Passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on the 8th of January, 2020 at the age of 71. Predeceased by his parents Owen and Penelope of South Africa and his wife Peggy. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories his three loving children Laura, Andrea and Richard, his loving companion Karen Stewart-Williams, brother David of Australia as well as a large circle of extended family, good friends and medical colleagues. He fought a short battle with cancer, kind and gracious to the end. His life was dedicated to helping and healing his patients, touching lives in his home country South Africa, the U.K. and for 37 years as an orthopedic surgeon at the Janeway Children’s Hospital. He will be fondly remembered by all for his charm, contagious smile, and cheerfulness. The family would like to thank the staff of the Health Sciences Center, 4 North A, in particular, Dr. K. Downton, for their compassionate care and support. We will celebrate his storied life with friends and family at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Friday, January 10th from 3 – 5 pm and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral to be held at the Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 commencing at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Dr. Charles A. Janeway Child Health Centre.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dr Robert H Deane April 18 1948 to January 8 2020..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N