It is with great sadness that the children of Robert (Bob) Jardine announce his passing at home in the loving care of his family.

Bob leaves behind children, Terry (Tina), Heather Matchett (Brad), Joanne (Jean Guy), Brad (Jenny), and Cheryl Whitney (Allan). As well, he leaves behind is precious sister Edith Anne Purdy and his beautiful friend Ruth Daly. His grandchildren, Shawn Jardine, Jomie Jardine, Jody Jardine, Billy Jardine (Crystal Gresley) Josh Neal (Amy), Rachael Lively (Mike), Andrew Davis, Adam Davis (Nicole), Emily Bell (Joe McKnight), Kaitlin Goggin (Peter), and Alex Greer.

Bob is predeceased by his loving wife Colleen and eldest son Jerry, his parents Charlotte and Wendall, his sisters Dorothy and Jean, and brother Paul.

If you knew Dad, you knew he wore a carpenter’s apron from the time he was 16 until recent months, but his mind never stop building and creating. He was the first civilian graduate from NBCC Moncton in 1948. In 1949 he left Hardwood Ridge and moved to Penniac where he built his home for his family. Dad enjoyed fishing trips with friends and boiling a kettle in the woods. He loved to tell a good long story that always had a hilarious ending.

Dad, you will be dearly missed by all who knew you.

A private family gathering will take place but there will be no visitation or service to the public.

Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton NB, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com