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Robert MacDonald
September 10, 1921 - October 12, 2018
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Bob passed away at Powell River General Hospital on Friday October 12, 2018. He was born in MacGregor, Manitoba, on September 10, 1921.
He spent most of his school years in the area of Edson, Alberta, and the Alberta Coal Branch. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces and spent five and a half years overseas in Europe. He met his wife Frances soon after returning to Canada and they spent their working years in the oilfields of Alberta and Saskatchewan. After retirement, they moved to Powell River to be with family.
Bob was active in the Royal Canadian Legion in every community they lived in. He volunteered for many building fundraising committees to raise skating and curling rinks. He loved to coach hockey and emphasized good sportsmanship.
Left to mourn are his daughter Nina, her husband Gary Mussellam and grandson Brian (Megan), and three great-grandchildren Gabe, Joanna and Georgia; also his brother Archie and nieces Joanne and Karen of Edmonton, his sister-in-law Betty Lou Weir of Edmonton, three nephews Doug, Bruce and Rob, and niece Laurie Laberge of Hinton, Alberta.
A service will be held at the United Church on Saturday, October 27, at 1 pm. Donations to Powell River Hospice Society are welcome.
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From: Stubberfield Funeral Home
Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd. Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Susan Oldale
Relation: MCC Thrift Store
I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. What a WONDERFUL gentleman. I feel honoured to have known him. I know his bidding number by heart. Condolences to the family.
From: Theo and Dieuw Burger
Rest in peace, dear Bob. We are thankful that we got to meet you, you were a great man.
From: Lawn bowling club
Relation: Fellow Bowler
Powell River Lawn Bowling Club sending Condolences to the family ,Bob was a good story teller ,one in a Million gentleman ,will miss him coming in for a visit.Peace be thine Bob RIP
From: Jim Gamble
Relation: Hockey coach, friend of the family.
First met Bob in Swan Hills, he helped our coach at practice (1972). Bob and Fran were good friends of my parents, have a picture on our wall cross country skiing at Terratima (1978). What an amazing couple they were, gave so much of themselves to everyone that knew them. Thanks so much for the fond memories! Jim and Anita Gamble.
From: Donald & Marilyn McLean
Relation: Friend
We were so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful friend of ours for many years. Heartfelt sympathy to Nina and family. We will miss our phone calls with him.
From: Ken and Cheryl MacLeod
Relation: Friend
Cheryl and I would like to send our condolences to Nina and family. Bob was a wonderful guy and friend. So kind! One of our last veterans of the Italian Campaign in World War 2. “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
From: Corey Martin
Relation: My father was a friend
My thoughts are with your family. My father enjoyed his many visits with Bob discussing the old days in Edson Alberta and the Coal Branch. They shared stories of the past and their love of sports.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
October 27, 2018
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Powell River United Church
6932 Crofton St
Powell River, BC Canada
6932 Crofton St
Powell River, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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