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32 EBOb Gregory loved fishing, being ‘tour guide’ People of his generation always kept busy, Sheila said. "I le was raised to make things for himself; they did not waste anything everything had its use. They would plant vegetables in the U As an electrician, hc worked on some 0f the skyscrapers that now define the city's landscape. He ulsn helped construct the 'l‘umnlu subway sys- tem and several buildings across the City. ' St). whenever he went down/- luwn in his lalvr years. Bob uficl‘cd frvv 'murs' In whichvvvr fam- ily member sen alungsidv in the vehicle. "It was almost a joke but you could never take a ride around Toronto without hearing a history lesson," daughter Sheila Gregory said. "The '505 and '603 were at huge period of growth in 'l‘oronto Bob was knuwn as a master builder and craftsman who was gonvmus with his time and fro quomly holme twighlmurs. He loved \x'uudwm'king, curving. painting, gardening, cooking. the uutdunrs and travel. lli- grow up during the (ircut Depression and learned in mukv possessions last. It's why he could he found repairing a plastic recy- cling bin with nails and a spare piece of plywood. rather than replacing it. he worked in a lot 01' the utficv lowers. Ho uwd to say he 'asn't ‘hunk smartf But he had an upti- tudo for manual labour.” st'dries rsnmm (u‘yr mg ( om BY CHRIS SIMON 0!) Gregory was his daughter's 'l‘nmnlu tour guide. However. family was always his first passion. “The host ihing about his life. for him. was the contact he had with his family,” Sheila said, nut- ing Huh i'rvquvmvd i‘umiiy mb iagvs in Bohi‘uygoun and Lakv Kusshuhng. "l lo was very fun In said. "You muld we {n pictures he 'as duingt begin dressed in custu: sticking his tongue mu 'as always a gag nr 501 going on." garden every May 24 because they needed food. They were always doing things; that's where he got his fun-loving spirit and work ethic from. He could do anmhing with his hands. He was very honest and always wanting to contribute something.” “There was at lut nt’guml lain ily history going to t‘ntttiges and learning tn swim. limit and fish.’ During the Second World War, Bub juined the ( Iatnaidiun Army but never served overseas In 2004, he unwed to New- market with Sheila and began volunteering ill (inmniunity and llunie Assistance to Swim:- (t ll lA’lS) and playing cards at the Seniurs' Meeting l’lut‘e. Bob died at Southlake Vil Iago in Newmarkel on Mard‘ 10. 201 l . He was 84. A: :35: 255 4: r..._::_/ 7:»? z. 2â€"22.. :35... L:. 3:11:11 :33? :r.. 5:; E. 2. 2:.2. 5:. .z: are Se “Adored by children. universally respected and an inspiration to her peers. Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer. quick to deflect the praise heaped on her." Bob Gregory loved to be personal tour guide to family when they visited Toronto, where he helped build many skyscrapers Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday. ordinary people. who have attacth the lives ot others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists community, our award-winning Journalists will write a titting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community neWSpaper and LiteNewsv ca. we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share. A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregioncom mvaurora EG Tracy Klbblo aoorgana a. Bradford Tod McFaddon Mimhlm. 30ml. O‘Neill Stouflvllh Jlm Mason Vaughan I. Klng Klm Champlon Rbhrmnd HIWThomhIII 905-294-2200 905-640-261 2 905-853-8888 905â€"264-8703 905-294-2200