Robert William «Bill» Rector
Robert William «Bill»
Rector
Robert William «Bill» Rector of Valley View
Villa danced his way to heaven at the age of
93.
He was the son of the late Robert and Ann Jean (Auld) Rector
from Thorburn. Following his marriage to Nora E MacDonald he
moved to Priestville, where he spent most of his adult life.
He served in the Pictou Highlanders for two years. At the
end of the war, he went to work at the MacBean Mine until it
closed.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed these
activities well into his 80’s. He played ball with
the Men’s Walkerville Flyers in his younger years. He was a
coached the Women’s Walkerville Flyerette’s ball
team and Minor Hockey in Thorburn with his boys. He enjoyed
watching hockey, and his Blue Jays, and playing darts. He was a member
of the 55 Plus Club for many years.
A devoted husband and father, he camped with his family for
many years at various campgrounds around the Province,
Mason’s Campground and Harbour Lights held a special place
in his heart. He truly enjoyed «Family
Days» when family and friends would arrive to spend the
day.
He truly loved Christmas; he liked nothing better than
visiting all his children and grandchildren on Christmas morning, the
earlier the better. All the gatherings before Christmas with family
were always special to him.
Dad is survived by his son-in-law Randy Mason, daughters Lois
Dunbar, Judy (Ivan) Richards, Karen (Kenny) Barkhouse, Debbie,
Chrissie (Mike) Brandt and sons Bill (Bernadette) Rector and Ron
Rector and sister-in-laws Mona Rector and Shirley Rector,
brother-in-laws Fred Wright and Lawrence Richard Ronald (Lois)
MacDonald, and many nieces and nephews.
He was a caring Papa to grandchildren Jamie Mason (Trina),
Shari (Rick) Easthope, Brad Richards (Lee), Timothy (Tameral)
Richards, Joey (Lisa) Richard, Steve Dunbar (Kelly Jarvis), Kimberly
Barkhouse (Ian MacLaren), Kris (Jes) Barkhouse, Joe (Cindy) Brandt,
and Amanda (Allan)Fraser. He was a loving «Big
Papa» to Shea, Cooper, Ainslie, Connor, Sharee, Austin,
Anthony, Katie, Arwin, Lawson, Jake, Kale, Haydn, Jaxon, Haileigh and
Madison.
He is also survived by Grace Rector’s children Andy
Goodwin (Sandy Malloy), Susan Gallant, Dave (Trina) Goodwin, Michael
(Alisha) Goodwin, Peter (Lori) Goodwin, Laurel Goodwin (Bernie
MacDonald), Rhona (Ken) Hubley and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Nora Edith
(MacDonald) and his second wife Grace (Goodwin) Rector, infant son
Bobby, daughter Marlene Mason, sisters Alexina Marshall, Mary
MacAulay, Bessie Munroe, Dolina Rector and brothers John, Jimmy,
Norman, and Danny Rector, sister in laws Vivian Wright, Thelma Mancini
and Eva Richard and his stepdaughter (Melody Board) and stepson in law
Craig Gallant. He was the last surviving member of his
family.
His remains will rest in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New
Glasgow on Wednesday, May 29th from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00 pm.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on May
30th in the Chapel, officiated by Rev. Charles
MacPherson. A reception will follow the service. Burial will be in the
Priestville Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thank-you
to the staff of Valley View Villa for their exceptional care. You were
all very special to him. Donation can be made to the Priestville
Cemetery Fund. Rest in Peace «Happy
Feet».
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Robert William Bill Rector 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia