In Memory of

Robert

"Bob

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MacPhee

Obituary for Robert "Bob " MacPhee

Robert “Bob” Charles MacPhee – Age 81, Bible Hill. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert Charles MacPhee on September 8th, 2022, in Bible Hill.

Robert was born on March 25th, 1941, in Glace Bay. He was a son of the late Charlie and Alice (Janes) MacPhee. Robert grew up in Glace Bay and in 1968, moved to Truro with his new wife, Tena. During the past 53 years, they became the proud parents of Robert (Susan), North Sydney, Stephen, Brisbane, Australia, and Paul (Laura), Shubenacadie. Robert was also the proud grandfather of Josie, Tina, Joshua, Grace, and Lily and great-grandfather of Liam.

Bob was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Truro. It was his family and faith that gave him the greatest joy. He was a social worker at the Nova Scotia Youth Training Centre for 27 wonderful years.

Robert was predeceased by his loving wife, Christena (Dunphy) in 2015. Robert was also predeceased by brothers, Joseph and Douglas and sister, Jo-Ann.

He is survived by brothers, Kenneth and Brian; sisters, Mary, Diane, Deborah and Sandra.

We would like to thank Dr. Murray, Dr. Webster, Jennifer, the Oncology Department, nurses, VON nurses and all the hospital staff for the excellent care and support during his illness.

Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the local Food Bank.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 11th, 2022, from 6-8 pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, NS. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, September 12th, 2022, beginning at 11am in Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, NS, Father Phil Thibodeau, officiating. Graveside committal will take place in Cape Breton at a later date.