In Memory of

Robert

Grant

Peterson

Obituary for Robert Grant Peterson

Peterson, Robert Grant, 72, Pembroke, passed away July 20,2019 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Yarmouth, June 3, 1947 he was a son to the late Shurburne and Joan (Jefford) Peterson. Robert was an RCW and worked at Harbourside Lodge for 31 years. He was a wood master and could create anything with wood. He was a 4H leader for many years and enjoyed his Wednesday nights with the boys playing cards. He is survived by his loving wife Marion Deveau; children Julie Peterson, South Korea; Carrie (Lyndon) Allen, Kemptville; Aldena (Dereck) Deveau, Beaver bank; Troy (Joanne) Nickerson, Musquidobit Harbour; brothers John Peterson, Ontario; Barry Peterson, NFLD; Mike (Darlene), BC; sisters Maureen (Neil) Durkee, Yarmouth; Anne (Morton) Cunningham, Chebogue; grandchildren and his pride and joy , Maryssa, Noah, Jayden, Lauren and Christopher. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Linda Gray. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There will be a Celebration of Roberts life, Wednesday, July 24th,2019 at 2pm. from the Cranberry Head Beach. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Gilles Boudreau Cancer Help Fund. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net