Robert Eugene BURGESS
August 25, 1936 – November 24, 2021
BURGESS, Robert Eugene- Eastern Passage, died peacefully at the QE II on November 24, 2021. Born on August 25, 1936 in Halifax he was predeceased by his first wife Georgina (George) and his parents Bob and Lottie (Dahr) Burgess. Early in his life he began basic training with the RCMP, though he instead decided to pursue what led to a successful career with the Bank of Canada, holding several positions in several provinces, and retiring as the Agent of the Halifax branch. Robert was an active member of Christ Church, Dartmouth where he served on many committees. He was also actively involved as a volunteer with the Dartmouth Food Bank and the Food and Clothing ministry at the church. In recent years he was also a member at St. Peter’s, Eastern Passage. Robert’s talents were many, ranging from cooking and baking, cake decorating, and wood working, which were also skills and talents passed on to his son, Ian. He was always welcoming people into his home and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Robert is survived by his daughter, Arlene (Alan) DesRoches, Hampton, NB., and grandchildren Emily (Liam) Dorey, Olivia and Jonathan; his sons, Christopher, Calgary, AB, and Ian (Carys) and granddaughter Anwyn. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Helpard, and his second wife, Joann Sawler-Burgess, Jason (Kim) Sawler, Tanya (Randy) McLeod and grandchildren Kyle McLeod, Katelyn (Chris) McSweeney and great grandson Beau; all of whom treated Robert as if he were their own father and grandfather. Special thank you to the staff at the QE II. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. There will be no visitation, upon request. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church, Dartmouth on December 1, 2021, 11:00AM with Rev. Kyle officiating. Live-stream viewing of the service will be available at: youtu.be/r2UsReoJMwA. Family internment will follow the service in the church Memorial Garden, followed by a private reception. Donations may be made to Christ Church or a charity of your choice.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
11:00 AM
Christ Church
50 Wentworth Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Funeral service may be viewd livestreamed at the below link
youtu.be/r2UsReoJMwA.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Eugene BURGESS August 25 1936 November 24 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia