Robert Gardiner
1931-2022
Robert “Bob” Cyril Gardiner, age 90, of Westville,
NS, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 in the Aberdeen Hospital
with his family by his side.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Hector and
Clara (McSween) Gardiner. Bob graduated from St. Francis Xavier
University in 1957. He worked as an accountant in Ontario and Nova
Scotia, and retired from Canada Post in Halifax before returning to
Pictou County in 1994 with his loving wife. Bob was a member of the
Christ the King Parish in Trenton for many years. He enjoyed his
involvement with both Christ the King and Inter Parish choirs. He was
also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob was an avid sports fan,
especially baseball and his favourite team, the Toronto Blue Jays. He
rooted for them over the decades during the highs and
lows.
Surviving are daughters: Maureen MacIvor of Westville; and
Paula Gardiner of Dartmouth; grandchildren: Melissa MacIvor (Brad
Holmes), Angela MacIvor (Jeff Gill), Megan Clarke (Nick) and Dylan
MacDonald (Alyson Clayton); great grandchildren: Chloe, Harley,
Isabella, Adalynn, Isla, Kensley, Declan and Kendall; sister, Audrey
Cameron of New Glasgow and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by the love of his life, Joyce; sisters:
Mary Houle, Grace Amelia “Millie” Pigeon; brothers: Dr.
William “Bill” Gardiner, Raymond Gardiner, Albert Gardiner,
Rev. Harold “Howie” Gardiner, Roy Gardiner, Frederick
Gardiner, Donald Gardiner and Kevin Gardiner.
Bob was a kind, gentle soul loved by many. He was a true Cape
Bretoner who was devoted to his faith. He also met many friends at
card games which he truly missed in recent years. His grandchildren
have many happy memories of “Poppy” including his very funny
sayings, quick wit and the warmest hugs.
Funeral mass 11am Friday, July 22, in Saint John the Baptist
Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow, with Fr. Tom MacNeil officiating.
Burial in Christ the King Cemetery. The service was recorded. A link
to the recording is
below. Donations in memory may
be made to the Pictou County Food Bank or charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral
Home.
Robert
Gardiner Funeral Mass
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Gardiner 19312022..
Death notice for the town of: Trenton, Province: Nova Scotia