Hamilton, ON – It is with great sadness and regret that I must inform you that the longest serving Mayor of the city of Hamilton has passed away.
Bob Morrow was a father, brother and son whose political legacy dates back to the seventies when he was first elected as an alderman. A few years later he was elected as Mayor and served our community until the election in 2000. He then served very ably and passionately as a citizenship judge.
An excellent pianist and musician, Bob as Mayor was an advocate for growing the cultural capacity in our community and presided over some of the most challenging transitional years that saw many major employers downsize and relocate. He led the beginning of what is now considered to be the most diversified economy in Canada.
He was a friend to all, and a mentor to many and was noted to be a passionate advocate for the average working men and women. He continued his community participation by leading his beloved choir to the end.
Condolences go out to his family and many friends. All city of Hamilton flags will be flown at half mast until the funrral service. Details for visitation and the funeral will be shared with you once they are known.
Fred Eisenberger
Mayor of the City of Hamilton
Monday, February 5, 2018
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Former Mayor Bob Morrow's death at age 71 was untimely and a sad loss for Hamilton. No doubt, he made an immense contribution to our city.
ReplyDeleteMercurial as he could sometimes be in the heat of political battle, he was at heart a kind and decent man. At the best of times trying to coral Councillors into deciding what is best for the city rather than their ward or election prospects is like trying to herd cats. Morrow would brow beat Councillors as that would sometimes work. He had a profound interest in multicultural communities in Hamilton and strove to connect with them and attend their events. He was knowledgeable about the geography and history of the various lands and towns they came from and made mundialization a priority. Morrow was passionate about Hamilton and if lazy electors from the old city had not sat on their laurels would have and should have become the first Mayor of the new City rather than that other Bob who waded in with support from big business and the suburbs. RIP Bob Morrow.