Obituary of Robert George Dunlop

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 4, 2017, in Niagara Falls after a two year battle with cancer, with his three children around him. Born in Chatham, Ontario in 1929 Bob enjoyed his 45 year career as a journalist having worked in Dresden, Chatham, Grand Prairie, Alberta, Toronto and London. During his 10 years as Managing Editor of the Chatham Daily News, he developed an interest in educating and developing new journalists. After Bob’s move to The London Free Press in 1967, as a Senior Copy Editor, he continued some of his teaching, first with school children through the newspaper in the classroom as well as tours. In the late ‘80s, he became an Adjunct Professor of Journalism at the University of Western Ontario. After 25 years at the London Free Press, Bob retired in 1992 and became a member of the Middlesex London Kiwanis Club, serving in various roles as historian, editor of the newsletter and member of the bequest and endowment committee. Bob loved spending time reading and writing outside on his deck in Queenston, Ontario, where he had moved this past year. At various times, Bob has been an avid sailor, skier, golfer, jazz and wine enthusiast. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Grace. He is survived by his children: Mary Ann Dunlop, Laura Dunlop-Dibbs, Robert Dunlop; his grandson Jackson Dunlop and his brother and sister-in-law, Al and Elizabeth Dunlop. A memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bob are asked to consider The Kiwanis Club of London Middlesex, WAYS mental health support (London) or the Walker Family Cancer Centre (St. Catharines).