MAHONEY, John Robert Walter
It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, Robert Mahoney, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on March 27, 2016, with his family by his side.
Born in Sydney on April 29, 1953, Robert was the son of the late John Richard & Deloris (Woodill) Mahoney. Robert was a well-known businessman, and during his lifetime owned and operated several businesses such as Quicky Sign Rentals, Armour Guard, Tri-M Rentals; but took great and per- sonal pride in JR Mahoney Ltd. Over the years Robert became the face and driving force behind JR Mahoney Ltd.
Robert was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Dobson Yacht Club and one of the founding members of the Cape Breton Poker Run. He supported organizations such as school breakfast programs, drug awareness programs and children’s Christmas dinners.
Robert enjoyed recreational activities such as boating, hunting & spending time at his cottage with family and friends.
Robert is survived by the love of his life, Lana (Campbell) Mahoney, Howie Center; daughter, Amanda (Kevin) Lacroix, CFB Greenwood; son, Jonathan (Rebecca) Mahoney, Howie Centre; grandchildren, Olivia, Sophia, Connor and Mason.
He is also survived by siblings, Richard (Shelly) Mahoney, Baddeck, Carole ( John) Buchanan, Halifax, D-Anna Mahoney, Sydney, Michael (Geri) Mahoney, River Denys, Wendell Mahoney, River Denys, Charles (Kathleen) Mahoney, Sydney, Lena ( Jim) Mahoney-Petrie, Sydney.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 31, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, April 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2, 1 p.m. with Rev. Glenn Kent officiating. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Reception to follow at Chant’s Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ....
Say not in grief ‘ He is no more”, but live in the thankfulness that he was. -Hebrew Proverb