Robert Bradley Backus – April 6, 1934 ~ August 16, 2021

Retired Fire Fighter Mr. Robert Bradley Backus’s, bravery, courage, and selflessness will be remembered long after his passing. Mr. Backus, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16., 2021. Robert is survived by his wife Angela Backus, his sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen.

He loved the simple pleasures in life, long drives, exploring new places, going to the casino, helping people, and most of all he loved his family. Christmas was one of his favorite holidays, as he loved getting dressed up to play Santa Claus and hand out presents to all the kids that came to Santa Claus. In lieu of flowers the family, kindly asks you to make a donation to the Kidney Foundation in care of his memory.

Due to the current pandemic restrictions, the Funeral Service is for registered guests only. Please use this link to register: Funeral Service Registration.

The family kindly asks you to join them by clicking the link below:

Funeral Service Livestream

Funeral Service August 27, 2021, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at the Glen Oaks Funeral Home, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, Ontario, L6H7A8

You can view the ceremony live or on replay at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/35468.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends from all our Fire Fighter Retiree Groups.

In Solidarity, Retired Toronto Fire Fighters Association TPFFA – L-3888