Gilchrist, Robert Ernest (Bob) With heavy hearts the family of Robert Ernest (Bob) Gilchrist announce his passing on August 31, 2016 in Perth. He was born on Feb 19, 1940 to the late John and Christena (Ryder) Gilchrist of Snow Road, ON. He was the beloved husband Caroly (Carson) and father to Kerwin, Terrie Gilchrist-Reed (Sharon), grandfather to Kertis, Christopher and Zachariah and great grandfather to Isaak. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Laura Kelford, Ronald (Alice), Linda Killingbeck (Dan), Fred (Sharon) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son Robert in 2000 and brother-in-law, Maurice Kelford. Bob joined the Ottawa Police Service in 1963 and retired in 1993 after 31 years in the roles of Detective Sgt., Arson Investigator. Bob continued his service work at Serenity Renewal for Families and spent his 23 years in retirement helping many people in the field of addictions.Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth, Friday September 2nd, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Saturday at 10:00 am. In remembrance donations would be appreciated to Serenity Renewal for Families (www.serenityrenewal.ca) or the CanFASD (www.canfasd.ca, to support Canada’s leadership in addressing extraordinary complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), two organizations that meant a great deal to Bob. Bob’s family wish to express their sincere thanks to the many medical staff and friends at the Eastern Ontario Cancer Centre and the Perth Hospital.