It is with great sadness we announce the death of Rob in Ottawa on Sunday, June 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Innes), his sons, Michael (Rosalind), Timothy (Vicki) and Jonathan (Jenny), his grandchildren, Andrew, Leah, Mae and Penelope, and his brother, Peter (Barbara).
Rob was an economist, Statistics Canada, Research Associate Professor, University of Waterloo, founder of whatIf? Technologies, Member, Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, Member, the Club of Rome, and Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre on Wednesday, June 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Donations to the Phoebe Rose Rocks Foundation would be appreciated.
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Mary Major
Terry Keough
Happy trails, Rob!
Claire Marshall
A steady helpmeet to Joan; serious with a twinkle; always up for adventure on the tours he, Joan and I took together; made a mean latte. Lost too soon. Remembered always. Love to the family.
Susanna Gerber
Dear Joan and family,
I am so sad - my thoughts are with you! I lightened a candle for Rob. He has always his place in my heart - so sad that I can’t be with you!
All my love❣️❣️❣️
Susy
Dominique Vallet
C’est une belle partie de notre jeunesse qui s’en va avec Rob.
Affectueusement à Joan et aux enfants.
Maylis Vallet
Difficile de croire que nous ne verrons plus le sourire de Rob. Joan, on pense fort à toi et tes enfants et petits enfants. On sera en communion avec vous Mercredi. Avec toute notre amitié.
Rose Mary Murphy
Rob was such a kind, loving person. I admired his keen intelligence, interested in everything, and his pursuit of and appreciation of knowledge especially in the arts and culture. His love and dedication to Joan and his family is a model for all for all of us. He will be greatly missed.
David and Marie Smith
We are so sorry, Joan. We didn't have another chance to be with Rob but we are left with many happy memories of the times we spent together.
Love, David and Marie x0x
Gabriela Gref Innes
My deepest condolences to the family. The world lost a bright mind and a great supporter of music.
Steven B Kurtz
Rob was a guiding light for me ever since we met in the late 90s. He was a modest and brilliant man, and was kind to all. Edith and I give our condolences to Joan and the family.
There are no words to express the loss of such a wonderful man .....a friend forever .