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May 24th, 1945 – August 23rd, 2018

The greatest radio voice “Here in Durant’s World” has been silenced. Our beloved “Bobby D” (small “c” celebrity) left this world on August 23, 2018 at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood following a cancer journey, which he bore with great dignity and his notorious sense of humour.

Left to remember him is his treasured wife and best friend of 51 years, Kathryn (Kate) nee Loudon, adored daughters Keri-Lyn and wife Dr. Shelley Turner of Thunder Bay and Kristi MacMillan and husband Tim of Lakefield, cherished granddaughters Kaitlin and Kali MacMillan, loved sister Joan Chornous and husband Alex and dear brothers-in law Chris Loudon of Toronto and husband Adrian Boudreault and John Loudon of San Francisco. As well as, loved nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and respected colleagues.

Bob had a long and illustrious career in broadcasting for over 55 years. You may have heard him on CFRA in Ottawa, CJAD & CKGM in Montreal, CFTR (680), CKFM CHFI, The Fan, AM740 in Toronto, among others, and most recently, in semi-retirement, CFOS in Owen Sound.

He was often a lone voice for conservative values and shared his opinion openly on Durant’s World, a daily commentary.

We would like to thank all of those who offered prayers, love and support and especially his healthcare teams who cared for him as the wonderful man he was. Dr. Mark Quigg, aka St. Mark, with whom we were privileged to have shared this journey, Kim Collins, of St. Elizabeth’s, who laughed at all of his stories, the Barrie Urology Team (Kim) and the RVH Oncology and Radiology teams. You have all made his journey more bearable.

Most especially, we thank the amazing angels at Campbell House who allowed us to make his last days a time for hugs, singing, tears, laughing, playing his favourite tunes, toasts and slumber parties.

He would want me to remind all men to get their prostates checked regularly even though the Ontario Medical Association discourages family doctors to order PSAs. Bob’s cancer went undiagnosed for 2 years, which has made this journey so much harder.

I loved you yesterday, I love you today and I will love you tomorrow.

Your Kassy Anne xox ½.

A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday August 29th at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 63 Elgin Street in Collingwood, with reception to follow.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Toronto in the fall. If you wish to be notified of the details please contact us at [email protected]

In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Georgian Triangle - Campbell House Hospice, 240 Erie St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 0X8 705-444-2555 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood




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