The death occurred at Muskoka Shores Care Community, Gravenhurst on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 of Bob Stupka.
Bob was born in Toronto on March 25, 1939. From the age of 4 he was raised by George and Myrtle Bell of Kleinburg.
On October 7, 1972 he married Gail Elaine Hines of Stisted Township (Huntsville). After living in Toronto for two years, they moved to the home he built in Norvern Shores (Stisted Township). Bob worked for several local contractors and worked on numerous building projects in the Huntsville area, including several additions to the Kimberly-Clark plant, the O.P.P. station, and the expansion of Highway 11 to four lanes. In 1986 he secured a position with Hutcheson Sand and Gravel, where he worked until his retirement in 2003.
Bob is survived by his wife Gail, daughters Patricia (Craig MacKenzie) and Christina (Michael Hill), and two grandchildren Jacob and Margaret Hill. Bob is also survived and remembered by many members of the Bell family.
Bob had a love of learning and spent many years compiling and collecting Government Election statistics. He also liked to work in his many flower gardens around his home, day lilies were his favorite.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 1 p.m., visitation from 12-1 p.m.
Interment of ashes at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery, Huntsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Foundation or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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The family would like to thank the staff of Muskoka Shores Community Care, especially those on two south.
Tammy Lalonde
I would like to send my condolences to you all. I fondly remember Mr.Stupka and his sense of humor. He was always saying funny things, and was just such a nice person. Apple streudel will never be the same! I’d like to think that he is sitting in a comfy chair somewhere with his beloved Snoopy by his side. Love to all, Tammy L.
Leo, Michelle, Tyler, and Jesse Dubreuil
Bob was the best neighbour, always smiling and always had a friendly wave while riding on his lawnmower or enjoying some time on his porch. He would often try to get Leo to come over for a cold beverage, saying he worked too hard! Bob always asked about our grown sons, inquiring about how they were doing, he was thoughtful. We will miss you Bob, we know you are catching up with Orval now.
Our thoughts are with you Gail, Pat, and Chris, we are sorry for your loss.
Leo, Michelle, Tyler, and Jesse Dubreuil
Judy Barrette-Flint
Gail. I just read Doppler Online and saw the obit for Bob. So so sorry! He never got to move to a nursing home in Huntsville area which would have been nice for you both I think. Damn Parkinsons too which he had to deal with for so long. You know, as I have told you before, how much my Bob enjoyed visiting with him as they shared similar backgrounds and lived very near to each other when kids, knew many of the same people. Bob still often listens to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo that your Bob shared with him. Hugs girl! Hope you are doing o.k.