Robert Charles Sowerby

Robert Charles "Bob" Sowerby, 1928-2020, formerly of Lakeville, Kings County and Ottawa, but more recently of Kentville, passed away on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at age 92 in Evergreen Home for Special Care. Born in Moncton, N.B., he was the son of Robert E. and Rita (Brine) Sowerby. Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Minnie (Beals) of 67 years in 2018, formerly of Bridgetown and Truro and a brother, Harold (Lee). Robert is survived by daughter Deborah L. (Douglas Owen) of Fall River; and son David K (Colleen) of Babcock Ranch, Florida; and grandsons Michael (Kristy Marie) of Fort Myers, Florida and Blake (HeYan) and great grandsons Ivan, Atlas and Orion of Hong Kong. In Ottawa, Bob was employed by the Department of Printing and Stationery which printed the verbatim exchanges of the House of Commons. When Bob was offered an opportunity to return to the Maritimes to be closer to family he accepted the transfer and became Manager of the DSS Printing Plant in Halifax along with its National Defence sub units. He retired as Manager for Printing Operations, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Region. Bob was an avid hockey fan and while residing in Ottawa he was instrumental in amalgamating several subdivision hockey leagues into an interlocking league with the strength to qualify their league for indoor ice time. Bob was also a golfer but always found time for gardening and he excelled at it having won a beautification award and was also featured on TV. Minnie and Bob built their retirement home abutting Silver Lake in Lakeville. They became active members of Billtown Baptist Church with Bob serving on various committees. Retirement meant joining Ken-Wo Golf Club, Valley Gardeners Club and Glooscap Curling Club and making new friends. It also allowed Bob and Minnie time to winter in Bradenton, Florida for many years where they became members of the Canadian Snowbird Association. While there, Bob played golf as a member of the Peridia Golf & Country Club and the Manatee Golf Club in addition to being a member of the Floridana shuffleboard group. Son David and family were living in nearby Tampa during those years so they were able to share many family milestones and memories together. A private family burial took place in Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville in December of last year. A remembrance ceremony with reception will be held at the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville on Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00 am by invitation only due to COVID restrictions. Donations in memory may be made to the Robert E. Sowerby Scholarship Fund at Gallaudet University or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.