Obituary of Althea Robar

Althea Ruth Wolf - Robar ***Please note that due to the winter storm on Thursday Feb. 19th the visitation for Althea has been changed to Friday Feb. 20, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The funeral service will now be held on Saturday Feb. 21 at 2pm, same location. 90, Hebbs Cross, formerly of North River, passed away at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Monday, February 16, 2004. Born in Dublin Shore, she was the daughter of the late James and Eva (Croft) Publicover. She was a school teacher for her working career and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North River where she was organist for about 30 years. She is survived by her four sons, Mervin (Muriel), Hebbs Cross; James (Gail), Springfield; Richard, California; Allister (Susan), North River. Four daughters, Juanita Sarty, Bridgewater; Carolyn (Archie) Levy, Scarborough, Ont; Helen (Larry) Woodsworth, New Minas; Beulah (Eddie) Jollimore, Liverpool. 23 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, one step daughter, Margaret Stevens, Aylesford, many step grandchildren; a sister, Marie Phalen, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Rufus Robar. Two granddaughters, Connie Sarty and Gail Veinot; second husband Mark Wolfe and step daughter Vera Langille. Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m., Thursday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m., Friday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North River. Rev. Larry Erhardt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or charity of choice.. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com