COTTREAU, Robert Jules

Age 93, Brenton, Yarmouth Co., passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born February 8, 1928 in Yarmouth, he was a son of late Alcide and Ida ( Doucet) Cottreau who were lighthouse keepers on the Bunkers Island "Bug Light" at the entrance to the Yarmouth Harbour where Robert and his siblings were raised. Robert worked for Marine Atlantic on the Yarmouth - Bar Harbour Ferry for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, and sport fishing. He was a hobby farmer who was well-known in the community for his large bountiful gardens and his generous sharing of their produce. In his later years, he could often be found at the table carving wooden sailing boats which were treasured by family and friends, each one carved from start to finish with a specific recipient in mind. Robert will be remembered as a compassionate, gentle and kind man who would without question immediately offer a helping hand to anyone he saw in need. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ethel (Amirault) Cottreau; children, Lowell (Sharlene) Cottreau, Rebecca "Becky" Cottreau, Peter Cottreau; and foster daughter, Hope Hubbard; grandchildren, Joshua ( Andrea) Cottreau, Amanda Dempsey, Colin (Krys) Dempsey; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Benjamin and Faye. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. A funeral mass will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Operation Smile Canada, the Fish Point History Project, or charity of choice. You may sign the online guestbook or leave messages of condolence for the family by visiting: www.huskilson.net