Robert (Bob) Burchell passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, N.S. at the age of 91. Born on August 2, 1928 in Sydney Mines, N.S., he was the son of Josephine and Robert Burchell. Bob is predeceased by his wife Lillian (Hartnett), Halifax. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn, Halifax; Robert Jr. (Denise), Upper Tantallon; David (Helen), Halifax; six grandchildren, Liam, Olivia (Rob and Denise), Sophia, Bobby, David Jr. and Bianca (David and Helen); and Jay. He is predeceased by his parents Josephine and Robert, sisters Rita , Mary, Theresa, Patricia, Gertrude , and Irene, and brothers, Stanley and Peter.
After graduating from Notre Dame and Sydney Mines High Schools, Bob graduated from St. Francis Xavier University, and later attended Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., and Dalhousie University. His teaching career began in the province of Manitoba (3 years), and he continued as a teacher, administrator and director with the Physical Education Department of the former Halifax District School Board (32 years).
Bob had a number of loves in his life, namely his wonderful wife Lillian, his children and grandchildren. He also loved his Alma Mater St FX, his good friends, the young people he worked with in his teaching career, people in general, and last, but not least, sports, as both an athlete and spectator.
A family burial has taken place in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
“Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man”.
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