SOWERBY, Robert Charles "Bob"
1928 - 2020 formerly of
Lakeville, Kings Co., and Ottawa, but more recently of Kentville passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at age 92, in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Moncton, N.B., he was a son of the late Robert E. and Rita (Brine) Sowerby. Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife, Minnie (Beals) of 67 years in 2018 (formerly of Bridgetown and Truro); and brother, Harold "Lee". Robert is survived by daughter, Deborah L. (Douglas Owen) of Fall River; son, David K. (Colleen), of Babcock Ranch, Fla.; grandsons, Michael (Kristy Marie), Fort Myers, Fla.; and Blake (Heyan); great-grandsons, Ivan, Atlas and Orion, of Hong Kong. In Ottawa Bob was employed by the Department of Printing and Stationery which printed the verbatim exchanges of the House of Commons. When Bob was offered an opportunity to return to the Maritimes to be closer to family, he accepted the transfer and became Manager of the DSS Printing Plant in Halifax along with its National Defence sub units. He retired as Manager for Printing Operations, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Region. Bob was an avid hockey fan and while residing in Ottawa, he was instrumental in amalgamating several subdivision hockey leagues into an interlocking league with the strength to qualify their league for indoor ice time. Bob was also a golfer but always found time for gardening and he excelled at it having won a beautification award and was also featured on TV. Minnie and Bob built their retirement home abutting Silver Lake in Lakeville. They became active members of Billtown Baptist Church with Bob serving on various committees. Retirement meant joining Ken-wo Golf Club, Valley Gardeners Club, Glooscap Curling Club and making new friends. It also allowed Bob and Minnie time to winter in Bradenton, Fla., for many years where they became members of the Canadian Snowbird Association. While there, Bob played golf as a member of the Peridia Golf and Country Club and the Manatee Golf Club in addition to being a member of the Floridana shuffleboard group. Son David and family were living in nearby Tampa during those years so they were able share many family milestones and memories together. A private family burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings Co. When travel and gathering restrictions are lifted, a remembrance ceremony, with reception, will be held in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Donations in memory may be made to the Robert E. Sowerby Scholarship Fund at Gallaudet University of Washington or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online condolences and inquiries may be directed to: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com