Bob Dunsire

Ken MacKenzie · 11-07-2006, 08:00 AM

We are saddened to announce the passing of Bob Dunsire at age 53 after a brave two year battle with cancer. Bob was born January 3rd, 1953 in Burnaby, British Columbia to Lily Bell and P. Kenneth (Ken) Dunsire. He passed away in his home on Camano Island, Washington on November 6, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 23 ½ years Diana (Anderson), daughters Alison and Elizabeth, parents Lily Bell Johnston, Ken and Stephanie Dunsire, his sister Barbara, husband Robin Belanger, nieces Colette and Lanette Belanger.

Bob was a kind, loyal, and passionate man. He was actively involved in a variety of sports from childhood including running, motocross, waterskiing, and windsurfing. Later in life Bob learned to play the bagpipes and competed both individually and in bands with his two daughters, Alison (“Al”) and Elizabeth (“Dinker”/“Furr”) and wife, Diana (“QT”). When he was no longer able to play the bagpipes, he stayed involved as a very proud parent and by building and maintaining www.bobdunsire.com, the most comprehensive bagpipe site in the world. He also enjoyed playing the piano, flying giant scale RC airplanes, and playing with and training his border collie, Sparc.

He will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, husband, and friend. Those of us lucky enough to know Bob and be touched by him will remember his goofy sense of humor, his laugh, and the way his entire face lit up whenever he was talking to or about “his girls.”

We love you Bob, and you will be forever missed.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
Robert K. Dunsire Memorial Fund for Sarcoma Research
C/O Diana Benson
PO Box 19024
Seattle, WA 98109

A service will be held November 12 at 1pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, WA.

Of course, members of the piping community are invited to the service.

Bobdunsire.com will remain in its current state under the care of Bob's family.

Thank you all so very much for your support.

Ken MacKenzie

John McCain · 11-07-2006, 08:02 AM

This is terrible news. Condolences to Bob's friends and family. Rest in Peace Bob.

John

ChickaDee · 11-07-2006, 08:07 AM

Words cannot express the sadness I feel. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

I will always remember him full of life and laughter, integrity without fail, leader by example, loyal friend, and above all -a loving father and husband.

I will miss you greatly, my friend.

Dee

WerePiper · 11-07-2006, 08:13 AM

I only knew the man through the forums but I feel a great sense of sadness and loss.

My deepest sympathies to all the family and friends.

Rest in Peace Bob

John

RobertScott · 11-07-2006, 08:14 AM

God bless you and keep you, Bob Dunsire.

My deepest condolences to the family.

This forum has become a dear friend to me.

Thanks Bob, you did well.

Ian Lawther · 11-07-2006, 08:16 AM

My sincere condolences to all Bob's family.
Bob will be greatly missed here, but at the same time live on here.

Ian

Thomas Grotrian · 11-07-2006, 08:16 AM

Rest in Peace Bob. You will be sorely missed. I'm sorry that we never got the chance to meet in person. Deepest sympathies to all your family and friends.

J. Robins · 11-07-2006, 08:24 AM

My condolences to Bob's family. Indeed he will be missed here in these forums and in the Pacific Northwest for his contributions to the piping and drumming community.

Jeff

Barmy_Drumma · 11-07-2006, 08:26 AM

i never knew him but i have found his website and these forums a great help, if it wasnt for this place i would never have carried on drumming... condolances to all his family. Rest In Peace bob

BD

Weeble · 11-07-2006, 08:32 AM

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11-07-2006, 08:00 AM	#1
Ken MacKenzie Super Mod Wizard of Oz Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: White Rock BC Canada Posts: 3,620	Bob Dunsire We are saddened to announce the passing of Bob Dunsire at age 53 after a brave two year battle with cancer. Bob was born January 3rd, 1953 in Burnaby, British Columbia to Lily Bell and P. Kenneth (Ken) Dunsire. He passed away in his home on Camano Island, Washington on November 6, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 23 ½ years Diana (Anderson), daughters Alison and Elizabeth, parents Lily Bell Johnston, Ken and Stephanie Dunsire, his sister Barbara, husband Robin Belanger, nieces Colette and Lanette Belanger. Bob was a kind, loyal, and passionate man. He was actively involved in a variety of sports from childhood including running, motocross, waterskiing, and windsurfing. Later in life Bob learned to play the bagpipes and competed both individually and in bands with his two daughters, Alison (“Al”) and Elizabeth (“Dinker”/“Furr”) and wife, Diana (“QT”). When he was no longer able to play the bagpipes, he stayed involved as a very proud parent and by building and maintaining www.bobdunsire.com, the most comprehensive bagpipe site in the world. He also enjoyed playing the piano, flying giant scale RC airplanes, and playing with and training his border collie, Sparc. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, husband, and friend. Those of us lucky enough to know Bob and be touched by him will remember his goofy sense of humor, his laugh, and the way his entire face lit up whenever he was talking to or about “his girls.” We love you Bob, and you will be forever missed. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Robert K. Dunsire Memorial Fund for Sarcoma Research C/O Diana Benson PO Box 19024 Seattle, WA 98109 A service will be held November 12 at 1pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, WA. Of course, members of the piping community are invited to the service. Bobdunsire.com will remain in its current state under the care of Bob's family. Thank you all so very much for your support. Ken MacKenzie __________________ Ken MacKenzie Height by genetics, Width by brewery... www.piperazzi.net/ken

11-07-2006, 08:02 AM	#2
John McCain Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gorham, Maine Posts: 3,282	Re: Bob Dunsire This is terrible news. Condolences to Bob's friends and family. Rest in Peace Bob. John __________________ "What we play is life." - Louis Armstrong

11-07-2006, 08:07 AM	#3
ChickaDee Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Louisiana, USA Posts: 1,842	Re: Bob Dunsire Words cannot express the sadness I feel. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I will always remember him full of life and laughter, integrity without fail, leader by example, loyal friend, and above all -a loving father and husband. I will miss you greatly, my friend. Dee

11-07-2006, 08:13 AM	#4
WerePiper Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Durham, England Posts: 124	Re: Bob Dunsire I only knew the man through the forums but I feel a great sense of sadness and loss. My deepest sympathies to all the family and friends. Rest in Peace Bob John __________________ "To try to play it too fast too soon is to lose it forever."

11-07-2006, 08:14 AM	#5
RobertScott Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Afghanistan, again Posts: 184	Re: Bob Dunsire God bless you and keep you, Bob Dunsire. My deepest condolences to the family. This forum has become a dear friend to me. Thanks Bob, you did well. __________________ Here's to us and those like us; Damned few left!

11-07-2006, 08:16 AM	#6
Ian Lawther Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sammamish WA Posts: 5,845	Re: Bob Dunsire My sincere condolences to all Bob's family. Bob will be greatly missed here, but at the same time live on here. Ian

11-07-2006, 08:16 AM	#7
Thomas Grotrian Forum Clasp Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 838	Re: Bob Dunsire Rest in Peace Bob. You will be sorely missed. I'm sorry that we never got the chance to meet in person. Deepest sympathies to all your family and friends. __________________ Thomas Grotrian nstattoo.ca ------ Tattoo Myspace pipefest.com ------- Pipefest Myspace I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. Sir Winston Churchill

11-07-2006, 08:24 AM	#8
J. Robins Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 266	Re: Bob Dunsire My condolences to Bob's family. Indeed he will be missed here in these forums and in the Pacific Northwest for his contributions to the piping and drumming community. Jeff

11-07-2006, 08:26 AM	#9
Barmy_Drumma Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 233	Re: Bob Dunsire i never knew him but i have found his website and these forums a great help, if it wasnt for this place i would never have carried on drumming... condolances to all his family. Rest In Peace bob BD

11-07-2006, 08:32 AM	#10
Weeble Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MN Posts: 82	Re: Bob Dunsire .