Robert Knight Ballantyne Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Knight Ballantyne (Orillia, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on February 13, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Ballantyne and Nettie Ballantyne; his sister Ann Buchan; his former wife Norma; his stepgrandson Tanner; and his great-grandparent Bob.
He is survived by: his children, Mary Ballantyne (Paul Rabinovitch) of Toronto, Robert "Bob" Ballantyne (Jancey-Lu) of Ramara, Nancy Ballantyne (Greg Karaguesian) of Haliburton, Sheila Dow (Leonard) of Stratford and Douglas Ballantyne (Lori McMaster) of Port Dover; his wife Betty Hopkins; his family, Robert Hopkins (Lynn Hazlett) of Orillia and James Hopkins (Lynda Shadbolt) of Haliburton; his grandchildren, Brittiny (Kevin), Benjamin (Asha), Leslie (Jeff), Matt (Christine), Stephanie (Shane), Robert "Bobby" (Sarah), Rebecca "Becca", Jessica, Claire, Stuart (Erica), Liam (Davy) and Quintin; his stepgrandchildren, Madeline, Caitlyn and Cameron; and his great grandchildren, Austin, Luella, Josephine, Lucy, Daya, Margot, Kyia, Kieran, Sonny and Sal.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Nature Conservancy of Canada or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
