Passed away peacefully on Sunday January 1, 2012 at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, four days short of his 97th birthday. Robert (Bob) Cousins of Elora. Beloved husband of the late Esther (nee Johnson) 1969. Loved father of Roberta (Lou) of Streetsville, Dianne of Elora, Cindy of Elora, Ron (Sharon) of Elora, Donna (Gord) of Elora. Dearest poppa of Debbie, Michael, Laura, Paul, Jordie, Ted, Bob, Eric, Neil and Ben.Great grandfather of nine. Loved by his daughter in law Carol of Fergus. Pre-deceased by his son Jim (2010). There will be an open house held at the Elora Legion Br 229 on Sun Jan 8th 2012 from 1;00 – 4;00 P.M. All family, friends and neighbours welcome. Remembrances to the a charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Graham Giddy Funeral Home.