Obituary of Murray Leroy Robar
ROBAR, Murray Leroy – Age 80 of Springfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Murray was born in Cherryfield on July 30, 1942, to the late Vernon and Annie (Joudrey) Robar.
Murray is survived by his wife of 51 years, Izilda (Arenburg) Robar; daughter, Crystal Robar and her children, Jaden Guest and Tyrone Hangyas; son, Dave Robar and his common-law wife, Natasha Burgoyne; grandchildren, Damien, Dallas and Sylvia Robar; stepdaughters, Christina and Noelle Eisner; sisters, Tammy (David) Demone and Joyce Robar; brother, Raymond (Marlene) Robar; many nieces and nephews.
Murray was predeceased by brother, Lawson Robar and his common-law wife, Alice McKenzie; sister, Joan Eagles; brother-in-law, Ronald Eagles; nephew, Andrew Robar.
Murray spent most of his life in the woods. He loved apple, strawberry and blueberry picking. Murray was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North River for many years. He worked many years as a contractor for Scotts Paper, Kimberley Clarke, Neenah Paper and Wagners Paper. Murray spent the past few years in a wheelchair due to a lack of mobility. He loved having company, watching his grandkids play, and watching the birds from his window. Murray will be loved and missed by many.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, December 30 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North River. Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that masks be worn inside the church.
Donations in Murray’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North River, Springfield and District Fire Department or South Shore Regional Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, #4895 Highway 10, New Germany, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.
1942 2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Murray
Leroy
Robar 1942 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
Décès pour la Ville: Bridgewater, Province: Nova Scotia