Robert \'Rob\' Chesal
Born In: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Born: July 23rd, 1930
Passed in: Scotchtown, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: October 4th, 2009
The family of the late Robert Frank Chesal are deeply saddened to announce his passing. Rob died on Oct. 4, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer with his loving wife Laura Scheller and son Scott at his bedside.
Born July 23, 1930, he was a son of the late John and Ina (Hamilton) Chesal of Scotchtown.
He was a member of the congregation at Calvin United Church, New Waterford.
Rob worked as a miner in No. 12 colliery for eight years before joining Metropolitan Life as an insurance agent. He later worked with Traders Finance in sales, earning a promotion to manager in Grand Falls, N.L., and later assistant manager in Toronto. In 1973, Rob changed careers following his graduation from Conestoga College in Ontario. He ran his own successful upholstery shop for 30 years, first in Hamilton, Ont., and later in Scotchtown.
Rob was a man who enjoyed a good time, especially family get-togethers. He loved to dance, read and cook. He was never happier than when he and Laura would travel the back roads of Cape Breton, picnic in Mira and his morning coffee club with his friends at Tim Hortons, where many world issues were solved over coffee.
Rob was honoured by the Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department, which presented him an award for his unwavering support to the department. He also served on the committee of Stewards at Calvin United Church. Before his illness, Rob loved to help out at the church, from maintenance to serving tea at various functions.
Besides his wife, Laura, Rob is survived by his sons, Bob (Chris) and their kids, Blair and Erin, Cowichan Bay, B.C., Lorne and his daughter, Shannon, Hamilton, Ont., Scott (Darlene) and their kids, Jessie and Joshlyn, Tatamagouche, N.S.; daughter, Pam McLaren (Sean) and their kids, Brady, Colin and Kate, Hamilton, Ont., and his great-grandkids, Carter and Jade. Also surviving are his step-children, Wayne Scheller (Cathy) and their kids, Wyatt and Hope, Lingan, N.S., Janet Scheller and her kids, Laura and RJ, Scotchtown, N.S., Crystal English (Howie) and their kids, Blake and Faith, Sydney, N.S., Mary Collins (Neil) and their daughter, Savanna, Lantz, N.S., Leslie Scheller (April) and their daughter, Ava, Cow Bay, N.S.
Also left to mourn are his brothers, Andrew (Shirley), Scotchtown, Richard (Sandy), Hamilton, Ont.; sisters, Betty Tatlock (Norman), Scotchtown, and Jean Raddin (Gary), Amherst, N.S.; sister-in-law, Jean Chesal, Scotchtown; the mother of his children, Marg Chesal, Hamilton, Ont.; and very special nieces and nephews and their families.
Besides his parents, Rob was predeceased by brothers, Sonny, Scotchtown, and Mark, Nanaimo, B.C., sisters-in-law, Joyce Chesal, Ann Chesal and Georgean Chesal, nephews, Richard and Gregory.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will take place Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown, with a luncheon to follow at Calvin Hall, New Waterford.
No flowers by request. Charitable donations may be made to Calvin United Church, New Waterford, or the cancer centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
