Robert “Bob” Langdon

(July 11, 1944 – January 4, 2026) passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at Espanola Regional Hospital, surrounded by love. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend—a man whose life was defined by integrity, compassion, hard work, and quiet strength.

He was predeceased by wife Mary Sayers – Langdon, his parents, Peter and Pearl Langdon (nee Johnson); his siblings Mary Frantilla (brother-in-law Willard), Reta Gordon (brother-in-law Jack), and Jim Langdon (sister-in-law Nellie); and his brother- and sisters-in-law on the Sayers family, with a special mention of brother-in-law Bud Fahrer.

Bob worked for many years at Inco (Blaster Bob) and later with the Township of Nairn as a general labourer, dedicating his life to his work and community. He was a true jack-of-all-trades—mechanics, woodworking, gardening, firewood cutting, and much more—and he took pride in his skills and hard work. He loved the outdoors, tending both vegetable and flower gardens, preserving his harvests, making maple syrup, fishing, and minnow trapping as well as hunting.

Bob was a man of faith, prayer, and devotion to family. He always put the well-being of those he loved above his own. He is now at peace, free from pain, and lovingly walked home with prayers, cedar, and tobacco.

Bob’s legacy lives on through the compassion, dedication, and unconditional love he demonstrated every day. His family will honor him by continuing to care for one another in the same spirit he shared so freely.

Survived by:

• Children: Darla Sayers-Sowers (Dan Sowers), Derek Sayers, Robbie Sayers (Trish McDougall)

• Grandchildren: Nicole Lachance, Skylar Sayers (Tara Lees), Tina Sayers (Toni Lively), Dallas Sayers, Dakota Sayers, Ryleigh Labelle, Logan Labelle

• Great-Grandchildren (“Great Grandpa With The Cookies”): Sierra, Jaina, Serenity, TJ, Daxten, Karter, Madyx, McKenzy

• Special Mentions:

o His niece, Lori Langdon, with whom he shared a very close bond

o Multiple Nieces & Nephews

o Webbwood McMillian Place close friends whom he enjoyed daily morning and evening visits with – you all meant so much to him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Nairn Centre Community Centre, 64 McIntyre Street, Nairn Centre, ON, on January 10, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm. As per Bob's request, a couple of complimentary drinks will be provided, and an afternoon buffet will be available for all. Guests are welcome to BYOB, and Bob requested dancing and storytelling.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society and/or the Canadian Wildlife Foundation. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff and nurses at Espanola Regional Hospital for their compassionate care.

Rest easy, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa with the Cookies, Uncle, Friend - Bob. You are deeply loved and will forever be carried in the hearts of those you leave behind.