SHORT, SGT. ROBERT ALAN - 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment: While on active duty serving his country in Afghanistan, a loving and unselfish father and husband, Sgt. Robert Alan Short of Fredericton NB passed away on Thursday October 2, 2003. He leaves behind his beloved wife Susan Dawn Short (nee Fullarton), his loving children Charissa Dawn Short, Joshua Robert Short and predeceased by his son Jacob Murray Short. Dear brother of Elizabeth Annice Short and Mitchell Donald Short. Son of Murray Donald and Annice Marion (nee Carpenter) Short. Relatives and friends may call at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on Friday, October 10, 2003 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Graveside Service with Military Honours will be held on Saturday morning at 11 AM at the New Maryland United Baptist Cemetery, Nasonworth NB. Captain Graham Thompson and Rev. Gerald Matthews will officiate. A reception will follow at 12:30 PM CFB Gagetown 2 RCR Drill Hall.