March 19, 1937 - April 29, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Antonio DePellegrin (Dad to us).
Bob was born in Trail on March 19, 1937, and lived there his entire life. The youngest of four children, Bob lived in West Trail during his early years.
In 1965 Bob married the love of his life, Lydia. A few years later the couple moved to the neighborhood of Glenmerry, living in the same house for 56 years.
Always a hard worker, Bob found employment with Cominco (Teck Resources). Dad worked at Cominco for 38 years before retiring at 55 years of age, in 1992.
In retirement, Dad always had a home improvement or maintenance project to complete.
Dad enjoyed cross country skiing, camping, photography, cooking, reading history books, and biking. Being very social and outgoing by nature, Dad enjoyed visiting his relatives and friends.
Bob looked forward to seeing his "coffee buddies" most mornings, to catchup and discuss current events. Dad was also a member of the Trail Legion (Branch 11) and an avid Trail Smoke Eaters fan.
Dad's lifelong passion was fishing, and many fish in the Columbia River are breathing a sigh of relief now that Dad is gone.
As Dad's health was declining, his devoted wife of 59 years stepped up and cared for him at home. In his last few days Mom and Dad continued to display their love devotion to each other, which they maintained throughout their marriage.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bob's thoughtful and caring nature, his humor, and love will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bob was the last of the DePellegrin family to pass. Dad is reunited with his father Giovanni; mother Maria; brother Angelo (Jean); and sisters Gina (Eligio) and Olympia (Peter) and his granddaughter Sarah.
Bob is survived by wife Lydia; children Dean and Laurie; daughter-in-law Twyla, as well as grandchildren Ryan, Amy and Emily.
Bob passed away peacefully on April 29th surrounded by his family who would like to thank Dr. Andrew Hamilton and Social Worker, Jim Maniago, together with the nursing staff at Kootenay Boundary Hospital for their compassion and care of Bob.
A private gathering of family will take place at a later date as requested by Bob. Sarah Stevens of Clark's Funeral Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation, 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family's online register at www.clarksfuneral.ca