Robert J.D. Lemieux

July 2, 1954 - January 10, 2023
Robert J.D. Lemieux

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Robert J.D. Lemieux, 68, of Mills River, North Carolina, was unexpectedly promoted to Heaven on January 10, 2023.

Lovingly known as Bob, he was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada to the late Christian and Katherine (née Bouillon) Lemieux; Bob is also reunited in Heaven with his late sisters Colette, Lucille, Nicole, and Francoise Lemieux, brother-in-law Roland Demers; and sister-in-law Luce Lemieux.

From 1972 to 1975, Bob served the grateful nation of Canada in their Armed Forces Royal 22nd Regiment. After his honorable discharge, Bob then served in the Ontario Provincial Police from June 1975 until his retirement in January 2009. During his long and courageous career in law enforcement, Bob posted in Foleyet (1975-1979), Sebringville (1979-1993), Anti Rackets Branch (1993-2001), and Criminal Investigation Branch (2001-2009).

After retiring as a Detective Inspector (Badge #5188), he moved to the United States and made Hendersonville, North Carolina, his forever home. Bob continued the selfless act of serving others by acting as the Auxiliary Office Clerk (2015-2020) and finally in the Hendersonville County Sheriffs Dept. Volunteers in Partnership program until his passing.

In his free time, Bob enjoyed rebuilding old Victrola talking machine phonographs, singing karaoke, and serving the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department VIP unit. He was living his dream by building a mountain cabin in Bryson City, North Carolina. He loved his family, and friends and helping others. Bob was a member of the Biltmore Church.

Left to cherish Bob’s memory are his beloved wife Victoria B. Lemieux; his loving children Nicholas (Amie) Lemieux of Barrie, Ontario, and Jacqueline Shorey of Ingersoll, Ontario; fond stepchildren Jennifer (John) Gallivan of Arden, North Carolina, Stephen (Cassandra) Scherig of Tampa, Florida, Erica (Leslie) Boyd of Chester, South Carolina, and Ryan (Jacqueline) Truesdale of Rogers, Arkansas; cherished grandchildren Abigail, Lillian, and Brayden; and his adored step-grandchildren Kael, Banks, Haley, and Jacob. Bob also leaves behind his dear brothers Marcel and Michel (Joyce) Lemieux; brother-in-laws Léo Beaudry and Magella Lemieux, and will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Bob will be dearly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly encourages memorial donations to be made in Bob’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, or by check to the Henderson County Sheriff Department’s Volunteer in Partnership program, 100 N Grove St, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792. For over 20 years the Volunteer in Partnership Program has provided personnel to provide a variety of duties within the local community as a supplemental organization to the Henderson County’s Sheriff’s office.

A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 26th, 2023, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 538 Tracy Grove Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina. A livestream of the service will be available online at shulerfuneralhome.com and forestlawnhendersonville.com.


Celebration of Life

Thursday, January 26, 2023
2:00 PM

Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • February 13, 2023
    Mike Harrington says:
    Although I missed the announcement of Bob's untimely passing in January 2023, I extend my deepest condolences to Bob's wife Victoria, to his son Nicholas and daughter Jacqueline, and to his grandchildren, step-children, his family in Canada and the USA. I had the privilege and good luck to work both for and with Bob in the OPP. As a boss he had a huge impact on the direction of my career and, in many intangible ways, the way I approached my work and did my job. The country singer and songwriter Tom T. Hall wrote in his famous song about his guitar hero Clayton Delaney, "He made a big impression on me, although I was a barefoot kid ...". Although I was not quite a barefoot kid when I met Bob, he certainly left a big impression on me as a friend, boss and colleague. There are many stories, times and instances that I would like to recount, but there is not the time or space here. Suffice it say that Bob was a terrific guy, incorruptible cop and a great mentor. He left a "Big Impression" on most everyone he met, and I was greatly enriched for having met and known him. I am sure there is a seat around the campfire up above with Bob's name on it and a setlist of songs to be sung pinned to the chair. Rest in peace Bob.

  • January 23, 2023
    Mark Shorey lit a candle:
    Lit since January 23, 2023 at 1:18:24 PM

  • January 22, 2023
    Cheryl Reisman says:
    I met Bob when he worked at Ingles in Laurel Park. He was one of those people that was easy to get to know and you felt like you knew him your whole life. Although I only knew him for a very short time he made an impact on my life. I remember when he met Victoria and was smitten. They were meant to be. He was a very good man and will be missed. I am so sorry your loss.

  • January 17, 2023
    Kent Skinner says:
    I worked with Bob at Sebringville Detachment of the OPP from 1990-1993. Bob was always a gentleman and a reliable coworker. I was honoured to serve with him. My deepest sympathies. Kent Skinner Retired Inspector

  • January 17, 2023
    Susan Hull says:
    Jackie and Brayden, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this sad time. Remember the good times.