Obituary of Robert Anes

Anes, Nanning (Robert) Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 in his 89th year, his wife and family with him, at the Brantford General Hospital after a brief illness. Loving husband of Grietje (Margaret). Loving father of Wendy (Joe), Jim, and Peter (Angela). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Rebecca (Isaac), Robert (Maddison), Olivia and Madelynn, and great granddaughter Pippa. Survived by his sisters Henny and Anneke, both in the Netherlands. Cherished by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Kimberley, and his siblings Ria, Willy, Ali and Albert. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Robert was the last of the six founding members of the Bond van Wapenbroeders Canada, and was a long time member of Brant County Men's Probus Club. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a private interment will be taking place shortly and then a public Celebration of Life will take place at the Bethel Reformed Church at a later date. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted with HILL and ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTRE, 30 Nelson St. Brantford, 519-752-2543. Donations in lieu of flowers to Heart & Stroke or Bladder Cancer Canada would be appreciated.