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R.R. 'Bob' Macdonald

R.R. 'Bob' Macdonald

Lieu de naissance : Sydney
Date de naissance : 26 décembre 1931

Lieu de décès : Truro, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 28 janvier 2014

R.R. 'Bob' Macdonald (CLU), 83, Truro, formerly of Sydney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, after a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 26, 1931, in Sydney, he was a son of the late Edward and Elsie (Sangster) Macdonald. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Maisie (MacEachern); son, Robert (Patricia), Sydney; daughter, Maureen (Wayne) MacLean, Truro; brother-in-law, Donald (Mary) MacEachern, Glendale; devoted grandfather 'Papa' to his granddaughters, Ainsley, Kristen, Jennifer, Laura and great-grandchildren, Ella and Daniel; sister, Mary Macdonald, Sydney. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Father Sangster Macdonald; sisters, Thora Macdonald, Anna in infancy. Bob spent many years in the insurance industry working for Maritime Life. He received his CLU designation and moved from Sydney to head office in Halifax where he continued on to Ontario as branch manager in several Ontario cities. Upon returning to Cape Breton in 1970, Bob continued to work as an independent insurance agent until his retirement. Bob's family was the cornerstone for his existence and he was a friend to many. He will be remembered most for his vibrant personality, infectious sense of humour and love of animals; traits he passed onto his children and family. Pleased to call him friend, proud to call him Dad and honoured to have loved, Bob you will be missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince St., Truro, Fr. Francesco Pirisi officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory to a charity of one’s choice are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Bob’s obituary online and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.


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