WALLEY Dr. Robert Lester

Dr. Robert Lester Walley born June 30th, 1938, passed peacefully away surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Predeceased by his father Leslie Walley and Marjorie Walley and his special grandson Keagan. Leaving to mourn with the most amazing memories, love and gratitude his beloved wife Susan; his children Sarah (Bill), Simon (Danielle), Stephanie, Roisin (Cooper), David (Justine), John Paul (Michelle) and Peter (Amanda); his grandchildren, Will, Calleigh, Matthew, Robbie, Kayla, Emma, Luke, Noah, Eve, Freya, Nicholas, Jude, Tahlia and ayn. With special thanks for their wonderful care; Dr. Robert Woodland, Dr. Susan Macdonald, Jennifer Carroll RN and two of the most wonderful caregivers: Ghalib and Sunday. Robert has an extraordinary life as an OB/GYN, a Master of International Public Health (Harvard), Emeritus Professor at Memorial University. Instrumental to the start of the Family Life Bureau of Newfoundland, a member of the Right to Life association, appointed by Pope John Paul II to the Pontifical Council for Health and a member of the Order of the Knights of Malta. Recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (The Cross of Honour). He leaves a great legacy of bringing thousands of children into the world; as well as creating Matercare International; which provides safe motherhood for women in developing countries. He will be remembered for his love of a pint at the Duke of Duckworth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Matercare International, 257C Lemarchant Road, St. John’s, NL A1E 1P8. A private Funeral Service will be held at St. Pius X Church on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

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