Rev. Dr. Robert «Bob» Wallace
1928-2019
The Rev. Dr. Robert (Bob) Wallace of Wolfville
passed from this world to the next on March
12th. During his 60 years in ministry with the
United Church of Canada Bob lived and preached in communities across
Canada and New England. He was pre-deceased by his wife Gwynneth and
grandson James Jay. He is survived by his late-in-life love Shirley
Margeson Wallace, and his children Dolly Lansdowne, (Alert Bay),
Brenda Wallace-Allen, (Blomidon), Craig, (Princeton), TJ, (New York),
and Mark, (Los Angeles). He also leaves his legacy as a grandfather to
Robb and Carmen Lansdowne, Kris and Nathan Allen, Genevieve Hearn and
Tovah Paglaro. The little ones who will remember him fondly as great
grandpa include Asher, Burgundy and Weston Paglaro, Gabriel and
Esperanza Escobar Lansdowne, Blake, Devan and Olive Lansdowne, Sophia
and Connor Allen, and Kelton Hearn. He will be missed by his
step-children, Greg and Dale Kavanagh and Shelley Fleckenstein. For
six years Bob served as the United Church representative to the World
Council of Churches. He authored many devotional books including one
for pilgrims to the Holy Land. His young adult book on the life of
Paul, To Run with Courage, was part of the United Church Sunday School
curriculum in the 60s. He also published hundreds of articles and
especially enjoyed writing movie reviews. Bob loved the written word
and devoured writing of all genres. Bob was an avid birder, art
collector and opera lover. He had a keen
interest in sports as a participant, an observer and a very loud
cheerleader for family members and the Boston Bruins. His joy of
travel took him around the world and he carefully cultivated this in
his children and grandchildren by introducing them to places he
thought would kindle their fascination with travel. One of his great
skills was forming friendships, some of which have spanned eight
decades. His gentle nature, keen interest in hearing life stories and
his commitment to helping others resulted in friends across the globe.
Memorial donations can be made to the Valley Hospice Foundation. www.ValleyHospice.ca.
Bob’s funeral will be held at Canard Community Church on
Thursday, March 21st at 2:00 PM. A family
celebration of his life and the interment will take place in May. We
will miss Bob but we will also remember a favourite Irish Farewell as
we move forward «May the stars light your way. And may you find
the interior way. Forward!» On-line condolences and inquiries may
be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rev Dr Robert Bob Wallace 19282019..
Source:white family funeral home
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia