It is with deep sadness we announce the
peaceful passing of Robert “Bob” Allan
Nixon, age 90, of Amherst. Bob passed away at
the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, surrounded by his loving
family, on Sunday, April 10, 2022.
Born in Moncton, NB, he was a son of the
late Homer and Agnes (Wilson) Nixon.
After attending Mount Allison
University, he became a Chartered Accountant, and later became a
partner with HR Doane and Company, managing offices in numerous
communities. He volunteered for the Kiwanis Club, Rotary
Club, the Senior’s College, the Amherst Golf Club, and the YMCA, to
name a few. He was a Shriner. In 2005 he
received the Distinguished Service Award from the Amherst Rotary Club.
Bob will be deeply missed by his
children, Linda (Caroll) Parker, Gladwyn, NB; Beverly (Wayne) Caddell,
Truro, NS; Tom (Cathy), Amherst; grandchildren, Cheryl (Nathan),
Steven, Daniel, Willie, Kendra, Luke, Amanda, Kelly, Kevin (Beth),
Crystal (Matt), and Nicole (Ryan); great grandchildren, Sierra,
Videlle, Seth, Ryker, Dexter, Dominick, Logan, Kyleigh, Johnny, Ryker,
Finley, Eloise, Jon, Grace, Sydney, and Carson.
He was predeceased by his wife June;
sisters Margaret, Mary and Bunny.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
St, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visiting hours will be held on
Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 1 pm until 2 pm, followed immediately at
2 pm with his funeral service, Pastor Scott Balser
officiating. A reception will follow. Internment
in the Amherst Cemetery will take place in the spring.
Donations in memory of Bob may be made
to the Cumberland YMCA, or the Amherst Rotary Club (for Camp
Tidnish).
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Bob Nixon 1932 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia