Obituary of Robert Robar

Robert (Bob) Allen Robar 80, of Dayspring, Lunenburg County, passed away March 23, 2001 in the Q E II Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Dayspring, he was a son of the late Banford and Phoebe ( Slauenwhite ) Robar. After working for a number of years in shipbuilding in Montreal and Mahone Bay, he was employed as a draftsman and estimator at Brady’s Woodworking, and subsequently at Nauss Bros. Ltd. , both in Bridgewater. His church and community involvement have included faithful worship at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, Chairmanship of the Dayspring Cemetery Committee, and contributions toward the development of the Dayspring and District Fire Department. He was also a member of a large number of fraternal organizations. Bob was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member Charity Lodge # 69, Mahone Bay. His contributions to the Masonic Lodge have included the office of secretary for many years, membership of the Board of Directors for the Masonic Retirement Home in Windsor, N.S., as well as the writing of a comprehensive history of Charity Lodge. He served as local District Deputy Grand Master between 1973 and 1982. He is survived by 2 daughters, Evelyn (Calvin) Keddy, Berwick West; Frances Robar, at home; 3 grandchildren, Bruce, Jennifer and Andrea. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eileen Bushen; brothers, Arthur, Maurice; a sister in infancy. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm, with an Eastern Star and Masonic services commencing at 7pm, all in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2pm Tuesday in Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, Upper LaHave, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. Burial will follow in the Dayspring Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church or any charity.