Robert (Bob) Confrey passed away peacefully with family members by his side, on Sunday June 11, 2023 at Eagle Ridge Manor in Port Moody. Bob was born in Winnipeg on November 26, 1930, moved to Vancouver at a young age and married Buryl Borjesson on November 25, 1955.
He started his career at the Canadian White Pine Company Limited, then moved onto Continental Can Company, where he was one of the first employees and was employee number 1 at the end of his career.
He was a member of the Seaforth’s Highlanders Reserves and volunteered many hours as a Scout & Ventures Leader. Bob was an avid nature lover and enjoyed hiking and camping and had a keen interest in history and enjoyed reading and watching movies.
Bob is survived by his wife, Buryl, children, Richard (Denis), Robert (Karen), Randall (Colleen), and grandchildren, Bradlee (Natalia), Brendan, Riley, Brett, Jayden. Bob is also survived by his sister-in-law Adele and nieces/nephews, Michelle, Jill, Corinne, Linda, Diana, Gary, Fred, Dan, and Timothy.
Bob survived his brothers, sisters, and in-laws, Bud (Evelyn), Ken (Elsie), Ted (Gladys), Molly, Patricia (Bill), and Pauline (Lorri).
A celebration of life for Robert will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a reception to follow at First Memorial Funeral Services Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B8G7.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com for the Confrey family.
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