Long-serving Rotarian, including the past six years with Rotary Club of Ladner, Robert (Bob) Silvester, passed away on January 10, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Bob is missed by Ladner Rotary members who send condolences, and thanks for sharing his time with us, to his loving wife of 55 years, Christine, three sons David, James (Ariane) and John, and three granddaughters, Aja, Audrey, and Georgia who brought him much joy. Bob is also survived by his sister Marjorie Porter. He was pre-deceased by another sister Donna.
Bob enjoyed a lengthy career in sales, first selling business forms with NCR, and later with his own company, RES Marketing, importing and selling wines and spirits from all over the world.
Bob was not only very active in community service with Ladner Rotary, but he also served in the Tsawwassen Shrine Club and the Masonic Lodge. Earlier he contributed to the community for many years as a member of Rotary Club of Burnaby, for which he served a term as president.