Carpenter, Robert "Bob" Suddenly as the result of a heart attack, at his home in Rideau Lake Township on Thursday March 10th, 2011 at the age of 60 years. Bob was retired from the Ontario Provincial Police following 30 years of distinguished service. He was predeceased by his parents, Key and Areta (nee Greenley) Carpenter. He was the loving father of Erin and Kerri Carpenter and cherished partner of Cosette Chafe. Bob was the dear brother of Ron (Marilyn) Carpenter, Diane Biernaskie and Sharon (Joe) Yurcich, uncle of Jennifer, Rhonda, Jay, Nicky and Kim and former husband of Lynn Carpenter. He will be sadly missed by Stephanie and Alison Chafe, his beloved "Buddy", friends and former colleagues. A gathering to remember Bob's life will be held at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Tuesday March 15th, 2011 from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. In memoriam donations to the Salvation Army, the Lanark Animal Welfare Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.