WALSH, Robert Albert

We, the family, regret to announce the peaceful passing of Robert (Bobby) Albert Walsh on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 20, 1952, he was a son of Vivian May Walsh and Augustine William Walsh.

Bobby was a talented musician who played in various bands over the years, and was employed with the C.B.V.R.S.B. for ten years. He enjoyed rebuilding jukeboxes and it could be said that to him, music was life.

He is survived by his life partner of 25 years, Karen Aucoin; his son, Devin Meaney, and his pride and joy granddaughter, Alexis Meaney. He is also survived by his mother, Vivian and his father, Gus; brothers, Gerald (Maria) and Kevin; Karen’s mother, Wanda Aucoin and brother, Ken, as well as two nephews, Trevor and Jason.

He was predeceased by sister, Geraldine, and brother, Donald.

Special thanks to Dr. Saliba, Dr. D’Intino, and the staff at both the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and the Cape Breton Regional Palliative Care Unit.

A Celebration of Bobby’s life will take place Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m. in the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Reception to follow.

Donations in loving memory of Bobby may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre of the Regional Hospital.

Messages and memorials may be made by visiting www. chantfuneralhome.ca.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney.