ROBLEE – John “Jack”, 92. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack on May 28th, 2019 at Shoreham Village, Chester, Nova Scotia.
He was born May 14th, 1927 in Springhill, Nova Scotia and made Milton, Nova Scotia his home.
After graduating high school he became a salesman and started his successful career in the food industry. He became a salesman for Atlantic Wholesalers in St. John, New Brunswick. He was soon requested by TRA Foods (Sobeys) to come to Nova Scotia’s South Shore and open up this territory for their new warehouse. After many successful years he became manager of Liverpool operations and still later Sales Manager for the South Shore. 35 years with Sobeys went by quickly with John enjoying every day of the sale.
In retirement he enjoyed many winters in Florida, playing bridge and golf several times a week he made many lifelong friends there as well. Between his winter months in Florida he spent much of his time with Horace MacPherson his very dear friend who helped John fill his days and have purpose in his retirement.
He is survived by his sons, Douglas (Deborah) of Lincoln, NB; John (Jane) of Oxford, NS; William of NS; and daughter Jean of NS. His beloved granddaughter Wendy (Sean) Whitehead of Halifax, NS; grandson Shawn (Tina) Roblee of Red Deer, AB, great-grandsons Joel (Jennifer) Hunter of Halifax, NS, Joshua (Tiffiany) Hunter of Halifax, NS, Jory (Alicia) Hunter of Halifax, NS, Marcus Roblee of Red Deer, AB and great-granddaughters Kristen Hunter of Halifax, NS and Lauren Roblee of Red Deer, AB. Great-great -grandsons Jonah Hunter, Dax Hunter and James Hunter and great-great-granddaughter Jaina Hunter.
John was predeceased by his wife Elta.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside service for family and friends and a burial at Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Nova Scotia will take place a later date. Donation may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association and online condolences sent to: www.chandlersfuneral.com
We wish a sincere thank-you to the staff of Shoreham Village who treated their “John Jack” with such dignity and love we can never repay them.
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Noweta and Ron
To the family
I got to know this fine gentleman when I worked at MacPherson’s many years ago, he always made sure the shelves were filled and we were doing our job , but many chats and laughter throughout the day , Our deepest condolences to all the family
Bernie and Margaret Swain
I got to know John playing bridge at the Seaside bridge club some 18 years ago. He was an accomplished player but, more than that, a warm, caring person. I always enjoyed his company. My wife and I offer our condolences to his family and friends.
Diane White
Sincere Condolences to Mr Roblee’s family and friends. I never knew Mr Roblee but I have heard many lovely things about him and his dear wife from their neighbors Wendy and Lloyd Borden who were devoted to them for years. Bless them all.
John LEEFE
Nancy and I very much enjoyed our friendship with Jack. He was always up- beat, well informed and ready for a good jaw on the hot topic of the day. I always got interesting advice from Jack. We will remember him with a smile.
Lawrence Boutilier
I am very sad to hear of John’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with and for John for a long time. John took me under his hand and taught me how to sell. I worked for him until he retired. I can tell you that John Roblee was one of the BEST. He will be missed by many people and I am one of them.
RIP John.
Peggyand Richard Hatt
To Jack’s family .
Richard and I were sorry to hear about Jack. There was no finer man than Jack. Jack and Elta were wonderful neighbors. I miss them both. Please accept Richard’s and my sympathies
Sincerely Richard and Peggy Hatt
Becky Lavender
To John’s family.
I also met John while working at MacPherson’s. As Horace’s manager I got to work along side of John for over 15 years. I learned a lot about retail from this guy, he loved loved what he did. It saddens me deeply to hear of John’s passing and I send my condolences to all his family and friends. RIP John
David Weintraub
I am sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a gentlemen.
I meet John at the Seaside Bridge Club and enjoyed his quick wit and humour. He played cards with an unmistakable determination but always maintained his fairness.
My Sympathies to the family.
David Weintraub
Betty Kennedy
I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. He will be remembered, in Liverpool, as a great bridge player. He taught me a few things about the game. In April I spent a week at Shoreham Village in Chester for respite care. I’m so glad that I had those visits with John while I was there. Sincerely,
Betty Kennedy
Wendy Borden
To Wendy and the family of Jack Roblee. Lloyd and I considered Jack and Elta to be 2 of our dearest friends and 2 of the best neighbours we could have ever had. We will miss him dearly.
Lloyd and Wendy Borden
Wendy borden
Wendy and the family of Jack Roblee. Lloyd and I considered Jack and Elta to be two of our dearest friends and two of the best neighbours you could have. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will miss him dearly
Lloyd and Wendy Borden
Phyllis Leaman
So sorry to read about the loss to our village and to friends in Springhill. Jack.
, Elta and I were almost neighbors in Springhill and Milton. We have lost a good one !!!
LINDA
Remembered lovingly by Niece Linda Warren of Ottawa, Ontario. Will be missed for his good cheer and spirit and one wicked crib player
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
So sorry to hear of John’s passing,regrets to all of his family and many friends.
Carla Lowther
Wendy and Shawn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in the loss of your grandfather. Times like this are never easy.
Linda
The Warren family will host a glass, play a round of crib and tell family stories in the fondest of memories of our uncle Jack and his history with our Dad Kenneth and brother George, brought up as brothers by Elizabeth and Harry Warren of Springhill, NS.