Robert Joseph Horne
1931-2021
HORNE, Robert Joseph (Bob) – age 90,
died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Valley Regional Hospital,
Kentville. Born in Dartmouth to the late George and Dorothy Horne,
eldest of eight. After graduating from Dartmouth High, enrolled in
Engineering at Acadia University. He ended up in Ottawa doing a job he
loved with the City of Ottawa. He worked for over 30 years in the
design and construction of water mains and pumping stations, being
directly involved in the building of Ottawa’s new large
water filtration plant. Retired in 1989 and moved immediately
‘back home’ to Nova Scotia. Chose the Valley, and,
being an avid golfer, quickly joined Ken Wo Golf & Country
Club. After seeing an ad for a volunteer in the New Minas Water
Commission, volunteered, thus enabling him to continue with what he
loved doing and to share his expertise, which was appreciated beyond
words! The Commission thrived. Also, volunteered on the Board of
Directors at The Flower Cart and spent many years helping the
Salvation Army with their annual “kettle” drive. He
was a long-time member of the Glooscap Curling Club and the Kentville
Gyro Club. Other hobbies included bridge, bowling, darts, Blomidon
Naturalist Association, enjoying nature and bird watching. Two other
organizations that he had been seriously involved with were the Nova
Scotia Swim Association, after 30 years as a master official with the
Ottawa Swim Association, and the NS Senior Games. He is survived by
his wife, Margaret and sons, Derek (Lynne), Ottawa, ON and Kenneth
(Debra Marr), Courtenay, BC; daughters, Nancy (Peter) McConnery,
Blockhouse, NS, and Ruth Horne (Lorne Johannson), Winnipeg, MB; two
grandsons, Jason McConnery (Cara), Toronto, ON and Jamie McConnery
(Bri), Dartmouth NS, great-grand twins, Wesley and Theodore McConnery,
Toronto, ON, and step great-grandson, Jax, Dartmouth, NS; brothers,
John (Winnie), Tom (Cory), Donald, Carl (Jan); and sister, Joy
Stoddard. He was predeceased by his two youngest brothers, Alexander
and Patrick, and brother-in-law, Douglas Stoddard. He was extremely
proud of all his children and grandsons and very devoted to them all.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later
date to be announced. Donations in memory may be made to the Flower
Cart, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. In
accordance with the Nova Scotia Proof of Full Vaccination Policy,
proof of full vaccination will be required to attend visitations,
services and receptions held in or by the White Family Funeral Home.
On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia