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Robert passed away on February 10th, 1986. He is survived by his parents Walter and Olive Tokarz , his sister Diane,brother-in-law John, niece Lisa Savoy and husband Tim, great niece and nephew, Logan and Jaden Savoy, Nephew Brian Michiels and wife Stephanie, and great nieces Trinity and Madison Michiels.
Memories of my brother? I have so many. He was such a very happy and optimistic people person. Smart, Witty, charming, loveable, caring, funny and everything a parent could ever want in a son, and the best brother a sister could ever wish for. After graduating, he took a year off to travel through Europe with friends and came home with a lifetime of memories of countries he visited. Not one to sit around for long, he applied and attended the Toronto School of Arts. His chosen career was designing and mask artistry. After graduation, he accepted a position with a high end jewellery company where he designed rings and other jewellery. His attention to detail lead him to pursue mask making. His work was front page in Toronto Life magazine. Many of his art works were shown in galleries throughout Toronto and British Columbia. I have a few hanging in my home. I was also very fortunate to have a beautiful ring he designed and gave me. One of my vivid memories is the Christmas back in 83. Terrible stormy weather we had that month. Christmas eve, he left work early to drive to my home south of Langton. Couldn't see your hand in front of your face. We were all a bundle of nerves when the phone rang. He was in Springford at the gas station. He had no idea where he was. Snow ploughs all over, and police advising everyone to stay off the roads. But oh no, (might I add he had the Tokarz determination) to keep trucking, 2 and a half hours later we arrived at our home. It normally would have been a 1/2 hour drive. I will tell you that we both got plastered, (and I don't drink). Tells you how relieved I was to see him safe and sound. He was very devoted to his friends and most importantly his parents. He was so proud of his niece Lisa and spoiled her rotten whenever he could. Part of us all died the day he was taken away. He lives in our hearts and he will never be forgotten. I love you Rob and miss you every single day!
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Win Longworth (Longworth-Lochrie)
Hello Rob, my dear Friend. Remember when we were both young and used to talk for hours in the evening, sitting on the swings in the woods across from my house? Often you would bring me a piece of sweet bread or some other Sunday goodie that Babcia had made.Time passed,schools changed, life happened, and we lost track of each other.
Then, we both ended up in Toronto at OCA. That was Our Time. I had never felt so close to someone as I did You, and vice versa. We shared each other's troubles, celebrated our joys and showed that big city that just because we were Country Kids we sure weren't nondescript! When we were together everyone knew it. Such Fun!
I miss you. I miss you singing to me, I miss walking in the rain and just plain being a child again. I miss the meals and the crazy times. I thank you for being there. I miss you, My Friend....... I'll see you again some day.
Judy McFarland (Labelle) (1953)
I am sorry to hear of your loss - I remember Robert - asone of my dancing parner at the legion would have been along the wall if not for him - he love to dance and best memory of my youth
Joyce Cunningham (1963)
I am really saddened by this news. it is the first my sister Patricia and I have been able to have of Robert. He was just the dearest young man. I attended his high school prom with him in Hespler, i think it was. He was just so lovely. I lost track of him after he went out to Vancouver and have never been able to find more out about him. He is remembered fondly and will always be in my heart. Bless you Robert for being in our lives.
Diane Tokarz (Michiels) (1964)
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
We miss your presence dearly.
But we have you in our hearts.
With love and hugs forever your big sis Diane xx