Roger “Stewart” Droesbeck, 74, of Salisbury passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 1, 2017.
He was born December 11, 1942 in Amherst, NS to Helen Droesbeck (Wood) and the late Roger Droesbeck.
Stewart retired from Canada Post in 2011 after 22 years of service. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and most of all spending time with his family and friends enjoying the occasional brandy.
Stewart is survived by his wife of 50 years Carol Ann (LeBlanc) and their children Tammy (Jason) Constantine of Upper Coverdale, Roger “Troy” (Catherine) of Halifax and Trevor (Cory) of Salisbury; his four grandchildren Isaac, Grace and Zoë Constantine and Julia Droesbeck; sister Gloria (Barry) Dwyer; sisters-in-law Lois and Gloria; several nieces and nephews and many members of the LeBlanc family with whom he was very close. He was predeceased by his brothers Alex (2016) and Verden (2016).
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) visiting will be Friday, February 3 from 7 to 9 pm with Parish prayers at 8:30 pm. The service will be held at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Salisbury on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11 am with Father Phil Mulligan officiating. Interment will be in Minudie, NS later in the spring.
If desired, memorials can be made to Salisbury Helping Hands Food Bank or a charity of your choice.
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