It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) James Lee, age 85, who passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2024, at 8:45pm in Mississauga, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Foundation in Bob's memory.

Bob was born on August 27th, 1938, in Toronto. He was the beloved husband of Diane Lee, cherished and loving father of Michelle, Michael and Allyson, loving and welcoming father-in-law to Frank, Tina and Ken, and a loving Grandfather to 5 grandchildren, Laura, Jack, Katherine, Charlotte, and Cameron.

Bob was known for his quick sense of humour, his many adventures with family and friends, his love of travel and James Bond movies.

Bob dedicated many years to the field of education, serving as the Director of Education for the Peel District School Board. His commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and improving educational standards has left a lasting impact on countless students, educators, and the community and country at large.

Bob’s passion for the betterment of education wasn’t limited to Peel. He was also a founding member of a national education organization known as ERDI Canada. The core value of which was establishing meaningful dialogue between business and education leaders across the country.

In addition to his contributions to education, Bob was a passionate sailor and served as the Commodore for the Etobicoke Yacht Club from 1997-1998. He was an active board member from 1993 – 2021. His leadership and enthusiasm for sailing enriched the lives of many club members and brought joy to all who knew him.

Bob was an avid hiker, spending a great deal of his time with Diane hiking the many trails throughout Ontario and abroad. He was actively involved in the preservation of the Bruce Trail, even serving as the President of the Board.

He will be deeply missed by his loving family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.