Deale, Robert Arthur – The family of Robert Arthur Deale are sad to announce his passing on June 22, 2022 in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital. He was 77 years young and bravely battled cancer for the past four years.
Robert was a dedicated worker who had been a heavy equipment operator for a number of construction companies. He was an industrial mechanic at Gays River Gold Mine where he made many friends and retired from Department of Highways as a grader operator.
Surviving are his ex-wife, Linda Deale; and recent partner, Violet Hawes. He also raised three step-daughters, Michelle (John Roy), Penny and Melissa (Jamie) Reid. He is survived by seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Deale and Jeanie Deale; brothers, Richard, John Allan (Lil); brother-in-law, Dennis Frost.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Hazel (Stewart) Deale; sister, Marjorie Frost; brothers, Lloyd, Cameron, Fred and Philip; sister-in-law, Sally MacInnis; foster sister, Lynda (Loren) Stewart; nephew, Pat Frost.
Cremation has taken place.
There will be a private graveside service on June 26 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Upper Musquodoboit.
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