The death of Robert Rhindress, age 87, of Amherst, occurred at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Saturday, Sept 5, 2009, with his family by his side.
Born in Nappan, he was a son of the late Alexander and Caroline (Finnigan) Rhindress
A veteran, he served in the Carlton & York Regiment (Signal Corps), served in England, Italy and Holland during World War II. He was a 66 year member of the Amherst Royal Canadian Legion. Retiring as foreman, he had been employed with Enamel and Heating for 38 years. In his younger years he liked to hunt and fish. A very kind and considerate man who loved his family, and was known to all as a gentle, respectful person who was well read and informed about all current and historical events.
Robert will be sadly missed by his war bride of 67 years, Doris (Kemp); 2 daughters, Sandy (John) Nield, Pugwash, and Donna (Mike Breau) Allen, Point de Bute, NB; a son Larry (Wendy), Wittenburg, NS; a sister, Bernice Chapman, Amherst; a brother, Benjamin (Eleanor), Trenton, ON; 5 precious granddaughters, 9 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter. His cat Molly will be lost without him. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Gladys and great granddaughter, Alexandra.
Robert's remains have been cremated under the care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, Amherst (667-8777) from where a memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 2 pm, Rev. Laura Hunter officiating. Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation Tuesday from 1 pm until the time of the memorial service. Donations to the LA Animal Shelter, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice gratefully appreciated.
The family extend a heartfelt thanks to Charlene Mountain (caregiver) and the staff of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, for all their care and compassion. www.furlongjones.ca