MACALEESE, ROBERT (BOB) GORDON (RGM)
July 5 1946- November 25, 2010
It is with much sadness, that the family of Robert Gordon MacAleese announce his passing. Robert lost his battle on November 25, 2010 at the Hinton General Hospital.
Left to mourn his passing is his loving family; his wife, Beverly; his daughter Shawna (Andy) Hodges of Calgary, Alberta, step family, Adelle Nelson (Dustin) and Justin Newman. Also surviving his sisters; Roberta (Midge) Lucas (John) of New Prospect; Murial Goodwin of Springfield; Myrna Macburnie (Truman) of Five Islands, Marion MacAleese (Edward) of Halifax, his brothers; Allison MacAleese (Margo) of New Prospect, Michael MacAleese (Marilyn) of Halifax, Wilson MacAleese of Halifax, Hugh Allan MacAleese (Jackie) of Bracebridge, Ontario, Kevin MacAleese (Mandy) of Lower Sackville. Robert is also survived by six grandchildren; Kyla, Brett, Taylor, Madison, Gabrielle and Cooper as well as his very special pal Woodrow Meier of Stony Plain, Alberta and many friends and co-workers.
Robert was predeceased by his parents Lavenia and Robert MacAleese; his brother, Wyman MacAleese, infant sister, Mona MacAleese, sister in law Bonnie MacAleese and cousin Roger Cyr.
A private service will be held at a later date. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
In Roberts memory, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2, or to the Hinton Community Cancer Centre, 1280 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1V2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., 10985 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 0H9 in Robert MacAleese’s memory.
Hinton Funeral Services (780-865-1234) entrusted with all the arrangements. To leave a condolence online, please visit our website at www.edsonfuneralhome.com .
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