Remembering Robert Luckie, 1941-2019

Some of you may have known Bob Luckie, who was involved with the choir at Chalmers United for many years, as well as a group called the Church Street Singers. His obituary, quoted below, appeared in the Gazette this week. Bruce Padgham remembers Bob as having a great sense of humour. He sang bass, as the obit mentions, but Bruce recalls that if you needed a tenor, he could sing that too, in a pinch!

LUCKIE, Robert Carl
August 22, 1941 - September 26, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Carl Luckie announces his sudden passing on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 78 years. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (McLean) Luckie, and his daughter, Christine (Marc). He is also survived by his sisters Marian (Jocelyne), Sheryl (John) and Lorraine (Rick), his brother Leonard (Lise) and many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his brothers Brian (Arijana) and Kenneth (Maureen). Following his retirement from the Reader's Digest, Bob was beloved handyman for many years to the St. Lambert community to which he also belonged as a longtime active member of the United Church serving as a valued bass voice in the choir. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Lambert United Church, 85 Desaulniers Blvd., St-Lambert, QC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Lambert United Church.