Robert F. Springer
1939-2022
Robert Fred Springer of Waterville passed away on Saturday,
April 16, 2022 at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville. He
was born January 18, 1939 and was the son of the late Fred and Lulu
Springer. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters,
Geraldine (Gordon) Everett, Carolyn Kearney; brothers, Gerald
(Juanita) Springer, Delbert Springer, Donald (Emma-Jean) Springer;
sister-in-law, Peggy Springer; brother-in-law, Joe
Palmer.
Robert grew up in Waterville in a family of 12. Working on
the railroad, and in farming, he developed a lifelong love of trains
and tractors. He enjoyed his cats, going to the camp in Juniper,
growing an impressive garden each summer, and spending time with his
family.
Robert’s life is lovingly celebrated by his wife of
57 years, Patricia; three children, Annette (Robert) Hume of
Woodstock, Stephen (Tammie White) Springer of Waterville, Scott
Springer of Summerside. PEI; four grand daughters, Caroline (Curtis)
Black, Julia (Jordan) Cheney, Lauren (Brandon Green) Springer, Marlee
Springer; two great grand daughters, Landyn and Norah Cheney; sister,
Deloris Palmer; brothers, Milton Springer, Alvin (Connie) Springer,
Bill (Sandra) Springer, Winston (Barbara) Springer, Weldon (Carol)
Springer; sister-in-law, June Springer; brother-in-law, Ronnie
Kearney; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation. The public is invited to
the funeral service which will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at
2:00 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, 2 High Street, Hartland, with
Pastor Carl O’Donnell officiating. A family interment will
take place in the Waterville Baptist Church Cemetery. If so desired,
donations can be made to River Valley Cancer Support Group or the
Carleton County Animal Shelter.
River Valley Cancer Support Group
PO Box 854
Hartland, NB E7P 1A0
Carleton County Animal Shelter
177 Bedell
Settlement Road
Bedell, NB E7M 4S1
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert F Springer 19392022..
Death notice for the town of: Hartland, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick