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Ian Robb

Ian  Robb

Born In: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Passed in: Kentville, Canada
Passed on: February 18th, 2016

Ian Scott Robb - 84, of Berwick, Kings County, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Montreal, he was the only child of the late Walter B. Robb and Jean W. (Bolton) Robb. Ian began farming at the age of 18 while living in Ontario, later moving to Scotland to work in construction with his uncle. He returned to Canada and joined the Canadian Navy, serving on nine ships throughout North America, the Mediterranean and during the Korean War. He became Fire Control Officers Instructor and retired as Petty Officer First Class. Upon retirement, he moved to Berwick, Kings County and joined the Royal Canadian Legion - Ortona Branch, where he is former Chaplain and a Past President. Ian became an active member of the Masonic Order in 1951, serving in various capacities with many lodges including, University Lodge, Halifax; Woodlawn Lodge, Dartmouth and as Past Master with both Valley Lodge, Berwick and Norwood Lodge, New Ross. He holds Honourary Memberships with Royal Standard No. 398 (English Emulation) and Equity Lodge No. 106. He is Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Hall, Ontario and Jurisdiction and Past Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Prince Hall, Alberta and Jurisdiction. He was a also member of the Philae Temple Shriners and a member and Past Master within many Masonic concordant bodies. Ian is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sheila (Middlemas); a daughter, Leslie Ann Robb-Schroeder (Michael), Washington State; two sons, Andrew, Waterville and David, Lunenburg; six grandchildren, James, Kathy, Benjamin, Daniel, Haileigh and Cameron; a great grandson, Ayden. He was predeceased by two grandsons, Christopher and Joseph. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service was held at 7:00 p.m. and a Masonic Lodge Service was held at 8:00 p.m. The funeral service, followed by a reception was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 also in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Pastor Christina Bigelow officiating. Burial will take place in the Berwick Cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Hospice Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

 

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