1936 - 2023

Robert (Bobby) Neil Baun was born on September 9, 1936 and passed away peacefully last Monday, August 14, 2023 at the age of 86 after enduring failing health over the past couple of years.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Sallie and their five children Jeff (Wanda), Greg (Glenda), Brian (Claudia), Michelle (Keith Carroll), and Patty, as well by their twelve grandchildren Andrew, Christian, Kyle, Jessica, Lauren, Erin, Nicholas, Peter, Jill, Monique, Kolme and Cooper and their eight great grandchildren, Makenna, Scottie, Maverick, Rhodes, Peyton, Tally, Abby, and Brooks.

Survived by his sister Joyce Manos. Bobby (Boomer) Baun played over seventeen years in the NHL, most of it with the Toronto Maple Leafs where he won four Stanley cups. His most recognized accomplishment in hockey came in 1964 when he scored a winning overtime goal on a broken leg.

Bobby was known for his tough brand of hockey and if you were coming down his side of the ice you better have your head on a swivel. Bobby loved his fans, and they adored him for his tough style of play.

Even in his eighties he was sending out thousands of pieces of autographed paraphernalia each year, which is a testament to his commitment to his fans.

Although Bob lacked formal education, later in life he took an interest in being involved and sponsoring youth at the Ontario Tech University, where a scholarship remains under Bob and Sallie Baun’s name.

Private funeral arrangements. Respectfully, the Baun family requests privacy during this difficult time. There will be a private service held for family members only.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Westney Heights Baptist Church (1201 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax, ON L1T 4K5) may be made directly or through e-transfer. Alternatively, memorial donations may also be made to the Bob and Sallie Baun Endowment Fund at Ontario Tech University. Any mailed cheques should be payable to Ontario Tech University (2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5 ) and designated to the Bob and Sallie Baun Endowment Fund.