Robert "Bob" Langille
1940-2015
It is with sadness that we must announce the passing of Robert "Bob" David
Langille, age 74, of Amherst, formerly of Pictou, NS. Robert passed away at
the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.
Born in Stellarton, NS, he was a son of the late Robert and Sedona
(Marshall) Langille.
Following graduation from High School, Bob joined the Canadian Navy and
remained in it for 5 years. An electrician by trade, he moved his family to
Ontario for 10 years, then returned to Nova Scotia, and settled in Amherst.
He worked at Northern Telecom for 28 years, then went on to be a
Commissionaire for 10 years at the Springhill Penitentiary. He was an avid
Montreal Canadians fan. He loved sports of all kinds, and played fast pitch
and slow pitch. He loved his family and instilled his love of sports in to
his kids.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Shea) Langille,
of Amherst; his daughters Doreen (Tim) Gilroy, Salem, NS and Karen (Allan)
Porter, Moncton, NB; granddaughters, Kathryn "Kate" (Andrew) Dickson,
Courtney Gilroy, and Bob finally got his boys with his grandson Blake Porter
and great grandson Emmett Dickson; sister Joan (Jim) Lynch, Dartmouth, NS;
several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Amherst, NS
(902-667-8777). Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Bob's wishes,
there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time.
Those wishing to make a donation in Bob's memory may do so to the VON, or
the CRHCC Palliative Care Society or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.furlongjones.ca or the
funeral home Facebook page.
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[Collected by DAW, 6 Mar 2015]