by infant brother Bruce, Bob leaves to mourn his wife, Paulette Hoyles; children Robert (Chalice), Aislinn (Darren), Shauna (Jason), Cheryl (Nathan); grandchildren, Eden, Colin and Leila Andrews, Destin and Amari Hann, Clare, Patrick and Harrison Greene. Also, left with loving memories, are his cherished parents Pastor Robert and Doris (Wheeler) Hann; sisters Robina (Rick) Canning, Donna Hann, Grace (Cathy) Hann, Christine (Verd) Jenkins, Corinne (Steve) Sawicki; one brother Paul (Jean) Hann and brother-in-law David (Donna) Hoyles; mother-in-law Dorothy Hoyles, aunts Pansy Hann, Jessie Hann, Shirley Wheeler and Betty Compton as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private celebration will be held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville, Ontario Friday, November 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor David King. Live webcast available at: www.dodsandmcnair.com. Interment to follow at a later date in Newfoundland. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice. Face coverings must be worn during all events at this service. A tree will be planted in memory of Robert in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The next annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com

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