Col Robert "Bob" Billings

[George Wallace]

From the RCD Net:

Colonel Robert Stanley Billings

BILLINGS, Colonel Robert Stanley - (Ret'd) 8th Canadian Hussars
(Princess Louise's) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the
passing of Robert Stanley Billings on February 24, 2012. After a long
and happy life, his big heart gave out, used up by all the living,
giving and loving he did during his 75 years. He is survived by Sheila,
his beloved wife and best friend. They celebrated 50 wonderful years
together this past summer. His children, Barry (Kate), Alison (Jefferson
Gilbert) and Michael (Julie Mulholland) will remember their dad for his
love, support and guidance. He was "Pop" to Wyatt and Jasper Gilbert,
Thea and Madeline Billings and Ben Billings. Bob will be dearly missed
by his sister Ellen Ryan, his brothers George (Linda) and Roland (Susan)
and their families. He is predeceased by his parents Harry and Edna
Billings (Kingston). We won't soon forget - he shared his own signature
sense of humour and great zest for life with all who knew him. Bob had a
distinguished 33 year career in the Canadian Armed Forces, Armoured
Corp., underlined by loyalty, friendship and concern for his soldiers
and their families. The Colonel served proudly in three regiments - Lord
Strathcona's Horse, Royal Canadian Dragoons and the 8th Canadian Hussars
(Princess Louise's). He ended his career as Commandant, Land Forces
Staff College at Fort Frontenac, Kingston. The same place where his
father joined the army and went off to war in 1939. The family will
receive friends on Tuesday, February 28 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at ROBERT
J. REID & SONS, "The Chapel on the Corner", 309 Johnson Street (at
Barrie Street), Kingston. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday,
February 29, 2012 at 11 am at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church, 4080
Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario. Cremation to follow. Internment will take
place at a later date. In memory of Bob, donations can be made to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Soldier On Fund. Online
Condolences at: 11088874

Link:


http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=581226



In their absence (although they are with us in "Spirit")
We revisit their memories and love
Continue onward where they left off
God Bless!



Muggsie

 

[George Wallace]

Off of the Hussar Net:

BILLINGS, Colonel Robert Stanley (Ret’d) 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Stanley Billings on February 24, 2012. After a long and happy life, his big heart gave out, used up by all the living, giving and loving he did during his 75 years. He is survived by Sheila, his beloved wife and best friend. They celebrated 50 wonderful years together this past summer. His children, Barry (Kate), Alison (Jefferson Gilbert) and Michael (Julie Mulholland) will remember their dad for his love, support and guidance. He was "Pop" to Wyatt and Jasper Gilbert, Thea and Madeline Billings and Ben Billings. Bob will be dearly missed by his sister Ellen Ryan, his brothers George (Linda) and Roland (Susan) and their families. He is predeceased by his parents Harry and Edna Billings (Kingston). We won’t soon forget – he shared his own signature sense of humour and great zest for life with all who knew him.

Bob had a distinguished 33 year career in the Canadian Armed Forces, Armoured Corps, underlined by loyalty, friendship and concern for his soldiers and their families. The Colonel served proudly in three regiments – Lord Strathcona’s Horse, Royal Canadian Dragoons and the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s). He ended his career as Commandant, Land Forces Staff College at Fort Frontenac, Kingston. The same place where his father joined the army and went off to war in 1939.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 28 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Robert J. Reid & Sons, "The Chapel on the Corner", 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street), Kingston. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 11 am at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church, 4080 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario. Cremation to follow. Internment will take place at a later date. In memory of Bob, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Soldier On Fund.

FYI  John

 

[Edward Campbell]

Bob was a good officer, a good man and a good friend. We will miss him.

 

[Lance Wiebe]

My second ever CO. He took over the 8CH in 1977. He was a good man.

RIP, Colonel.

 

[Old Sweat]

I served with Bob in HQ 4 CIBG circa 1966-1967 and have considered him a friend ever since. One of the "mens' magazines" that were popular at the time had an ad for, I think, after shave of a round faced, need a shave guy, wearing a white silk scarf and a leather flying helmet who was called "Smokey Billings." Bob soon was dubbed "Smokey" and I think it stuck for years.

Soon long, soldier.