Robert Joseph Saulnier – Age 72 of Digby, passed away January 27th, 2018 in Tideview Terrace. Born in Lower Concession, he was a son of the late Herbert and Augusta (Gaudet) Saulnier. Bob worked at Digby General Hospital as a C.N.A. for 29 years and was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. He had a caring soul who took pleasure in looking after others. Bob also has a strong passion for life which included his love for Christmas, his family, the Ocean, collecting rocks from the beach and taking photographs of nature. The family is thankful for Dr. John Black and the wonderful staff at Tideview for the care and compassion they provided and for allowing Bob the freedom to explore and bring some of the beach back to his room to enjoy for when he could no longer get there himself. Bob is survived by his wife, M. Edna Saulnier; son, Blair Saulnier, Fall River; daughter in-law, Crystal Saulnier; granddaughters, Emily, Madison; sisters, Antoinette Comeau, Dora (Leonard) Gaudet, Elva Jacquard (Paul); and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his brother, Gilbert. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be 11am, on Thursday February 8th 2018 from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Digby. Father Vincent Onyekelu will preside with interment in Madonna Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to Tideview Terrace or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Leave condolences at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com
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