Robert Ivan Weston
Captain · “Bob”
April 30, 1929 – January 25, 2011
WESTON, Captain Robert (Bob) Ivan With great sadness we announce the death of Captain Robert (Bob) Ivan Weston suddenly on January 25, 2011. Bob was born in Newport, Wales on April 30, 1929. Bob was an avid rugby player and supporter. He founded the Vancouver Welsh RFC and was a player with the Barbarians, Vancouver Rowing Club, Evergreens, Capilanos, Snowcaps, and Saratoga Beach. He also played soccer with the Park Royal Soccer Club. Bob worked at sea all of his life and retired from the towboat industry with Seaspan International. Bob was a Mason. Bob loved building rock walls around his yard. Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years Noreen and daughter Michelle, brother Doug and his wife Margaret Weston of Newport, Wales and brother-in- law Roger Partridge of Crewe, England; and his many nieces and nephews. Bob is predeceased by his sister, Yvonne Partridge. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Capilano Rugby Club on February 18, 2011 at 5pm, 305 Klahanie Court, North Vancouver. Bob’s ashes will be scattered in the waters off Mariner’s Rest. Donations in lieu of flowers to Lions Gate Foundation (Oncology). Our deepest appreciation to Dr. Smiljanic, Dr. McWhinney, Dr. Mainra, Dr. Goddard, and the nurses in the Lions Gate Oncology Department for their care, kindness and support.