Robert (Bob) Wade was born in 1932 and passed away May 1, 2023 at Oakville Memorial Hospital at the age of 91.  He was born a Yorkshireman to Robert Swan Fothergill Wade and Ellen (Nelly) Wade. The family immigrated to Canada and settled in Valleyfield, Quebec. In his late teens he enrolled in the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston and after graduation, enlisted into the Canadian army. He quickly moved up to the ranks to Captain in the First Canadian Parachute Battalion. He retired from military service, eventually settled in Oakville, where he met the love of his life, Joyce (Harvey Dowding), where they married and shared a happy life together. Their touching love story sadly ended with Joyce's passing in 2021. Bob was predeceased by his sister June (Jack) Schmidt, and leaves behind his loving sister Judith (Claude) Vinet, and brother Victor Wade.

Bob leaves a legacy through his two girls Tana (Robert) in Penang, Malaysia and Wendy (Raymond) in Regina, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren (with more on the way); and extended family, loving niece Lisa (Andy) Gabriola Island, BC and many other nieces and nephews.  He was exceptionally close to his devoted grandson Benjamin and close family friends Cheryl and Jim.

Bob was an avid sailor and he and Joyce went on many great adventures, including sailing south to the Bahamas and back, twice, aboard "Seasons Ticket". They were long time members of the Oakville Yacht Squadron where Bob served as commodore in 1985. They are both missed by their close friends, who, after years of sailing together, kept strong friendship ties, sharing stories (some true) during their weekly Happy Hour gathering.

There will be no funeral at Bob's request.  Instead raise your glass and share a toast with friends and donate generously to your favourite charity in Bob and Joyce's memory.