Obituary of Robert Russell Earl Blackburn
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Blackburn, Robert Russell Earl
November 28, 1925 March 8, 2015
Our beloved Bob passed away at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior, March 8, 2015 after a well fought battle against kidney disease.
Wonderful and loving husband of his wife Lorna Mosley and his late wife Shirley Olson (January 4, 1994).
Fantastic Dad of Beverley Storey (Dennis Bimm), Frederick Blackburn (Diane), Wayne Blackburn (Wendy Hughes) and Debbie King.
Step Dad of Kent Villeneuve (M.C.) and Carol Wilson (Mark).
Son-in-law of Catherine Mosley. Special Gramps of Shawn, Eric and Daniel Blackburn, Robert and Christopher King and Kaitlyn Blackburn, Sam and Erik Wilson, and Katherine and Victor Villeneuve. Great Gramps of Emma, Celia, Danika, Brianna, Alexia, Seanna and Owen Blackburn.
Dear brother of Viola Milton, Edith Bond and Jake Blackburn (Jean). Brother-in-law of Ian Mosley (Irene).
Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. At Bobs request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
A family celebration of Bobs life will take place at a later date at his beloved cottage on White Lake where his cremated remains will be scattered over the lake.
Bob was loved by all who knew him and he will be sorely missed.
Condolences / Donations at
www.boycefuneralhome.ca