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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HENDREN, Robert Bruce - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Robert Bruce Hendren (89) on March 4, 2024. Bob was born on March 4, 1935 in Peterborough, Ontario to Victor and Eva Hendren. In the 1950s he joined the navy and when posted in Halifax he met the love of his life, Lorraine Reyno and they married in November 1956.
Bob was a dedicated family man who loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family and friends. Bob and Lorraine spent many summers in Hubbards and enjoyed the trailer life there. Bob was a talented woodworker and could create beautiful items ranging from rocking horses for his grandchildren to homes the family lived in. Bob loved all animals and had many throughout his life but he particularly loved their little sheltie Teddy.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Lorraine. He was predeceased by brothers Sherwood, Jack, Jim, Elwood, Donald and Ted. Bob leaves behind his family to carry on his legacy, son Garnet (Sandra); son Blair (Christine); daughter Carolyn (Robert); son Scott (Karin); grandchildren Jeffrey, Jennifer, Christopher, Nicholas, Jacob and Alexander; great grandchildren Sierra, Cadince and Ivy.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 2-4pm & 7-9pm, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Benedict Parish on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10am.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the NS Heart & Stroke Foundation. The family gives heartfelt thanks to the staff in Unit 8.4 of the QEII Hospital for the care and compassion that they gave to their father.
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