Obituary of Robert Henry

<h1>Robert Henry</h1> 1923 – 2007 Bob died peacefully in his sleep at home in Waterloo on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He was 84. Beloved husband of Doreen (McKenzie), who predeceased him November 10, 2003. Loving father of three sons and their families; David and Marilyn, Paul (Gus) and Penny and Brian and Brenda, all of Kitchener. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Kim and her husband Ian Dewar, Kris Henry, Kaitlyn, Matthew and Stephen Henry, Brianne and Andrew Henry; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Nathan and Jared Dewar and Madison Doyle. Brother of Burleigh Henry and his wife Talla of Brantford, Beth and her husband Frank Rutledge of Ancaster and Ron Henry of Arden. Bob was born in Bracebridge, Ontario and moved to the east end of Toronto at age four. He attended Earl Haig Public School and Riverdale Secondary School. While at Riverdale he excelled in hockey, football and track. He spent three years serving as a pilot in the RCAF and played hockey and football for the RCAF Hurricanes. Bob attended the University of Toronto and graduated with a B.P.H.E. He excelled in hockey and football and was a recipient of a Bronze T and a Bronze Bar. He was inducted into the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. In 1949 he moved to Kitchener and accepted a teaching job at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate. When Eastwood opened in 1956, he moved there as the Head of Physical Education and then Director of Student Activities. He remained at Eastwood until 1965 when he was appointed vice-principal at Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate where he remained until his retirement in 1980. During his teaching career he coached football at both KCI and Eastwood and in a span of fifteen years his teams won nine championships, including six in a row from 1953-1958. While vice-principal at KCI the male staff always looked forward to the annual June weekend at his cottage in Muskoka. Shortly after moving to Waterloo he got involved in the community by coaching minor hockey. From there he moved on to the minor hockey executive, the Arena Commission and eventually became the chair of the newly formed Community Services Board. In 1967 he successfully ran for council and remained as an alderman for 21 straight years. He liked to keep a low profile as an alderman and often said, “I'm here because I like to see things done.” After retiring as an alderman in 1988 he and his wife, Doreen, spent their retirement years traveling and at their cottage in Muskoka. Bob also enjoyed woodworking and loved doing the Globe and Mail cryptic crossword. In recent years he enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Friends are invited to share their memories of Bob with his family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Thursday from 7 to 9 pm and Friday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at First United Church, 16 William Street West, Waterloo at 2:30 pm, with Rev. Rick Hawley officiating. Cremation has taken place. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation for the Heart Function Clinic would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Bob, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.