PILGRIM, Robert (Bob) Barry - December 2, 2011  - Bob passed away peacefully, December 2, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 46 years to Marolyn (nee Grove) Pilgrim and proud, loving father of son Robert Andrew Pilgrim.

Bob was born in London, Ontario in 1941. Predeceased by his father Robert Henry Pilgrim. He is survived by his mother Hilda McCormick Mickle of London, Ontario. He will be missed dearly by his sisters-in-law Shirley Zielinski (Martin) of Jacksonville, Florida and Carol King of Lexington, Virginia and by his brother-in-law Timothy Grove (Annette) of Adena, Ohio. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Robert spent his career as a pilot in various types of flying, including Wardair Canada, Canadian, and ultimately retiring from Air Canada in 2001. In his retirement, he continued to enjoy his love of history, literature, shooting sports and fishing.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown (905) 877-3631 on Wednesday December 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a memorial service in chapel on Thursday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. Reception will follow in the Trafalgar Room of the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.  To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com