In loving memory of Robert “Bobby” Rochefort 74 years. Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Health Sciences North on Sunday, April 14th, 2024.
Beloved husband and best friend since 1981 to Mindy (nee Marynuk). Loving father of Nicole Stead (Derek), Robert (Carole), and Jamie (Lyndsey), and cherished grandpa of Chelsea, Bobby, Domonick, and Kallie. Predeceased by his parents Ludger and Alma Rochefort, brother Russell (Germaine also predeceased), and sister Simone. Survived by his sisters Gabrielle, Colleen, and Helen (Ron predeceased). He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends, and will especially be missed by his pets, dog Chewy, cat Smokey and reunited his with dog Rosie predeceased in January.
Bobby was born in Astorville, Ontario on August 5th, 1949, and grew up in Callander, before settling in Sudbury. He was a proud heavy equipment operator with Vale for 33 years, retiring in 2002. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and spending time at his camps in Westree and Long Lake. His passion was motorcycles, and nothing brought him more joy than riding his beloved 2006 Harley Davidson Night Train. Family was most important to Bobby, and we are grateful for the good times and memories he left us with that we will cherish forever.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the team at the Northern Cancer Center for their excellent care, also to the Bayshore nurses, and the care coordinator at LIHNS, for their ongoing care, compassion, and support, not only to Bobby, but to his family as well.
At his request there will be no visitation or service. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to Pet Save or the NCF Cancer Center and would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Sudbury Park Lawn Cremation Service. For donations or messages of condolence www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.