Obituary of Robert Rankin

Robert Gordon "Bob" Rankin, age 86, Purvis Avenue, Westville, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, he was a son of the late Thomas and Laura (Porter) Rankin. He was a retired employee of Maritime Tel & Tel and had previously worked at Thompson and Sutherland Hardware Ltd., and also as a coal miner. Bob was an avid lover of nature and the outdoors, and a person who lived the golden rule throughout his life. His family was his greatest treasure. Surviving are his son Gary (Denise), grand daughter Kathleen and grandson Patrick, all of Westville. He is also survived by sisters, Dot Crawford, and Alice MacDonald (Gordon), both of Westville; Jean Fraser, Little Harbour; and Shirley Semple (Don), Victoria Harbour, Ontario; sisters-in-law Margaret Cassidy, Westville and Erna Rankin, Toronto; and several nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Fitzgerald); brothers, John and Glenn; and sisters Margaret Shenton and Lila Rankin. Cremation has taken place. At Bob’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A grave side service will be held in the Holy Name Cemetery, Westville on Sunday at 2 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Holy Name Cemetery, in care of the Church of the Holy Name, Westville, or to a charity of one’s choice.