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Parnell; Robert Gordon

May 9, 2018 31 Condolences

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Parnell – Robert Gordon, 81, of Berwick, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully in Valley regional Hospital, Kentville, on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Born in Milton, he was a son of the late William and Muriel (Freeman) Parnell.
Bob was a meat cutter and worked for the former IGA grocery store in Liverpool.
He is survived by his son Chris of Waterville; his grandsons Michael, Alex and Nathan of Harbourville and his brother Charles (Doreen) of North Vancouver.
Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his wife Edith (Fralic) and his brothers Douglas, Patrick and George.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. No flowers. Donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    December 30, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    Chris and family: Very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.We have known Bob for many years,having been neighbours at one time.

  2. Judi Maillett

    December 30, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    To Bob’s family,So very sorry to see Bob has passed away.Just talking to him this past summer I think it was. We had a nice chat. In my thoughts & prayers.He is now with his beloved Edith.May he be at peace.

  3. David & Helen Fox

    December 30, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Please except our condolences, Rip

  4. rodney knox

    December 30, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    sincere condolence chris for the loss of your father. A good man who will be missed.

  5. Robert & Sally Fader

    December 31, 2017 at 12:41 am

    To Robert’s family:

    So very sorry to see that Robert has passed away. I always enjoyed talking to Robert when he worked at the I.G.A. store. Sending our sincere condolences at this very difficult time.

  6. Scott Norman

    December 31, 2017 at 2:53 am

    So sorry to hear of bobs passing ,I visited bob a few times when he was at Queens General and always enjoyed talking with him. It’s hard to believe it’s been 37 years since we worked together at the IGA , RIP Bob.

  7. David Whynott of mersey point

    December 31, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Chris I am sorry to hear of your loss I have known your father all my life and he was a great guy.when he worked at IGA he was always willing to offer a hand when needed.a truly great guy.he will be missed by all who knew him.

  8. MARILYN EHYNOT

    December 31, 2017 at 9:45 am

    TO CHRIS AND FAMILY MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON YOUR DAD’S PASSING .

  9. Shelly West

    December 31, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Chris and family
    Very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I’ve many fond memories of his days at the IGA.
    Sincere condolences,
    Shelly (McPhee) West

  10. Bill and Anna Cox

    December 31, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Our deepest sympathy in Bob’s passing, always ready for a chat.

  11. Carolyn Henneberry

    December 31, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Our sincere sympathy to Bob’s family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Dick & Carolyn Henneberry

  12. Ted and Sherri Roy

    December 31, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Dear Chris, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I worked with Bob at the IGA for almost 10 years. He was a great guy. I’m sure you had many good memories to help you through such a hard time. Thinking of you, Ted and Sherri

  13. Mary Sedran

    December 31, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    Charles and other family members, please accept my sincere condolences on Bob`s passing. Since I grew up in Milton I
    knew the Parnell family and always enjoyed talking to Bob whenever I was there to visit my family..

    Sincerely Mary Sedran nee Hatt

  14. Susan MacLeod

    December 31, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Chris and Family I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My sincere condolences.

    Susan MacLeod

  15. Karen Crouse

    December 31, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    To Bob’s family:
    My sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. I knew Bob when he worked at the IGA, many years ago. He always had time for a chat and a joke or two.

  16. Linda Lucier

    December 31, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    Am so sorry to,hear of Bob having passed .

  17. Dan & Barbara MacLaren

    January 1, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Bob was a good neighbor and we had many great chats.
    Dan & Barbara MacLaren

  18. Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett of Brooklyn

    January 1, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Our condolences to Bob Parnells Family. He was Our neighbour for many years, May he RIP. Curtis & Linda Maillett

  19. Sherri and Ted Roy

    January 1, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    Dear Chris, Just a note to let you know that we are thinking of you at this sad time. I worked with your Dad for 10 years and he was a great guy. I`m sure that you have many good memories to help you through. Take care, Sheri and Ted

  20. Judy Hyson

    January 1, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing . My condolences to the family.

  21. Helen Snow

    January 1, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    Chris and Family,
    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
    Sending our Sincere condolences at this sad
    and difficult time.

    Paul and Helen Snow,
    Hammonds Plains, N.S.

  22. Deb Sponagle-taylor

    January 2, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Dear Chris and family,
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
    Oh the memories growing up in the pre fabs and the parties from way back then.
    Your mom and dad were always like friends to me rather then just the adult friends of my parents. Mort and hazel Sponagle.
    I treasure my memories of them as I am sure you do.
    God bless you , may your hearts sorrow heal and fill with warm memories forever of this great man your dad.

  23. Kim Masland, MLA

    January 2, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    To Bob’s Family,

    I always enjoyed chatting with Bob when seeing him with Gary. May your memories give you peace and comfort.

    Sincerely,
    Kim

  24. Kim and Craig Hupman

    January 3, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Chris and family,

    Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Both Craig and I enjoyed working with him at the IGA and later seeing in the store getting his groceries. He would always stop and have a little chat about the good times we all had at the IGA.
    Thinking of you!

    Kim and Craig

  25. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    January 3, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    Our Sincere Condolences to Bob’s family.
    Our thoughts are with you.

  26. Randi Dickie

    January 7, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Our condolences to Bob,s family. It is sad to see that a long time resident of Brooklyn is no longer with us. Thoughts of each of you at this time
    Randi & Ted

  27. Cathleen and Paul Seamone

    January 9, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    Dear Parnell family Hello Chris So sorry for your loss We worked together at the IGA. He was a hard working fellow, a good friend. Take Care Paul

  28. Nancy Spinks

    January 14, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    To Robert’s Family,
    So very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbour to my parents over the years. He will be missed.
    Sincerely,
    Nancy Spinks

  29. Stephanie Miller

    January 23, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    Chris
    So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
    Many fond memories of all the men in the blue coats of the IGA

  30. John Townsend

    April 28, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    Our condolences to Bobs family. Bob and I would meet and chat at the Brooklyn Post Office from time to time, or when he was out for a walk. He was up on events in and around Brooklyn. Sincerely John Townsend & Betty-Anne Williams, Brooklyn Queens County. R.I.P. Bob

  31. Jean DesRosiers

    May 29, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Chris and Family

    So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

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