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Arthur Dennis "Bob" Gaudry Bob worked in Kenora for years as a policeman.

A.D. (Bob) Gaudry

     With great sadness the family of Arthur Dennis (Bob) Gaudry announce his passing on March 8, 1998 at Birchwood Terrace.

     He was born October 9. 1922 in McCrossen Township, Ontario, and was 75 years of age.

     Bob was predeceased by his parents Blanche and Cleophus Gaudry; his wife Phyllis (in 1989); sisters Aurore Cordts and Solange Morrison; and brothers Cleo, Airne and William (Bill).

     He leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter Maureen Witherspoon; granddaughters Kelli and Tracey (William Mayo) and great granddaughter Kinky Mayo; sisters Aurize Hartley, Nora Norden and Iris Marquis; brothers Oliver and Mylie. He is also survived by cherished nieces, nephews and in-laws.

     As a young teenager, Bob went to work for his brother Cleo as a guide at his tourist camp on Dryberry Lake, Sioux Narrows. Here he fell in love with a young waitress named Phyllis, they married July 19, 1941. The next year Bob enlisted in the Queen s own Cameron High-landers of Canada and served overseas. Bob s outgoing personality and sense of humour enabled him to form lasting friendships even under such tough circumstances.

     After the war, Bob and Phyllis bought a little farm in Minihico, which they worked in the spring and the fall, in the summer months they worked at "The Camp" on Dryberry Lake, and during the winter Bob worked in the bush camp. In 1953 Bob became a member of the Ontario Provincial Police. He had finally embarked on a career that challenged and fulfilled his great potential. During the next 20 years he served in various communities in Northwestern Ontario-the land and lakes he loved. After Bob retired in 1974 he and Phyllis spent many years wintering in Florida and summering in Kenora, where they spent untold hours on Lake of the Woods fishing, often accompanied by their granddaughters Kelli and Tracey. in the past year, Bob was overjoyed to have his family enlarged with addition of his grandson-in-law William Mayo and with the arrival of his great granddaughter Kinley.

     Prayers were held on Wednesday. March 11 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, March 23, 1998 at 1O am. from Noire Dame Roman Catholic Church. Interment at Lake of the Woods Cemetery.

Legion Honour Guard.
Pallbearers were members of the Ontario Provincial Police.
Honourary pallbearers were O.D. Corbett, Ken Wilson, Royden Kropp. Paul Chevrefils, Jeff Gaudry and William Mayo.
Arthur Dennis "Bob" Gaudry was born on 9 October 1922, at McCrossen Twp., ON. He was the son of Cleophus Gaudry and Blanche (?).
Arthur Dennis "Bob" Gaudry married Phyllis Mildred Croswell, daughter of John Croswell and Mary Lyons, on 19 July 1941.
Arthur Dennis "Bob" Gaudry married an unknown person on 19 July 1941.
Arthur Dennis "Bob" Gaudry died on 8 March 1998, at Birchwood Terrace, Kenora, Ontario.

     Karen Maureen Gaudry is the daughter of Arthur Dennis "Bob" Gaudry and Phyllis Mildred Croswell.

     Kelli Mae Witherspoon is the daughter of Dennis Scott Witherspoon and Karen Maureen Gaudry.

     Trace Ann Witherspoon is the daughter of Dennis Scott Witherspoon and Karen Maureen Gaudry.

     Catherine McKinley Mayo is the daughter of William Henry Mayo and Trace Ann Witherspoon.

     Gladys Croswell is the daughter of John Croswell and Mary Lyons.

     Wilfred Shellop is the son of Nick Shellop and Gladys Croswell.

     Rose Shellop is the daughter of Nick Shellop and Gladys Croswell.

     Edward Shellop is the son of Nick Shellop and Gladys Croswell.

     Linda Shellop is the daughter of Nick Shellop and Gladys Croswell.

     Charlotte Shellop is the daughter of Nick Shellop and Gladys Croswell.

     Beverly Shellop is the daughter of Nick Shellop and Gladys Croswell.

     Sarah Croswell is the daughter of Charles Croswell and Catherine (?).

     Stacey Shellop is the daughter of Wilfred Shellop and Barbara Low.

     Scott Shellop is the son of Wilfred Shellop and Barbara Low.

     Bradley Bernell Brook is the son of Brian Brook and Stacey Shellop.

     Raynard Sather is the son of Kenneth Sather and Rose Shellop.

     Keith Sather is the son of Kenneth Sather and Rose Shellop.

     Marvin Sather is the son of Kenneth Sather and Rose Shellop.

     Bree Sather is the son of Keith Sather and Sue (?).

     Jolyssa Anne Sather is the daughter of Marvin Sather and Holly (?).

     Andrew Sather is the son of Marvin Sather and Holly (?).