SIPPRELL, ROBERT LAWRENCE - The death of Robert Lawrence Sipprell of Port Elgin and formerly Parkindale occurred on November 27, 2014 at the age of 86. Born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Elsie Grace Dunn. His birth-name was Lawrence Earl Dunn. His adoptive parents were Halden A. Sipprell and Edythe Sipprell who predeceased him. He became known as Robert Lawrence Sipprell. Robert is survived by his daughters: Darlene Whalen and Shannon Gillcash (Dana); his step-daughters; Debra Bowser (Allan) and Ravada Benjamin (Andrew); his step-sons; Carl Bowser, John Bowser (Tracy) and Donald Bowser; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sisters: Audrey Newberry, Margaret Curry, Mary Muise, Nancy Hussey (Donald); his brother, Lorne Sipprell (Dorothy); as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Bernice (nee Martin) Sipprell; his second wife, Helen Marie (nee Jones) Sipprell; and his sister Phyllis Martin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Armstrong’s Funeral Home, 33 Russell Street, Petitcodiac, (506)756-3361 from where visitation will be held on Monday December 1, 2014 from 12 to 2 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm, Armstrong’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leonard Geldart officiating. Interment will take place at Parkindale Cemetery. Donations made to the Parkindale Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at www.armstrongsfh.com