Robert Allan Trotter
1926 - 2023
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Joanne Hill posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
I was a student of Bob's in the early '80s and something that he told us (more than once) always stayed with me: "When in doubt, check it out; if still in doubt, THROW IT OUT!" It's still excellent advice for any journalist.
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Mary Dever posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Oh my. It might be wrong to smile at an obituary, but I have a huge smile on my face remembering Bob, a wonderful teacher, guide and mentor. I will NEVER forget my first day, and first class, at Conestoga. Bob looked at us all sideways and deadpanned "I bet you all think you write deathless prose". That was more than 40 years ago and I remember it like it was yesterday! I feel very lucky to have studied with him. I'm glad to know he had such a long and happy life. My condolences to those who loved him best and will miss him most. I'll happily make a gift in his memory to Heart and Stroke, as a small thank you.
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Jim Romahn posted a condolence
Monday, April 3, 2023
It was a great privilege to serve with Bob at the Record so many years ago. Bob also was the soloist at our wedding also so many years ago. My condolences to all of the family.
Jim (and Barbara) Romahn
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Jamie Groh and Isobel Groh pledged to donate to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO
Monday, April 3, 2023
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Linda Jack donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO
Sunday, April 2, 2023
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With sympathy from Warren and Linda and the Jack Family.
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Jeanette Panagapka donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO
Sunday, April 2, 2023
I'm so sorry to heard of Bob's passing. I loved to hear him sing. Such a beautiful voice. My condolences to Alice and the family.
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Ronda posted a condolence
Saturday, April 1, 2023
To all of Bob’s loved ones, I know that he will be missed by each of you. He was a special man with a big heart and a beautiful booming voice. I hold dear the memories of him singing, laughing and telling one of his many stories. He was a mentor, a dear friend of my family and someone I am deeply grateful for having known.
My sincerest condolences to each of you, but especially to Alice. Love Ronda and Tom
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Francesco posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, March 31, 2023
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Bob had such an easy going, friendly, loving manner that was deeply endearing. As a family doc and a friend, I send my condolences to Alice and Tracy and the whole family. God Bless you Bob in the next phase of your journey. God's Peace and Strength to your loved ones.
Francesco Anello
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Paul & Janice Colussi donated to HEART STROKE FOUNDATION ONTARIO
Friday, March 31, 2023
It sounds like he had a long wonderful life. He will be missed
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Tony Reinhart uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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I had the good fortune to have Bob Trotter as one of my instructors when I was a student in the Journalism-Print program at Conestoga College from 1986-88.
Not only did Bob equip me with the basic skills I would need as a reporter, but he did it with heart, humour and a fiery intensity I hadn't previously experienced in a classroom. A small man with a big voice, he doled out journalistic wisdom with the arm-waving fervour of a country preacher, leaving no doubt about what he expected from us as students.
At the same time, Bob was generous with his time, feedback and encouragement, which proved invaluable to me, an insecure and untested rookie, as I ventured out into the real world. I owe much of my subsequent career to him.
Rest easy, Bob, and thank you.
Sincere condolences to the family.
(PS - this photo is from March of 1987. A couple of months previous, on the last day before the holiday break, Bob pulled a bottle of rum from that desk and poured drinks for a classmate and me).
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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