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Robert A. Shebib 75
North Sydney
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Andrew Albert Shebib, age 75, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on Thursday January 11, 2018, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on November 25, 1942 in North Sydney, Robert was the son of the late Albert and Alexandra (Kawaja) Shebib. He graduated from Nova Scotia Teachers College and taught school at St. Mary’s Elementary and Thompson High Schools for over 30 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a landlord to a number of apartment buildings in the area. He was involved in his community being a member of Northern Yacht Club, Knights of Columbus and Kinsmen Club. Robert enjoyed sailing his sailboat on the harbour, swimming at the Northside Community Pool and playing his fiddle.
He was a longtime volunteer with the Canadian Diabetes Association and a lifelong devout member of St. Joseph Church.
Robert is survived by his children Blair Robert Shebib, North Sydney, Sean Albert (Natasha) Shebib, Sydney Mines, Jeannette Marie Shebib, North Sydney, grandchildren Celeste, Logan and Jayden Shebib and Brandon Buis, by his brother Ken Shebib, Alberta, nephew Ken Shebib, also by a number of cousins.
Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his wife Joan (LeBlanc) Shebib and an infant sister Jeannette.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses of the ICU and CCU at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the excellent care given to Robert during his illness. Also thanks to close friend Nancy Smith for her support and friendship.
By request there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 am Wednesday January 17th, at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association or to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com .
Charitable donations may be made to:
Canadian Diabetes Association (NS)
137 Chain Lake Drive, Suite 101, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1B3,
Tel: 1-800-326-7712
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Albert Shebib November 25 1942 January 11 2018 (age 75).source
Death notice for the town of: North-Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia