DOYLE, ROBERT E. – 77, of Parrsboro passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Boston, he was a son of Lillian (Pugsley) Doyle, Parrsboro and the late Robert R. Doyle. He was employed as a telegrapher with CN for many years. He also operated a country store in Southampton, worked with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways, and later for the Parrsboro Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Isabelle Spicer; daughters, Judith Walker (Stephen), Moncton; sons, Paul (Betty), Lower Sackville; Jeffery (Joan), Fall River; a sister, Barbara Miller, Moncton; 7 grandchildren, Ryan and Stevie Walker; Patrick and Maghan Doyle; Jayde, Brandon and Hanna Doyle; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Roderick; nephews, Kenneth and Steven. A graveside service will be held Saturday [April 11, 2009] at 1 p.m. in the Peniel United Cemetery, Five Islands, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Nova Scotia or South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation, Parrsboro. Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com