Robert Dalton,

Birth date: Jan 19, 1954 Death date: Nov 8, 2008

Beloved Husband of Renée L. (nee Thomas) for 28 years. Dear Father of Lindsey (Ian) MacDonald, Robert T. Dalton, III, and Kaitlyn K. Dalton. Son of Robert “Ted” and Barbara Dalton. Brother of David (Kelly) Dalton, Timothy Dalton, Read Obituary

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Gregg Smith

880w ago

Bob was an editor of the Leader and Kalkaskian (Kalkaska County, Michigan) in the early 80's, one of several community newspapers our Up North Publications group produced. A talented writer, his natural inquisitiveness, insights and sensitivity were much appreciated by his loyal readers and those of us fortunate to have worked with him. An industrial tabloid (special section) highlighting the region's then burgeoning oil and gas and manufacturing community, won Bob and the paper several prestigious awards. And I believe was a springboard to a writing position downstate. Bob made a difference in this life. His many friends our affirmation of that.

Roberta Campion

881w ago

We were so saddened to hear the news of Robert Dalton's passing away. He always was the heart of kindness to me at Andover High School and such a charming and dynamic man! You are in our prayers.
Roberta and Michael Campion
May the Lord be with you May He let His Face shine upon you and be gracious to you and give you His Peace

Diane S. Wildfong

881w ago

Bob was my friend before he was my brother-in-law. He traveled back and forth to Central Michigan University with my family on many occasion. He wore a fringed vest and was spontaneous and bright as I recall during those years. When Dave and I meet he was accepting of me and always included me in his life. Bob was forever kind to me. Not one time did he ever cause me pain. He was amazingly talented and shared that with his friends, colleagues, other relatives but most of all his neices and nephews prior to having his three wonderful children. When I saw him at the hospital he made me smile. He understood how much his life meant to him and others. He was indeed a blessing. I will miss his remarkable open mouthed eye-brows up facial excitement, but it will forever be in my mind.

Rose Deangelis

882w ago

Isaiah57:1 The righeous perisheth and no man layeth it to heart: and the merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

Mark Ranich

882w ago

Bob and I have been very good friends for many years and I will greatly miss him until I meet up with him in heaven. He had such a kind and humble heart to all that he came in contact with. He was passionate about his relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and extended that same passion towards his loving wife Renee and children, Lindsey, Robbie, and Kaitlyn. I am praying for the comfort of the Lord to extend to his family and friends during this time of grieving.

Nick Edson

882w ago

To the Dalton Family: Bob and I were college roommates, then lifelong friends. In heaven today, they can't believe their good fortune. Bob is there smiling and playing the guitar, stopping only to compliment someone. What a beautiful, loving person Bob was. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Nick Edson, Traverse City.

Barb Bartos

882w ago

"We can't know why the lily has so brief a time to bloom in the warmth of sunlight's kiss upon its face, before it folds its fragrance in and bids the world good night to rest its beauty in a gentler place. But we can know that nothing that is loved is ever lost, and no one who has ever touched a heart can really pass away, because some beauty lingers on in each memory of which they have been a part." --Written by Elaine Brenneman
In memory of Bob, the kindest, gentlest, smartest, funniest man with whom I ever had the privilege to work. He loved his family more than life and was a true friend to all who knew him. Always in my prayers.

Patti (Edson) Steinberg

882w ago

Bob was such a genuine human being. I knew him in high school and college. He was a friend to everyone who knew him. You can grieve with HOPE knowing that he will meet you in HEAVEN.

Maggie Spurgeon

882w ago

Bob was one of the first people I met when I started at the District February 2007. He was warm, kind and funny. It was a wonderful welcome to my new job. His gentle smile will be missed.

Melanie Parks

882w ago

Every now and then you meet a person who exemplifies pure goodness. Bob was one of those people. Just a few minutes with Bob could lift your spirits when you didn't even know that they needed lifting. His love for and ability to view life in a positive way was contageous. I am a better person for having known him. Heaven will be an even kindler, gentler place with Bob there.

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