Alfred Rohrbach
Born In: Birch Grove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 1st, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Walter Rohrbach age 72 of Glace Bay. Alfred passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Birch Grove he was the son of the late Richard and Angelina (Caty) Rohrbach. Alfred was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay.
Alfred worked for many years in Ontario until retiring back to Cape Breton in 1985. He was a very gentle man by nature who had a constant smile. He loved country music, and playing cards, especially 45’s and cribbage. He also enjoyed watching his favorite TV show Wheel Of Fortune.
Alfred will be sadly missed by his longtime companion Linda Pittman; daughter Danielle (Ricky) at home; four step-daughters, Jean Ann, Michelle, Bernice, and Vanessa; brothers, Richard, (Leona), Glace Bay, Freddie, (Nicole), New Brunswick, Joe, Alberta, Henry, and Billy, both of Ontario, and sister Leonar Baggs, Reserve Mines. Also left to mourn Alfred’s passing are five step grandchildren; three special nieces Diane, Georgina, Gloria and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Alfred anxiously awaited the birth of his first grandchild in November of this year.
Besides his parents, Alfred was predeceased by brother Herman, and sister Georgina Young.
Visitation for Alfred Rohrbach will be held Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay.
A funeral Service officiated by Rev. Michael Henderson will be held at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations in Alfred’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences to Alfred’s family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had as many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess.
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for that love, you each have shown.
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.
