Mills, Robert William, 89, of Port Royal, Annapolis Co., passed away December 24, 2008, in the Annapolis Community Health Center. Born in Granville Ferry, he was the son of the late Harry and Emily Mills. Bob joined the Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1940 and got his wings in the spring of 1941 in Brantford, Ont. He served overseas in Bomber Command for two years flying Wellington Bombers. He flew 47 operational missions during the Second World War and was stationed in various locations during this period, including England, Cairo, Malta, Gibralter and the Lybian Desert. On his return to Canada in December 1943 he served as pilot instructor for two years in Yarmouth, N.S., before joining Maritime Central Airways, which later merged into Eastern Provincial Airways, where he was Deputy Chief Pilot. In 1969, he was one of the first pilots trained on the Boeing 737 where he became a training captain. He retired in 1980 to live in Port Royal. He enjoyed woodworking and made many pieces of furniture. Bob also enjoyed Dixieland music and attended several concerts mainly in San Diego and New Orleans. He is survived by his brother Gerald (Irene) of Kingston, nephews Eric (Marilyn) of Hammonds Plains, Glenn (Kelly) of Victoriavale, and niece Michelle (Felix) of Whitecourt, Alberta. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Burns and his second wife, Kaye Bagnal. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Bridgetown. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday from Gordon Providence United Church, Bridgetown, with Rev. Janis Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Bridgetown. Donations in Bob’s memory may be sent to Gordon Providence United Church or to a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to KAULBACHFH@ns.aiantzinc.ca.

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