Moffat, Robert John (Age 77, Tillsonburg)

Robert “John” Harold MOFFAT of Tillsonburg, peacefully on July 30, 2019, in his 78th year. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mae (Doubledee).  Loving father to Sandy Livermore and Jim, Shelley Moffat and Peter Lilley and Rick Moffat and Cheryl. Adoring grandfather to Ellie and Cole, Trevor and Birkley, Brooke and Mitch, Megan and Mitch, Ryan, Jackie and Paul, Courtney and Adam, Jake, and Luke. John is also a great grandfather to Quinton and Adelina. Survived by his sisters Dawn White and Ken and Marjorie Ahudja as well as sister-in-law Irene Bridge and Ev. Predeceased by his sister June Haylow and his parents Harold and Ruby Moffat.  
John enjoyed a lengthy career at EllisDon Construction for 43 years specializing in Hospital Construction. He also trained and drove standardbred horses for over 20 years. John had a passion for horse racing, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was best known for his unique ability to make people laugh.
A special thank you to the medical staff of Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital especially the Dialysis Unit as well as the staff of Victoria Hospital.
In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A private family service will be held from 12 noon to 1 PM with Reverend Karlene Palmer-Brown officiating at The Carriage Hall 25 Brock Street West, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 2A3 on Friday, August 2, 2019, and a Celebration of Life to follow from 1 until 4 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Ostrander Funeral Home, Tillsonburg. 
Memorial donations to the Dialysis Unit at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the Moffat family.

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