Parcourez la nécrologie de Robert Anthony Bob Pryor 1936 2023 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
Robert Anthony «Bob» Pryor – 86, Valley, Colchester
County, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro, surrounded by the love of his family. Born
in Truro, he was the youngest son of the late Richard and Winnifred
(Richardson) Pryor and was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
An extremely dedicated and hard worker, ‘Boots’ logged many
miles while trucking for Eastern Transport for 30 years, and then
hauling cement for Albany Cartage until his retirement. He took a lot
of pride in his work and loved to drive. Bob proudly dedicated many
hours to serve his community as a founding member of Valley
– Kemptown & District Fire Brigade since 1976 and as
a Captain for 13 years. His unwavering commitment was unsurpassed; he
was awarded the Queen’s Gold and Platinum Jubilee Medals. He truly
enjoyed the passion, hard work and comradery of his second family and
will be greatly missed by his many brothers and sisters in the fire
service.
Living his life in the family home for 82 years was very dear
to his heart. The door was always open to family, friends and all the
kids in the neighbourhood…and boy there were lots! Family
gatherings, cribbage, music and ‘peaceful easy feelings’ were always
to be had. He passed on his knowledge and led by example – hard but
rewarding work on the wood pile and ‘the joy of gardening’ were but a
few of the lessons passed down to his children; the simple things in
life.
Above all, Robert was a devoted family man and was proud of
his children, grandchildren and their families. He is survived by his
loving wife and best friend, Marion (Connolly); daughters, Kim Pryor
(Andrew Young), Gail (Dennis Hare); sons, Michael (Debra), Shawn
(Laura Peterson); Gramps and Papa to grandchildren, Jason DesJardins,
Miranda (Matthew Deuville), Denver Hare (Hannah Sampson), Donald
Pryor, Anthony Pryor (Victoria Mumford), Morgan Pryor (Ahna Rich),
Emily Pierce-Pryor, Connor Pierce-Pryor, Maggie Pierce-Pryor (Nelson
Field); great grandchildren, Lily, Elijah, Lennox, Jayla, Violet;
sisters-in-law, Christina Pryor, Earlene O’Brien; brother-in-law,
Harold Connolly (Dot); Uncle Bobby to many nieces and nephews. Along
with his parents, Robert was predeceased by his brothers, Leonard,
Harry, Richard, Roger, Edward; sisters, Winnifred, Patsy; beloved
grandson, Benjamin Hare.
The family thanks all the caregivers who supported Robert,
specifically Dr. Henderson and Truro’s Palliative Care Team, the ER
doctors and nurses, Colchester in Home Blood Collection and the VON –
and a very special thank you to Marie. The family also thanks
Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home and Bruce for his professionalism,
compassion and kindness.
There will be a Celebration of Robert’s Life and
Firefighter’s Tribute Service at 2 p.m., Saturday, November
4, 2023, at Valley – Kemptown & District Fire Brigade Hall,
1091 Brookside Road, Valley. (Webcasting will begin at 1:50
p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023; please see the link at the top of
obituary page.) If so desired, donations in Robert’s memory
to VON (Colchester – East Hants) and Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) are
welcomed.
Blessed are we that have been guided by the true men of old.
Those men with spirit and hands strong as steel, rugged as stone, yet
gentle in a way as to help build us, not break us; the men that more
often spoke with action and deeds of honour. Blessed are we that have
been guided by the love, honesty, wisdom and knowledge of these men.
Blessed are we.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Public messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Robert’s
obituary on-line and selecting «Send A Condolence» at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
1936 2023
Décès pour la Ville Truro, Province Nova Scotia
avis deces Robert Anthony Bob Pryor 1936 2023
nécrologie Robert Anthony Bob Pryor 1936 2023
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Robert Anthony Bob Pryor 1936 2023 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.