CLOWES, ROBERT LEO, 69 - PORTERS LAKE, N.S. - It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father who passed away suddenly in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007. Born October 19th, 1938 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Leo was the youngest of 10 children born to Henry and Nina Clowes. He will be forever missed and is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Beverley (Hepburn) Clowes; sons, Ronald (Stephanie), Porter's Lake, Darren (Kimberley), Cole Harbour; daughter, Liana (Shawn) Jones, Cole Harbour; grandchildren, Cory, Craig, Nick, Nathan, Katie, Andrew; brother, Lawrence, Woodstock, NB; special nieces, Cathy (Scott) Adams, Porter's Lake, Jeananne Hepburn, Halifax; great nephew, Riley; great niece, Emma Adams; and many nieces and nephews throughout Canada. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy, Lisa; his parents; brothers, Lester, Lloyd, Ronald, Eldon, Lionel, Merrill; sisters, Leona and Thelma. His career in the transportation industry began in Woodstock, NB at the young age of 14 where he began driving tractor-trailers. His life on the road carried him throughout North America and to Toronto where he met his future bride, Beverley who shared his life, his work and his children for 49 years. Throughout his career in transportation he made many life long friends and touched many more lives. His passion for helping others led to his deep-rooted involvement and commitment to the Masons and Shriners of the Philae Temple where he served many offices helping serve the needs of the Shriners Childrens Hospitals worldwide. His loyalty to the brotherhood also included honorary Past Master of the Masonic Order, memberships to Hibernia Lodge, Scottish Rite and The Royal Order of Jesters Court 155. Leo could always be counted on to participate fully with any event that arose without hesitation. His love for family and friends was widely known to those who knew him best and he was known to extend his hospitality generously and freely to one and all. The Funeral will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 31st at Atlantic Funeral Homes, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. There will be Visitation on Tuesday October 30th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, with a Masonic service at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital Travel Fund or The Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation or any charity of choice.