Robert “Bob” G. McCullough
1928-2020
On May 14, 2020 Bob passed away at the Kiwanis House, Stan
Cassidy Center in Fredericton, NB. He was known for enjoying his work,
as forestry was his passion. He was involved with his
community and he enjoyed many athletic endeavours.
Bob is survived by his sons, Frank (Katie) of Calgary, AB
and Tim of Charlottetown, PE as well as his granddaughters, Mary
Kathleen and Lillian Grace. He was predeceased by his parents, George
and Lillian (Sevenfifer) McCullough; his wife, Mary in 2009; sisters,
Joyce Grant and Elizabeth McKinnon and brother, John.
At the time of Bob’s passing COVID restrictions did not
allow for gatherings. Bob’s family would now like to invite you to
gather with them at the J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 2:00
pm to celebrate Bob’s life. Please feel free to bring a
story to share with us all. Interment will be held on Thursday,
September 16th, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Fredericton Rural Extension
Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes in Bob’s honour may be
made to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Foundation, St. Paul’s United Church
Memorial Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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The passing of Robert McCullough of Fredericton, NB occurred
on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Kiwanis House at Stan Cassidy Center,
Fredericton, NB. Born in Lansdowne, ON on September 22, 1928
he was the son of the late George and Lillian (Sevenfifer) McCullough
and husband of the late Mary Lenore(Noble) McCullough.
Bob graduated from UNB in Forest Engineering in 1952 having
been awarded three academic scholarships and married Mary Noble in
1953. He began his long time, much loved career after
graduation with Canfor’s Vancouver Island railway logging
operations. In 1960 he returned to Fredericton to join the newly
created Forests Branch of the NB Department of Lands and Mines and in
1972 he joined the NB Department of Economic Growth. Bob had a passion
for forestry. His career involved fire detection, prevention and
control as well as reforestation, and he introduced the aerial fire
spotting and water bombing programs in NB in the 60’s. He
fostered the development of training programs and mutual aid
arrangements among the eastern provinces and the northeastern states.
Bob finished his career with the NB Department of Economic Growth
where he focused on forest based industrial
development.
In the 60’s, Bob served as a Fredericton City
Councillor and was a member of the Planning Commission. Among his
athletic pursuits he was a Charter Member of the Capital Winter Club
and enjoyed many years of downhill skiing at Crabbe Mountain. He was a
member of the four man sculls team winning the Henely Regatta for
Canada in 1946.
He is survived by his sons, Frank (Katie) of Calgary, AB and
Tim of Charlottetown, PE as well as his granddaughters, Mary Kathleen
and Lillian Grace.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary in
2009; sisters, Joyce Grant and Elizabeth McKinnon and brother, John
McCullough.
Due to the present pandemic restrictions, a memorial service
will be held and announced at a later date. For those who wish,
memorial tributes in Bob’s honour may be made to the Dr.
Everett Chalmers Foundation, St. Paul’s United Church
Memorial Fund or to a charity of the donor’s
choice.
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Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick