Obituary of Robert Jones

Robert Harold Jones March 16th, 1929 - April 20th, 2009 Bob Jones passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital, Palliative Care on Monday, April 20th, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife Ann and his loving children Michael, Andrew (Linda), Debbie (Alan), Neil and extended family Suzette and Carolyn. Dear grandfather of Ana, Oliver, Miranda, Neil, Thomas, William, Veronica and Holly. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family whether it was organizing events and trips or playing games with his grandchildren. In the late 1950's and early 60's Bob set up an investment office for Confederation Life in London, England. Following his return to Canada, he worked for AGF Management Ltd., then Fry, Mills, Spence. He was one of the first designated Chartered Financial Analysts in Canada. Bob was the first president and chairman of Sceptre Investment Counsel, which he founded with six partners in the early 70's. The firm rapidly emerged as the largest independent investment funds manager in Canada. After retirement from Sceptre, he worked for fifteen years as a consultant to Bolton Tremblay Inc. In addition to executive and/or board roles for financial concerns, Bob did volunteer work for YMCA, Toronto Catholic Children's Aid, Canadian Red Cross, Toronto Catholic Charities, Canadian Bible Society and Toronto Rehabilitation Centre. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd. A funeral mass will be held in ST. PAUL'S BASILICA, 83 Power Street (Queen Street East at Power, one block east of Parliament) on Thursday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation, 30 Bond Street, Toronto M5B 1W8. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.