Robert Elgie McLachan, passed away peacefully at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Born in Tuckersmith Township, April 24, 1920, Bob was in his 95th year.
Bob farmed all his life in Tuckersmith Twp. with his late wife Muriel (Dolmage) McLachlan (2005) from the time of their marriage in 1941 until his recent retirement to Seaforth Manor.
He was the beloved father of June Blaine and Don Barwick, Stratford; Jack and Mary Helen McLachlan, Tuckersmith Twp.; Lois and Ray Scoins, Seaforth; Glen and Linda McLachlan, Vanastra; Carol McLachlan and Gerry Feeney, Egmondville and Don McLachlan and Kim Wilson, Ridgetown. Bob was the cherished grandpa to a wealth of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bob was predeceased by his daughter Joan, daughter-in-law Sandra, granddaughter Cheryl, great-granddaughter Alisha and siblings and siblings-in-law Jean and Peter  Simpson, Hazel and Wilson McCartney, Stewart and Doreen Dolmage, Russell and Adeline Dolmage and Leslie and Delphine Dolmage.
Visitation was held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth on Sunday, Feb. 15 and continued at Egmondville United Church on Monday, Feb. 16 until the time of Bob’s funeral service to celebrate his life. Pastor Elly Dow officiated. A reception immediately followed in the church hall. Spring interment will take place in Maitland Bank Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jack, Don, John and Rob McLachlan, Doug Blaine and Nick Klaver. The flower bearers were Glen and Carol McLachlan, June Blaine and Lois Scoins.
Memorial donations to Maitland Bank Cemetery, Egmondville United Church or the charity of one’s choice are appreciated and can still be made through the funeral home or by visiting Bob’s online memorial at www.mcglynn familyfuneralhome.com