Dalby, Robert (1914-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary 2000 Mar 17 p. 27

Birth date: 1914 Aug 9

Text of obituary:

ROBERT DALBY

Robert (Bob) Dalby passed away Nov. 5 in Simcoe, Ont. He was born Aug. 9, 1914 to Theodore and Rachel Dalby in rural southern Ontario. In 1939 the family moved to Simcoe. He married Justine Niwranski Nov. 13, 1943. His first job in Simcoe was to deliver bread with a horse and wagon. He later worked at the Simcoe Mitt and Glove factory. He loved to tease and didn't mind taking a joke. He had a great love for his family and friends. On weekends, they enjoyed spending the day in parks. He enjoyed food, and was considered the connoisseur of the Dalby family. At age 50, while awaiting surgery, he said an angel appeared to him and told him that God would heal him. He immediately accepted Christ. After surgery, he was baptized at First Baptist Church. He served as assistant secretary for Sunday school and as a deacon for a term. In 1984 he joined Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship in Simcoe. He was a faithful attender until his health declined. His favourite Bible verse was Joshua 1:5. Favourite songs were "Amazing Grace" and "My Jesus, I Love Thee". He is mourned by Justine; daughters Nancy Eyre of Washington, D.C. and Heather Gee of Dorchester, Ont.; and 4 grandchildren. The funeral was Nov. 8 in Ferris Funeral Home, Simcoe, with Richard Martens ministering.