It is with heavy hearts the family of Robert
“Bob” Morris Brannen announces his sudden passing on
September 23, 2022, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in
Fredericton, NB.
Born on March 22, 1949, in Fredericton, he was the son of
the late Alexander and Kathleen (Pike) Brannen. He is
survived by his wife Nancy, daughter, Kari (Anthony) Labadie, daughter
in law, Lesley Hicks Brannen, grandchildren, Roger, Julie, Kaitlyn,
and Alex, brother, Michael (Cathy) and sister, Dorothy, as well and
several nieces and nephews (all of whom loved their “Uncle
Bobby”) and his cherished four-legged companion, Samson.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his son Jamie,
brother Dave, and sister, Helen.
Bob taught school for over 30 years in Chipman. Throughout
his working life, and well after retirement, Bob was not just a
teacher but very much a mentor, guide, coach, and advisor to people
who came to know him.
Bob was a life member in the Kinsmen Club in Chipman and
later a member in the Fredericton Kinsmen Club, and was very active in
supporting their work for many years.
Bob was an accomplished athlete. He played basketball at
Saint Thomas University and he was a club and competitive curler for
years, and competed in Masters curling at the national level. He was
always a keen analyst of any sport he played or watched, and was
always ready with insightful and entertaining comments on all events,
especially curling and baseball.
Mostly though, Bob was a good friend and supporter to all
who were lucky enough to know him, either as a family member or a
friend. Above all else, he loved his family more than anything. The
sun rose and set on his grandchildren. He will be missed
deeply by his wife, Nancy, daughter , Kari (Anthony), daughter-in-law,
Lesley, grandchildren, Roger, Julie, Kaitlyn and Alex, his brother,
Michael (Cathy), sister
Dorothy, numerous in-laws and nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, at
Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel, 540 Woodstock Road,
Fredericton, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service and reception will
be held Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, at St. Mary’s
Anglican Church, 780 McEvoy Street, Fredericton, at 2
pm.
Donations in memory of Bob can be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation, the Fredericton SPCA, or the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation.
www.bishopsfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Bob Morris Brannen 1949 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick