MARINE INDUSTRY MOURNS THE LOSS OF ROBERT DESIRE SPIETAELS

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June 5, 2018

Bob Spietaels 400Boating Industry Canada is saddened to advise you of the passing of Bob Spietaels on Wednesday May 30.  Bob and his wife Wendy have owned Marina Shores in Long Point for the past 45 years.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday June 5 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Jeffrey W. Glendinning Funeral Home, 36 Front St., Port Rowan.  A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday June 6 at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Boating Industry Canada sends our sincere condolences to the Spietaels family.

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