Passed away on Saturday January 6, 2018 at Dr. Walter Templeman Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, age 65 years. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth and parents Thomas and Marguerite Dobbin. Leaving to mourn his partner Gertie Murphy; son Tom(Darrelyn); daughter Kelly(Geoff); grandchildren Emily, Thomas, Abigayle, Tyler and Brayden; brothers Gerald(Judy), Leo(Sandra), Keith(Dana), Reginald(Bernadine); sisters Marion(Fred), Mary(Gerald), Donna(James). At his request Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Pendergast’s Funeral Home, Bell Island on Wednesday January 10 from 12-9pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday January 11, 2018 at St. Michael’s Parish Bell Island at 2pm. Inurnment to take place at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bell Island. Reception to follow at St. Michael’s Hall.