Morrisey, Robert Kenneth, 81, Truro. With
heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at the
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, with his loving family by
his side on Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was the youngest of sixteen
children of the late John and Loretta (Martell) Morrisey of
Brentwood, NS. He was a painter most of his life working many years in
Halifax and then for Gary Pye Real Estate until he retired. Bob
and Delma spent many happy summers at the "Old
House" in Minasville, Hants County.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58
years Delma (Patton); his loving children Wade (Brenda), their
children Meghan and Andrew, Trent (Shelley), their children Matthew,
Patrick and Benjamin; Stephen (Lisa), Lynn (Brian) Leger and their
children Samantha (Kevin), Jason (Linden), Craig (Jenna) and Sarah
(Travis), John (Brenda) and their children Brody and Chloe and Shannon
(Lloyd) Hartling and their son Michael; 6 great-grandchildren, Jaya,
Savannah, Jazlyn, Micah, Makala, Trinity; also survived by
his remaining sisters Rose Carter, Delia Johnson and Elva Archibald
all of Truro; his brother Gerald (Mida) of Oromocto, NB; many nieces
and nephews; brother-in-law Sonny Patton.
He was predeceased by his brothers William,
Charlie, Hugh, John, Lloyd; sisters Irene, Mary, Florence, Bessie;
brother and sister in infancy; his in-laws Edison and Francis
Patton.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no
visitation or funeral service by Robert’s request.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home,
55 Young Street, Truro. A celebration of his life and burial in
Brookfield Westside Cemetery, Brookfield, NS, will take place at a
later date. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family
by viewing Robert’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.
Special thanks to Dr. Sharma, Dr. Berghuis, Nurses on the second floor
2-E and to the V.O.N.