Robert Thomas Snodgrass
1939-2018
With much sadness but with many wonderful memories, our
family announces the loss of Robert T. Snodgrass. “Bob”
passed on Friday, July 13th, 2018 following a
valiant battle with cancer at the age of 79 years.
Bob leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara C. Snodgrass;
daughters; Jane (Christopher) Northrup, Christy (Toby) Bourque; sons
James (Leslie) Snodgrass, Tom (Shelley) Snodgrass and eight
grandchildren; Robert (Cole), Sophie, Samuel, Henry, Nathaniel,
Justin, Lucas and Benjamin.
Bob was predeceased by his father; Aubrey Snodgrass, his
mother; Bessie, and his brother Gordon Snodgrass all of Saint
John.
Educated at Rothesay Collegiate School and the University of
New Brunswick, Bob became a life-long entrepreneur and business
leader. Bob was passionate about the economic growth of
Saint John and New Brunswick. From 1959-2003 he was the President of
A.T. Snodgrass Co. Ltd and Waypak Inc. Starting as
a manufacturer’s agent for glass, caps and labels he
expanded the company to become a leader in packaging and office
supplies throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the Eastern
Seaboard of the United States. In addition to his business
accomplishments, Bob was committed to several other organizations. He
was the President of the Canadian Automobile Association (1979-1980),
Director of the Atlantic Salmon Federation (1997), Director of the
ACOA Advisory Board (1999-2000) and was an ongoing active member of
the Shriners, Beaver Lake Fishing Club, the Saint John Board of Trade,
the Golden Service Club and the Saint John Union
Club.
Bob had many passions such as lobster and fly fishing, duck
hunting, skiing and snowmobiling, but none as great as the love of his
beautiful wife, Barbara and their family. He and Barbara met and it
was love at first sight. Together they made their home at
New River Beach for 50 years and built a very happy life for their
children. This was his greatest joy.
The family would like to thank Dr. Samantha Gray, Dr. Stephen
Hull, Dr. Darren Kerr and Dr. Neil Young for their care. A special
thank you to Melissa Gillet, RN from the Extra Mural
team.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint
John, N.B. (634-7424). As per his wishes, there will be
no visitation at the funeral home. A Celebration of
Bob’s Life Reception will take place at the Shadow Lawn Inn,
Rothesay, N.B. on Tuesday July 17th, 2018 from
2:00 – 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would
appreciate donations to Rothesay Netherwood School or the Saint John
Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.
www.brenansfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Thomas Snodgrass 19392018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick