Robert "Bobby" Nelson Squarey

Robert "Bobby" Nelson Squarey 

Sydney Mines 

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bobby) Nelson Squarey announce his peaceful passing at home on Sunday May 26, 2024, surrounded by love in the presence of his family.

Bobby was born on March 3, 1953, in Sydney Mines to Robert and Ruby (MacIntosh) Squarey.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 45 years Beatrice (McAulay) Squarey and his children Cora Leigh (Lenny), Patricia (Eric), Robert Jr (Angie), Hollie (Carla) and Alexis (Jeremy). Also surviving are his grand children Mason, Preston, Gavin, Danie Lynn, Kingston, Marcus, Nathan, Bronson, Ellie-Jane, Emily and Stephen.

Also left to mourn Bobby’s passing are his mother Ruby Squarey and his siblings Marion (Francis), Freddy (Maureen), Donald (Cathy), Carolyn (Kirk) and Jimmy (Djonis). He is also survived by brothers -in-law Sandy, Billy, Wayne (Geraldine ) and Brian MacAulay and sister -in-law Patti MacAulay. Bobby is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as his Aunt Jean Rice. He also leaves numerous lifelong friends.

He was predeceased by his father Robert Squarey, Grandparents George and Jean Squarey, Hugh and Catherine MacIntosh, brother -in-law Sheldon Forrest and Sister-in-law Rosie MacAulay  and Carol MacAulay.

Bobby spent most of his working life as a long-haul truck driver with the vast majority of his time having been spent on the highways of his beloved Newfoundland and Labrador. When Bobby spoke of his trucking buddies and anything and everything Newfoundland, he would have the biggest smile on his face and a twinkle in his “good eye” which left you with no doubt how near and dear they were to his heart.

The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team and VON Staff for the exceptional care they provided to Bobby.

Visitation will be at J.M.Jobes Funeral Home Sydney Mines on Tuesday May 28 from 6-8 pm with a Funeral Service held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday May 29 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines.

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