Death
Funeral
It is with great sadness that we nonetheless celebrate the rich and animated life of Robert “Bobby Gee” Green who passed away peacefully at St Catharines General Hospital Thursday June 9, 2022.
Bobby was known and loved by many as both a lover and a fighter. Mr. Don Cherry affectionately referred to him as the refrigerator with arms. Amazing hockey player, Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League, Ontario Hockey Association Senior A for the Brantford Majors, Welland Sabres and Welland Merchants, and of course Dunnville Mudcats and professional and Golden Gloves boxer. He could be found spending the last years of his life in the gym training young people, and around Dunnville on his bike.
Predeceased by loving parents Lloyd (Soggy) Green and Florence (Gardner) Green. He will be missed by his sisters Sherry (and husband Stanley) Swayze, and Eileen McDonald, as well as his brother David and sister-in-law Marnie Green, daughter Sara, son Rob (wife Shelly), his grandchildren Kaiden, Macie, Matthew, Hillary, Kendra, Emma, Landon, and Logan, and great grand twins Jack and Hudson. Also missed by oodles of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a very big thank you to the very patient nurses and staff who cared for Bobby over the last two years at the Dunnville hospital as well as to Dr. Blake, and to the ICU nursing staff at St Catharines General for their amazing end of life care. And a very big loving thank you to Bobby’s lifelong childhood friend Uncle Jim Nye who spent endless hours supporting Bobby during his final fight over the last few months he had with us.
A Day at the Rink in memory of Bobby Gee. Dunnville Arena (275 Ramsey Drive) Saturday September 10, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Alumni Game from 2-3 pm, Family Skate 3 to 4 pm followed by a Celebration in the Lifespan Centre. Bobby was very adamant about not having a funeral, we know that bringing family, friends and kids together at the arena to skate, cheer on your favourite team or simply to share some fond memories of The Force, The “G” Man or just Bobby would bring a smile to his face. There are so many of you who have amazing stories about “Bobby,” and some great nicknames. We ask you to celebrate him with us by sharing them with us. He would have loved this.
If you care to make a donation please make it to Pro Kids Sports – Dad was always mentoring some youth or encouraging people to get fit so it would honour him to help kids who do not have access financially.
On behalf of the Kielbowich family, we extend our condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Green family.
Many great memories of Bobby from when we hung out at Sandy Bay, boxed when Butch had the Optimist Club for training. Always a big smile a great story and a laugh. My condolences to his family.
When I think of Bobby I can’t help but have a smile break out. A true Mudcat and character.
Our thoughts are with the family .
… Lorne and Valerie
Bobby was a long time friend ,a couple worker 20 years ago and then he was my patient at Dunnville hospital.He had a heart of gild and I spent alot of time just sitting and chatting about life. Rest easy Bobby💓
I am so sorry for your loss, to all the family. Bobby was a big part of my life from when we walked to school, after having to knock on the door to make sure he came, and over the years of being in his company. He had the biggest heart, and would help anyone. RIP Bobby, we will surely miss you. Keep on training the kids. You had the biggest heart for them. You are surely a Dunnville Legend.
So sorry for you loss Bobby was a amazing person and friend to everyone who knew him 💔
Our deepest condolences to all of Bobby’s family. Where do we begin? Sooo many fun memories of G man. Lake Placid hockey tourni’s can always make us laugh out loud. There will never be another Bobby G. We will miss our friend, & cherish the many great memories. Now he is at peace on earth & was greeted by his buddies Silver & Ned on his journey home. See you later Bobby G.
Our sincere and deepest sympathies to the entire family. The crowd loved it when Bobby jumped onto the ice at the “ol” Dunnville Arena when he played for the Dunnville Mudcats … it was exciting to see him play and “mix it up” around the net too … Rest in Peace Bobby … God bless !
so sorry to hear of his death . he was well known . and liked to all . i went all thru school with him . gonna miss his hugs when we saw each other . rest in peace my friend . betty (kelly) and family xox
He will always be our Uncle SpongeBob. The first time Brandon referred to him as that, Uncle Bob laughed so hard. And said “I like it!” And it’s stuck for 20 years. He always asked about the kids and their sports and activities. He had a rough way of showing it, but we always knew he loved us.
Love you, Sara, Rob, Shelley, Hillary, Kendra, Emma, Landon, Logan, Kaiden, Macie, Matthew, Hudson and Jack. ❤
One memory I have of my great uncle bob was always asking my parents at swayze family gatherings if “Uncle SpongeBob” was coming because I thought he was actually SpongeBob! Close enough!! I remember thinking that was his name for the longest time till I grew up and then became best friends with his granddaughter Emma and the whole family (that truly was my family too) <3 sending so much love xoxo
Soo sorry to hear this!! I remember babysitting the Green Kids especially on New Years Eve!! Great times in Dunnville!!!
Bobby Green is a Dunnville legend, no doubt about that. He was a relative of mine, but to me, he is best remembered as a boxer, both pro and amateur. Back in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, he was my boxing mentor, my coach, my frequent sparring partner, and he introduced me to the boxing clubs in Welland
and Port Dalhousie.
Bobby fought some classic matches at the old Dunnville arena, including grudge match bouts against Jerry Friesen and an outrageous contest against “Irish” Jimmy Neal. That unsanctioned match was so over-the-top, all boxers on the card…including me…were suspended from Boxing Ontario for a year! I have many, many more memories from our boxing misadventures together. Bobby, I will miss you but will never forget you. RIP CHAMP 🥊
Bobby was my boxing coach and my biggest believer. He was one of my absolute favourite people and I will miss him dearly. I’m so sorry for your loss, I know I will never forget him.
So very sorry for your loss.
To Bobby’s Family
I am so sorry for your loss Bobby was your first friend when we moved to Dunnville His brother Dave used to bring into the airport we were five they.would tie the boxing gloves on us and let us have at it 50 years later whenI would see him out he would amnouce to the road “ this is Susie. The only one whoever knocked me out I am sure he is giving George and Ali some pointers. may you rest in peace old friend
Am very sorry to hear about Bobby.Whenever I came back to town he would always remember me and call me Hodgie.RIP Bobby and you and Sorgie Buck Behave!!!
So sorry to about Bobby’s passing I knew him forever he trained many people at the gym I worked at. A lot of laughs we had over that time. You are now the brightest star in the sky.
My sincere condolences to Bobby’s entire Family. The first time I met Bobby was at Long Beach Country Club and Randy Arrow introduced him as the Mayor of Dunnville! Bobby lived up North with us for a while, and up until the last few years he visited us almost on a daily basis. I am going to miss your sense of humour Bobby, and your ability to always know when it was supper time! lol. What a pleasure it was to have known him. Bobby G aka the Force. We love you.
Rest in Peace my friend
Debbie, Jack, Cassy, Claudia and Calista
Our condolences to the Green family during this difficult time. Bob was a unique person, always friendly and up for a chat. He will be missed.
Alan Nie and I (Aspen Apartment) would like to say how sorry we are for the loss of Bobby. Our thoughts are with all of his family. R.i.p.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Bobby,he was so well known for doing many things through out his life time R.I.P
I met Bobby as a teen, he yelled at me for waking him then his tune changed when he heard my name. I was his old friends daughter. Many a time I was waiting for my own Dad after that day, Bobby seemed to be the one there trying to convince me that he didn’t mean to be late. He was the one to show me the side of my father that I never had a chance to know or see for myself. Many years ago in my young and stupid days I decided to take on a guy at the hotel. He pushed his girlfriend off a stool so I pushed the guy straight through the place and out the front door where I was met by the girl sticking up for her abuser and 4 other guys all ready to kick my ass. Kind of in a pickle there when Bobby comes out and stands right in front of me. He says anyone coming near me had to go past him. They all walked away. I believe he saved my life that day. Bobby had taught me how to punch once, he knew I could hit hard but my coordination lacked significantly. He didn’t give up though. He was a very patient and happy man.
Bobby was there for me a couple times in life. He always had a hug and a smile. I had no idea Bobby wasn’t well and wish I had. I no longer live in the area so I will miss the celebration but know that Bobby is someone who I will never forget and who made a difference in my life. Thanks for being there. Love ya Godfather
hey Bobby; i never forgot the great lessons you gave me at the Sandy Bay cottage make-shift ring you set up in the backyard summers of ’70/71. you fought the good fight Bobbi. its’ ok to hang ’em up and hit the showers now ‘cuz. God bless you rest well
jamie
Where do you begin Bobby? So many great memories. You were one of a kind and will never be forgotten. Thanks for your friendship. I’m proud to have known you and shared so many laughs and good times
Love you Bobby
I miss harassing and abusing ya. Honestly thought I’d get ta at least verbally abuse ya one more time. 💖
Ya taught me to box, got me in the best shape I’ve ever been in – all while simultaneously giving me sh*t and tolerating me bringing candy and booze to the gym and trying to take smoke breaks. Ya dished the sh*t as well as you could take it, took a couple lemons to the head like a champ when ya pissed me off, ran interference when I wanted to go to the bars and not have anyone talk to me, got roofied with me…😓 sorry again.
We had plenty of heart to hearts and just as many fights. Really wish we woulda got video evidence of our boxing match at the queens. 😆
Love ya Bobby G. I have been and will continue to miss ya. Rest in peace ya rock solid little sh*t.
All of my love,
Jessy the body oXoXo
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So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
To the Family and Friends of Bobby,
We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Bobby. Everyone seems ro remember the sports side of Bobby, but we also remember, in later years, Bobby singing at Karaoke to an appreciating audience. He was always willing to lend a hand for any need and will be long remembered.
R.I. P. Bobby.
Dan and Ruth
Yes Bobby was one busy bee. I remember him telling me he liked my smile and keep on smiling . He had a great smile himself. Great hockey player and so good to any kids that needed his help. Prayers are with him and all the families . Never forgotten.
On behalf of the Erwin family. Our sincere condolences 🙏. Mamie
My deepest condolence to everyone who was ever touched by Bobby’s kindness and generosity. I met Bobby while working at the Dunnville Hospital as a counsellor. I admired him for his gentleness as well as his fierceness. Bobby dedicated himself to promoting others into finding their strengths. May bobby rest in Peace. You will be missed.
I was so saddened to just read this today more than a year and a half later I had no idea Bobby had passed away We lost contact the last 5 years he taught boxing at my gym and Collingwood and he lived with me for quite a period in my basement so many laughs a great guy!!! heartbreaking. Patrick Barton
R.I.P. Bob
Condolences to the Green family.