Jack Dobbin

July 9, 1929 - October 17, 2019

Surrounded by family on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, Robert John “Jack” Dobbin passed away at the age of 90. Beloved husband to Johanna “Ena” (nee van Leeuwen) for 66 years. Proud father of Ray (Martha) Dobbin, Marianne (the late Bill) Cooper, Ken (Pam) Dobbin, Brian (Carol) Dobbin and Karen (John) Findlay. Loving grandpa to Brent (Katy), Teresa (Nathan), Kim (Phil), Craig (Jess), Rob (Kelly), Jenny (Tim), Will (Kate), Mitch (Ashley), Kailey (Derek), Erika (Brad), the late Taylor, Trevor, Sydney, Wesley, Jackson, Alexandra and Malia and great grandpa to Bronson, Eve, Ethan, Clara, Alexis, Carter, Ivy, the late A.J., Brooks, Danton, Dylan, Morgan, Cameron, Riley, Timmy, Abbey, Hunter, Boe, Nash, Aubree, and Liam. Brother to Bill (the late Donna) Dobbin, and Jean (the late Lyle) Poland. Predeceased by his parents, Oliver and Annie Dobbin. Jack “The Bean King” Dobbin was a devoted farmer for 71 years, owning his own land at the age of 18, raising cattle and chickens and harvesting the best soy from anywhere around. He loved the land and his family. The family would like to sincerely thank the personal support workers from V.O.N. and Bayshore, as well as Dr. Maddison and the incredible team at St. Joseph’s Hospice for kindness and excellent care. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the Inwood Fire Hall, 6483 Wiedman Line, Inwood, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. following a private family service. Interment was in Hillsdale Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice (www.stjosephshopsice.ca). Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.needhamjay.com.