Robert Peterson — Yarmouth

PETERSON, Robert Grant, 72, Pembroke, passed away July 20, 2019 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Yarmouth, June 3, 1947 he was a son to the late Shurburne and Joan (Jefford) Peterson. Robert was an RCW and worked at Harbourside Lodge for 31 years. He was a wood master and could create anything with wood. He was a 4H leader for many years and enjoyed his Wednesday nights with the boys playing cards. He is survived by his loving wife Marion Deveau; children, Julie Peterson, South Korea; Carrie (Lyndon) Allen, Kemptville; Aldena (Dereck) Deveau, Beaverbank; Troy (Joanne) Nickerson, Musquidobit Harbour; brothers, John Peterson, Ontario; Barry Peterson, NFLD; Mike (Darlene), BC; sisters Maureen (Neil) Durkee, Yarmouth; Anne (Morton) Cunningham, Chebogue; grandchildren and his pride and joy, Maryssa, Noah, Jayden, Lauren and Christopher. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Linda Gray. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There will be a Celebration of Robert's life, Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the Cranberry Head Beach. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Gilles Boudreau Cancer Help Fund. On-line condolences may be sent to: [email protected] you may sign the guest book on-line at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net