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Chris MacBurnie posted a condolence
Friday, February 19, 2021
I was very saddened to hear of Bob's passing.
When I first started at Midwest Broadcasting, I must admit, I was intimidated by the man in the corner office.
I most likely brought this upon myself by being a bit too rowdy in the hallways at times and slightly inattentive to details when it came to the logs that I would have to go over before delivering to Bob at the end of the day.
Eventually, I adjusted to the corporate workplace, and learned how to (mostly) avoid the 'over the glasses look' from Mr. Cameron.
In the time that I spent working with Bob, I came to realize the absolute gem of a coworker and man that he was. A fountain of knowledge about the Canadian Broadcasting industry, as well as the Lloydminster station in general.
We weren't close outside of work, but I cherish the interactions we had in the course of daily business.
He was always the highlight of managers meetings for me. Bob, I will miss the insight provided, peppered with your dry humor.
As the multitude of people who have gone through the Lloydminster TV station as part of their careers can attest, Broadcasters lost a great man with Bob's passing.
Rest In Peace Bob Cameron.
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sandra warrington posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
I remember the day Bob Cameron walked into CKSA , he was walking towards the control room & was greetings those he met, there was someone beside him but we had to stand up as Len Brown was the other half of the team coming to work that day, just a shorten version of Bob.
I married Gary Warrington who worked in the control room, along with his future brother in law at the time, Cliff Horton. Susan worked with Della in radio copy room,
Always ran into Bob in Lloydminster, caught up on the news & quite often had a meal together.
Thanks for a wonderful friendship, Bob so glad you came WEST for your broadcast career
Gary & Sandy Warrington
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Hugh Trask lit a candle
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Well Bob, I guess this means no more road trips to Manitouwadge, stopping at each elevator (bar) between Lloyd and Saskatoon for 1 beer and 1 game of shuffleboard, before moving on to the next. No more playing football in cowboy boots (Saskatchewan running shoes) or last call at the Villa followed by breakfast at the Husky with Brownie and Tony and crew. Those were indeed the days, my friend. Until we meet again, rest well. Your friend Hugh.
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Marcus Ferguson posted a condolence
Monday, February 8, 2021
Rest in peace Bob. Your obituary was beautiful and I am saddened I never knew how much we shared in common. Loyalist College graduates, Leonard Cohen Fans and a sense of pride for community Television.
Bob was a nice man but you didn’t want to get on the wrong side of his temper. We were a bunch of mischievous kids back then. This story was told to me over 26 years ago. One of my favourite Bob stories was the “Letterman wearing two suits” incident. CITL TV used to Record the New York Feed and Run David Letterman in the 11:30pm slot. One night the beginning monologue was started late “oh oh”. Some quick thinking and a quick edit and voila a complete show. Bob was at his Friday night establishment for a pint. The TV was on the station in Diggers bar with the sound down. On came Letterman. He was giving his opening comments. He was in a light coloured suit when all of a sudden he had on a completely different dark blue suit. He elbowed the person next to him. “Did you see that? Letterman had two suits!, Two suits!!” Of course they didn’t see it. He decided he’d pop into the station on Saturday and check the logger tape. What he didn’t know is the BC feed was recorded later that night and somehow made it onto the logger tape. Letterman was only wearing one suit on the tape. He questioned several people the next work week. “Did you see Letterman on Friday? Was he wearing 2 different suits?” No one paid that much attention to notice Daves wardrobe change mid-monologue. They thought Bob was losing it. He could be heard talking to himself coming down the hall “Letterman! Two suits, Two suits!” He couldn’t prove it but he always gave the master control operator the side glance when he saw him. He knew he had done something fishy.
You will be missed Bob.
Peace and Strength be with your friends and family during this difficult time.
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Walt and Sheryl Gabrysh posted a condolence
Monday, February 8, 2021
Words cannot begin to express the sadness we feel at the news of Bob's passing.
I shared several laughs and chats with Bob through the many years we worked together at the TV station.
He was a true professional at his job and a good friend. He will be greatly missed.
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Monday, February 8, 2021
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Dave & Joanne Lowery lit a candle
Monday, February 8, 2021
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Betty Swanson uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 7, 2021
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This photo was taken when Bob retired from Broadcast Center in 2017. Though over 40 years have passed since I worked with this group our friendship and respect for each other has remained. Bob was well loved and will be missed by many.
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Roy and Esther Boyer posted a condolence
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Bob you will be forever missed. Your sense of humour and all the laughter on our Saturday suppers out was a highlight of our week. We will always be the Five Amigos. Rest In Peace our dear friend. Roy and Esther Boyer.
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Gail Perkins uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 7, 2021
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I will always remember Bob exactly like this! He was well loved!
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David Johnston posted a condolence
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Bob was a great guy to work with. It was in the spring of 1976 when I was hired along with a group of about 6 or 7 new staff as the station was getting ready to start it’s sister station CITL. Those early days of the twin stick were hectic with Bob having a great time training all the new staff, supervising (along with Tony Stam & Len Brown) the instillation of new equipment and programming schedules. I’m so sorry to hear about his passing and so I’d like to pass on my condolences to all his family and friends.
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Brenda posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, February 6, 2021
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I didn't know Bob very well or for a long time; but I will remember him for a long time. He was a person that others enjoyed spending time with and had a smile for everyone. He left his friends here far too soon and will be greatly missed.
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James McArdle uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, February 6, 2021
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From his friend and co-worker Jim McArdle
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Mary-Ellen Gulak posted a condolence
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Bob was one of the best people I have had the honour to know in my life. The world is a better place having had him in it.
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Cathy Harasym posted a condolence
Friday, February 5, 2021
Bobby and I grew up together at Pickle Crow and have been lifelong friends. Bobby had the ability to make one feel like no time at all passed between meetings, whether it was years or months it always felt like only a few hours had passed since we last spoke. His sense of humour was legendary. He must have inherited it from his parents who also were very funny. They originally came from Nova Scotia, down easterners are well known for their senses of humour and all of the Cameron’s were known to elicit many laughs at all times.
When we were kids Bobby and I shared the love of reading and consumed and traded many books, The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew mysteries and Agatha Christie novels are only a few from those olden days. We spent every Saturday afternoon at the movies, skated in the winter and went swimming in the summers. Our childhood was idyllic and magical in many ways.
Throughout the years, following the closure of the Pickle Crow Gold Mine, Bobby kept in contact with most if not all of our childhood friends. He was able to keep one updated on everyone else. I will miss hearing from him so very much as I know the rest of our friends from those days will too.
Bobby loved his job, home and friends in Lloydminster . I am sure that all there will miss him as much as those of us from “The Crow” will.
Rest In Peace Bobby.
Cathy
5101 - 50 Street
Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0M2
