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Robert McKinley

1938-2021

Robert McKinley

OSHAWA, ON – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert James McKinley, 82, on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at the Oshawa General Hospital due to complications related to Covid 19. Born in Point Wolfe, Albert County, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Rolson and Annie (Houlahan) McKinley.

Bob moved to Ontario after numerous jobs. He went to work for General Motors where he was employed for 27 years. He loved his garden and working in his garage. If your car or truck was broke, call Bob, he could fix it. If you wanted tomatoes, beets, rhubarb, just ask for it and it was yours. Bob loved to hunt, fish and feed the birds. He took great pride in his lawn and hedge but none was as important as the loving care he took of his wife Glenda in her failing years.

Bob was a great friend, brother, father, brother-in-law and step-father. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Crystal; step-sons, Eric (Sandra) and Horace; grandchildren, Hailey, Jordon, Jessie, Roland, Timmy and Justin (Charlene); sister Ardith and his brother Carl (Audrey); as well as by his many nieces and nephews; many, many friends, in-laws and especially by Wally, whom he loved like a son.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Glenda and his brothers, Alfred and Ralph.

The family would like to thank all of Bob and Glenda’s friends for their kindness and compassion to them in the last few years. It was really appreciated.

Bob and Glenda will be buried together in Brown’s Yard, NB, where they will be at peace at last.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 1:00 pm, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brown’s Yard with Rev. Christopher Ketch officiating.

Due to COVID-19 regulations, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed to attend the service. Masks are mandatory and we ask that social distancing be respected.

Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto. (523-4252)

Service Date
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Service Time
1:00 pm
Service Location
St. Paul's Anglican Church, Brown's Yard

Visitation
No visitation