Robie Lohnes
Robie Lohnes passed away suddenly on February 19, 2021. He
was predeceased by his wife of 47 Years, Joyce, in
2011.
Left to mourn are his daughter Cindy and husband Gordon
Greenham; his son Robie Bruce Lohnes; his grandchildren Jake Greenham
and Katelyn Anderson, as well as his brother Bruce and wife Daphne
Lohnes.
Born on the south shore of N.S. he traveled across the
country in the armoured corps. He met his wife while posted
in Calgary and had their daughter there. Soon after they
were stationed in Cornwallis where their son was born, only to move
again to Gagetown and finally settled in Geary permanently. He never
wanted to live anywhere else but loved to explore the country in his
vehicle. He never got lost as he never planned a route ahead
of time.
After his military service, he continued his work by building
a sawmill by hand with his best friend E. Fitt. It’s on permanent
display in the Woodmen’s Museum, Boiestown. He went on to drive varied
large trucks for different companies and retired after 25 years
working on base.
Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, quadding, woodworking, road
trips, and talking (simple errands took forever because he had to chat
with everybody he encountered, most of them he knew). He was strong,
outgoing, never serious, and would help anyone without being asked.
When his health deteriorated he turned to feeding the wildlife, game
shows, complaining about the same 10 songs on country radio, and a
daily visit to his favourite restaurant.
We know he’s happy to be with our mother again but we hope he
grew his beard back before he got there or there will be
trouble!
As per his wishes, there will be no funeral. For
those who wish, donations in his name may be made to the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch No 93 Poppy Fund or the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
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Death notice for the town of: Oromocto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick