Robert A. Dutcher 1929-2004 Robert A. Dutcher, 75, of Moncton, passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 following a long battle with cancer. Born in Hardwicke, NB, he was the son of the late George Dutcher and the late Margaret (Callander) MacDonald. A 1946 graduate of Miramichi High School, he went on to accounting and increasingly senior management positions in a number of firms over his long business career: A & R Loggie, Atlantic Wholesalers, Canadian National Railways, Maritime Auto & Trailer Sales, Central Trust and Dutcher Business Consultants Accounting 4000. Bob was a member of Mount Royal United Church and was deeply involved in fraternal organizations: Keith Lodge # 23 F & AM (1951-2004), Masonic Scottish Rite Lodge (Moncton and Saint John), Shrine Club (Moncton and Saint John), Past Patron Fidelity Chapter OES # 36 and President of the Coverdale Masonic Temple Board. Bob was also highly involved over the years in service organizations: Past President of Probus Club of Greater Moncton, Past President of Greater Moncton Service Club Council, Past President of Gyro Club of Moncton, Past Governor of Gyro International District VI, Past President of Gyro International, National Director of Community Foundations of Canada, Founding Chairman of Community Foundation of Greater Moncton and Past Executive Director of Community Foundation of Greater Moncton. A profound concern for a variety of health issues motivated Bob to assume numerous leadership roles during his lifetime: Founding President of New Brunswick Council on Smoking & Health, National Director of Canadian Council on Smoking & Health, General Campaign Chair of Canadian Cancer Society, Past President of New Brunswick Lung Association and Past President of Canadian Lung Association. Included in his many awards and honourary life memberships over the years were a Gyro International "Honour Key", a Gyro International "Jimmy Hubbell Friendship Cup" and a Canadian "Operation Lifestyle Award". Bob will be sadly missed by all who knew him, especially his wife of 50 years, Jean Marie (Letcher) Dutcher and his three children: Stephen (Lisa), Fredericton; John (Heather), Guelph, ON and Elizabeth MacDougall (Derrick), Woodstock. "Grampy" had ten grandchildren: Shane, Andrew, Jonathan, Jeremy, Colin, Megan, Lauren, Kyla, Meghan and Lauren. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters: Keith (Wanda), Jacksonville Beach, FL; Bill (Shirley), Shediac Bridge; Anna Hilburn (Earl), Atlantic Beach, FL and Norma Jean Dickison (Charles), Doaktown as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Elizabeth. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton, Friday, 2 to 4, 7 to 9. Keith Lodge # 23 F & AM Memorial Service Friday, 6:30 pm and Fidelity Chapter OES # 36 Memorial Service, Friday 6:45 pm. Funeral service at Mount Royal United Church, Saturday, November 27, 2004, 1 pm. Rev. Valerie TernesTaylor officiating. Reception in the Church Hall following the service. Interment, Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. In Bob's memory, donations to Mount Royal United Church Building Fund or memorial of choice would be appreciated. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com