Obituary for Dr. Robert Keith Orr
Orr, Dr. Robert Keith
With family by his side and with great sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Orr on Friday, May 7, 2021, following a short illness. Loving husband and best friend of Sue, special father to his sons Sean (Angela) and Andrew (Mel) and proud grandfather to his grandson Owen. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Mathews of Battersea, Ontario and Heather Van Drie of Codlington, Ontario.
Rob recently retired as an Optometrist after over 46 years practicing in Orangeville. He loved his profession and enjoyed meeting and caring for the visual needs of his many patients. As one patient recently shared ‘he always had a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and a great chuckle.’
The family wishes to thank the staff at the ICU of Headwaters Health Care Corp. and Markham Stouffville General Hospital. A very special thank you to Dr. Ken Derksen for his compassionate care and support over many years. We also thank many kind and thoughtful friends who have so generously supported our family over the last several weeks.
Due to the current restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held. A future gathering celebrating Rob’s life will occur when COVID restrictions permit.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Headwaters Health Care Foundation (ICU) or the Friendship Gardens at Headwaters Health Care go direct to friendshipgardens.ca or hhcfoundation.com
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting www.dodsandmcnair.com.
A tree will be planted in memory of Robert in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.
With family by his side and with great sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Orr on Friday, May 7, 2021, following a short illness. Loving husband and best friend of Sue, special father to his sons Sean (Angela) and Andrew (Mel) and proud grandfather to his grandson Owen. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Mathews of Battersea, Ontario and Heather Van Drie of Codlington, Ontario.
Rob recently retired as an Optometrist after over 46 years practicing in Orangeville. He loved his profession and enjoyed meeting and caring for the visual needs of his many patients. As one patient recently shared ‘he always had a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and a great chuckle.’
The family wishes to thank the staff at the ICU of Headwaters Health Care Corp. and Markham Stouffville General Hospital. A very special thank you to Dr. Ken Derksen for his compassionate care and support over many years. We also thank many kind and thoughtful friends who have so generously supported our family over the last several weeks.
Due to the current restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held. A future gathering celebrating Rob’s life will occur when COVID restrictions permit.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Headwaters Health Care Foundation (ICU) or the Friendship Gardens at Headwaters Health Care go direct to friendshipgardens.ca or hhcfoundation.com
Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting www.dodsandmcnair.com.
A tree will be planted in memory of Robert in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.