Robert Read passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Thursday November 15th 2018 at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased by his wife Judy. Loving father of Kent (Carrie). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Regan and Bryn. Predeceased by his parents Martha & Charles Read and by his siblings Chuck Read (Barb – surviving) and Shirley Boileau (Rene – surviving). Family receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Rd, North Bay on Saturday December 1st, 2018 from 1 pm until 3 pm. A celebration of his life will follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice will be gratefully acknowledged by his family. Online condolences at www.hillsidefuneral.ca