Robert Joseph "Bob" Evans, Sr.
1928 - 2020
Robert Joseph "Bob" Evans, Sr.
Service Information
Service Date
Thursday July 16, 2020
Service Time
2:00 PM
Service Location
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro
Burial Information
Burial Date
July 16, 2020
Burial Location
Immaculate Conception Cemtery, 125 Robie Street, Truro
Requested Charity
Community Transition Unit Project (CEHHC) or Poppy Fund (RCL Branch 26, Truro)
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Robert Joseph "Bob" Evans Sr. – 92, Truro, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2020, in Truro. Bob was born in Sydney (Whitney Pier) to the late Lemuel and Blanche Evans. A proud Cape Bretoner, he was the sixth of eleven children in his much loved family. 

In his early years, Bob enjoyed boxing, rugby and playing darts. He began his working life at Sydney Steel Mill and then went on to have a 40 year career with Maritime Tel & Tel, retiring in 1990. He was a great foreman, treating everyone with respect, never asking anyone to do something he wouldn’t do himself. 

It was in Sydney that Bob met his bride to be, Teresa (Gosse) on a blind date when she was visiting her sister. After trips to visit each other and a long distance romance, they married in St. Ephrem’s Roman Catholic Church, Brooklyn, New York in 1963. They returned to Sydney to start their married life eventually moving to Truro in 1969. Together they had three children, four grandchildren, one great grandchild and 57 years of marriage. 

Bob loved to chat, play cards and share a good joke. He was a generous soul and never asked for much. His most important role was a dad and a "Poppy" to his beloved grandchildren. He loved us unconditionally, was always supportive, never held a grudge, never gave up the chance to be in a picture and was always ready to share a tool or lend a hand. He would instantly drop whatever he was doing to help us out and we will miss him deeply.

Bob was a quiet, devout Catholic and a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Truro. Bob served on and was a member of many organizations over the years including Telephone Pioneers of America, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Truro, Truro Golf Club and Kinsmen Club. He spent many, many years working on the Poppy Campaign each November and was a constant presence at Remembrance Day services as well as Legion Tribute services. 
 
Bob is survived by his wife, Teresa; son, Robert (Mary) and granddaughter, Macy Aileen, Truro; son, Brian (Kelly) and grandsons, Jacob and Ryan (Ashley) Webber and great grandson, Ryker, Halifax; daughter, Karen (Derrick) Carroll and granddaughter, Makayla, Truro. Also surviving is his brother, Paul (Ann) Evans, Sydney; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sisters, Aileen, Thelma, Joan Marie; brothers, Lemuel, James, Leo, Bruce, Alfred, Ralph.
 
Funeral Mass will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating. (Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 80 people permitted to attend the Funeral Mass; please contact Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home at 902-893-3177 to reserve a seat and also provide your email address so that we may forward a Covid-19 questionnaire that must be completed prior to arriving at the church and presented before entry. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.) Live webcast of the Funeral Mass will be available on this website beginning at 1:55 p.m., Thursday; select "Video of Funeral" icon on Robert’s obituary page on the funeral home website. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre (Community Transition Unit Project) or Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 (Poppy Fund) are welcomed. 
 
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence May be sent to the family by viewing Bob’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Robert Joseph "Bob" Evans, Sr.