THEAKSTON – Robert “Bob” Eugene 80, of Greenfield, Queens County.
Mom (Freda) welcomed Dad into heaven on January 19, 2015.
Born in Greenfield, he was son of the late Major Gordon and Evelyn Hughena (Hunt) Theakston.
He told us his greatest accomplishments were his children, Jeff, Jennifer (Andrew) Moir and Jamie. He loved to talk about his granddaughter Alexandra Moir and the beautiful harp he made for her to use in Music Therapy work. Serving in his church, Greenfield Baptist, singing in the choir, doing work in the community and helping out wherever needed made him happy. Mom and Dad worked side by side building their own houses and cottages and Dad was very proud of each and every one. Before retirement, Dad worked at CBC Halifax as an audio technician and then technical producer on many shows including Don Messer’s Jubilee and Singalong Jubilee. He enjoyed reliving these days with whomever would listen. He was a kind and hard working man and will be greatly missed!
No visitation or service per Dad’s request.
We would like to thank Pastor Wade, Doug, Shirley and Marilyn for their unending love and support.
Donations may be made to the Greenfield Baptist Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Valerie and Donald Inness
Dear Theakston Family:
Families have gotten so much bigger with each generation one doesn’t get to meet the off springs of distant cousins. Bobby was the second cousin of my mother. Her mother was a Hunt. We would visit Greenfield when we were young, but didn’t get to meet Bobby until much later in life. He was a very handsome gentleman. I hope you will find peace in the memories you have made with your Dad and may they live on in your hearts and minds.
Distant Cousin
Valerie Leslie Inness
Chrissy Hunt
It makes me sad to read of Bob’s passing. His presence will be missed at our community events. He was always willing to lend a hand and did his share and more. He will be missed. My sympathies to Bob’s family.
Rod & Ann Golden
Jeff: So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Thinking of you & your family at this sad time. Rod & Ann Golden
Sam Hunt
So sorry to hear, although I haven’t been back home too many times since I left way back in 1952 I still remember all the good times we had growing up in Greenfield.
Our sympathies to Bob’s family.
sylvia verge forbes
IM so sorry for the Theakston family; remember the good times. i know there were many;
rip bob.
Cathy Smith
Theakston family….Bob was a wonderful man…..many laughs with him…many serious talks….a friend….
Please accept my condolences….
Cathy
Judi Milne
So very, very sorry to read about Bob’s passing. I have many memories of years at CBC, planked salmon dinners in Greenfield where we would reminisce and many phone calls when I worked in Liverpool. Rest in peace and my thoughts to his family.
Anne MacDonald
Bob was a beautiful person. His presence was uplifting, and it was a privilege to know him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Pearl Davis-Foyers
Jennifer, Jeff and Jamie
Many happy memories of times with your family growing up. Your parents were sweet and wonderful people. My thoughts are with you in this sad time. Pearl and family
Rosemary Haley
I only had the pleasure of meeting Bob once but it was an inspiration. He spoke of how music played a major part in his children’s lives and how proud he was of his granddaughter. My deepest condolences to all of Bob’s family and particularly to Jamie. God has welcomed him home.
Linda Freeman
Bobby T will be missed by us all. He was our Mr Fix-it, Go-to kinda guy and enjoyed helping out where he could, esp. with the sound systems in the hall and church. I will miss his smiles and winks, having him in the choir with his great tenor voice and at meetings where he always handled the repair and troubleshooting issues. The only consolation is that he is now with his beloved ‘Toots” in heaven.
Harry and Joan Dunnington
We would like to express our condolences to Robert Theakston ‘s family. Our wonderful friend Jamie was so kind to take both of us to visit his parents in their home and the kind, caring personalities that we experienced in their home has stayed with us over the years. We wish to express our sympathies to all the family, it is a very sad time for friends and family.
Judy & Nick von Wahl
The community of Greenfield will never be the same without Bob. He was one of the first to welcome us when we moved here. Bob always had a smile and a hug for me, his gentle spirit will be missed. I am sad for his family and the community, but I am happy for him as he is with the his Freda, but even more importantly he is with his Lord and in peace. Thank you Bob for being a part of my life.
Mike and JoAnne Bishop
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing , he will surely be missed in Greenfield by all who knew him and by those that did not . There will be daily reminders of him everywhere we look , Hunts Beach , the firehall , rec centre , church , and the school and even Band Camp, all have Bob’s mark on them .Gone but not forgotten , rest in peace Bob , you deserve it . Xo Jo and Mike
Don Lohnes
Jim, sorry to hear of the passing of your father, please accept our condolences. Don and Pam Lohnes
Jocelyn (Freeman) Simard
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember many fun summers on Ponhook Lake with your family. My condolences to your family. God Bless
Bob and Marlean Rhodenizer and family
Jeff, Jennifer, Jamie and families,
Cousins Shirley and Marilyn & families,
Many years of valued friendship with your dear loved one, incl days of working at CBC.(Marlean) and the family and church times of sharing.
May memories of Bob and Freda bless you as you see rays of
sunshine sent from a loving God. Bob & Marlean Rhodenizer and
family at Barss Corner.
Shirley Uhlman
Jeff,Jennifer and Jamie, Michael and I would like you to know are thoughts are with you and your loved ones. Your Dad was a wonderful man and will be missed by his community.
Lorraine & Russell Hurshman
Jennifer, our family’s sincere condolences are sent to you and your family on your great loss. Although our paths have not crossed for many years, we think of you with fondest memories and talk about how your father and you made possible the opportunity for our daughter,Joanne, your music student, to be on the 22 hazelwood Christmas show at CBC. We sincerely hope that you and your family will find comfort in the memories of your wonderful father and mother. Those we love never die, they live in our hearts forever.
David and Fern McClafferty
To Bob’s Family:
Our sincere condolences to all on the loss of Bob. David worked with Bob at CBC. May memories of happier times be a comfort to you.
Marianne and George Morrison
Jennifer, Jeff and Jamie and their families,
You were so fortunate to have had such a wonderful father, grandfather and father-in-law. Bob will be missed in the community of Greenfield. He was an ambitious volunteer and his hard work will leave a legacy which will never be forgotten. We will miss his smile and friendly greeting at church and his presence in the sound booth. His talents will certainly be missed during the performances in the community as everyone knew Bob would be there to help with the sound system.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Marianne & George
Bob and Merna Cox
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. His help in getting us tickets for the salmon supper was appreciated. He will be missed. Love and prayers
Patsy and Brian Jacobs
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father , Jennifer. I don’t know your brothers as well as I feel I do you , but our condolences to your whole family.
Brian reads the paper every morning and noted the obit today. He remembers Jeff and Jaime. I know you lost your mom only 2-3 years ago and that was difficult . Our hearts go out to you at this time knowing it helps little , but is a help worth doing.
Not knowing the details , we hope from your Dad’s point of view, it is a blessing and an end to suffering more here .
Wilbert Hunt
My condolences to Bobs family. He was one of the good guys. He was always there to help me when I was growing up in Greenfield.
Wilbert
Doug Colborne
Jeff, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. It’s been a long time since we were all together back in Spryfield as kids but I still remember your dad and how interesting and friendly a person he was.
Susan Trombley
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing . He was a very welcoming and cheerful sight each summer we arrived in Greenfield for cottage time and visited the church . His kindness was more than anyone could have asked for, each time our son sang or preached at the church making sure sound was always just right and making us feel so welcome anytime we saw him whether at church , or at the suppers . He wil be dearly missed.
Huskins' Family
Theakston
Jeff, Jennifer, Jamie, and granddaughter Alexandra:
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Dad is at peace now and reunited with the love of his life. There is great comfort in this. Love and prayers,
The Huskins Family
Doug Shaffner
Sad to learn that Bob is no longer with us. Bob and I joined the CBC on the same day,July 4 1955 and I have many fond memories of working with him throughout the ensuing years.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Doug Shaffner
Veronica
Jim, sending a hug your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you’re on my mind. My deepest sympathies for you and your family. I never had the pleasure to meet your father but I can definitely see him smiling in the company of his beloved Freda.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Robert Theakston,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Sharon and Tony Vella
Please accept our condolences at this very sad time. Bob was a very warm and kind man, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I hope his smile will remain in everyone’s hearts as in yours.
Sandy Murdock
Jim,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May the memories you have help comfort you at this diffuclt time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wayne & Ann-Marie Crouse
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was a great person that we had the privilege of knowing, he will be greatly missed by many many people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Kim Lohnes CCA
I am saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I enjoyed my visits with him. My sympathies to all of his family.
Marion Bolivar
Dear Theakston family…..I am sorry to hear of your loss. Bob and Freda were great friends to Dougald and I . He will be truly missed in the community. Also at church, where I always recieved a friendly hug and some great conversations. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time. Treasure your memories and know he was truly loved.
Jim & Laura Bennet
All our sympathy goes out to Bob’s family. His days at CBC were marked by hard work, inventive thinking and a strong sense of companionship. A kinder soul we’ve never known.
Ron and Kathy Ramey
To Jamie, Jeff and Jennifer: It is with fond memories of your Dad and your Mother that I have. I will miss Bob greatly for he was
always there for me whenever I needed his help and advice. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Ronnie and Kathy
Marlene Robart
Jennifer, Jamie, Jeff and family.
Thinking of you in your loss. Through the years your dad participated in many community and other celebrations with so many village families. He always had a soft voice, a gentle smile and will be sorely missed. It’s so hard to let go of the ones we love. God bless….
James Thomas
My dad Jim Thomas sends his sympathy to Bobby’s family. He has fond memories of all the boys from Greenfield. He is looking at a Baseball Team picture with Bob , and many of the boys like, Boardie, Sammy, Paul, Freddie, and Buddy to name a few. Dad left Greenfield in 1969, but visits every few years. Please know that he is thinking of you all at this time. Kathleen Thomas-Parks
Doug & Denise Balcom
Jim. Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Doug, Denise and family.
Troy & Tracy Wagner
Very sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you.
Troy, Tracy, Kaitlyn, Jenna and Jessy.
Natalie Herman
Jeff, Jennifer and Jamie,
My deepest condolences go out to all of you. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Bob very long; but in the time I did, may it give you solace in knowing his family was his greatest treasure.It was my pleasure to have known him, as short as it was.
Natalie
Kevin and Marsha Freeman
Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. God blessed us with memories of both your mom and your dad, we will always treasure and keep close to our hearts.
Love to you all,
Kevin, Marsha and family
Val Lenethen
Jennifer, Jeff and Jamie:
I was so sorry to hear of your dad’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Your dad was one of a kind, the best kind, and he will be missed.
Brad and Amanda Cassel
We are saddened to hear of Bob’s passing…he was a true gentleman and a proud member of the Greenfield community. He spread this pride across several organizations in the area including our music boot camp where he tirelessly offered his talents and knowledge for the past 7 years. I will greatly miss sharing stories of audio mishaps and learning from his well qualified counsel. To so many, his legacy will be that of a simply excellent and neighbourly man, who got involved and helped out whenever called upon or saw a need. May his family and friends find peace and comfort in the lifetime of memories he shared with you all. God Bless you Bob. Rest in Peace.
Donna J Currie
To Jeff and siblings. I am sending along my sincere sympathies on this sad time. I know it is difficult to lose a parent and it seems even harder when they are your last parent.
Know that many people are sharing your grief with you and have you in their thoughts hearts and prayers.
Donna Currie, Bridgewater
Vivian Lenethen
Jeff, Jennifer, and Jamie:
Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of your dad, a wonderful friend.
Vivian
Brian Moors
I wanted to express sincere condolences to the Theakston family .My Mom ,Marjorie was Gordon’s step sister .I remember well as a very young boy my wonderful summers in Greenfield and the warmth and fun of being around “Big Bob “and his great smile .His thoughtfulness some years later as he showed me the “wonders “of radio and TV sound and production ,my lasting impression was how much his fellow comrades at CBC respected him and his work .His kindness and example are in my thoughts today .May you find peace knowing how respected and loved he was .
Brian Moors
Jim Longmire
I worked with BoB at the CBC and would describe him as one of the nicest, most pleasant people One could have the privledge of knowing. He will be sorely missed,
Allen Bruce
Hello Jim
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. Although I didn’t know him, I suspect you’re a chip off the old block, so I would have liked him.
Al.
Danielle
You’re in my prayers. Very sorry for your loss.
Karen Jones
Jennifer….I heard of your Dad’s passing…..it is so hard to lose a Dad. My prayers and sympathies to you, Andrew and Alexandra and to your family.
Helen (Thomas) Hansford
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I have so many great memories of growing up in Greenfield. Always enjoyed our chats each July at the planked salmon supper. He will be missed. Our sympathies to all the family. Helen & Gordon
Mary and Gerry Wile
To Bob’s family–I worked with Bob for many years. As well, my wife, Mary, who performed as a Buchta Dancer on the Messer show always said how much she admired Bob and enjoyed their talks during the making of the show. He will be missed.
Gerry and Mary Wile
Murray Hutchinson
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I worked with Bob at the CBC and had a wonderful friendship with himand could not have had a better colleague to work with. I had gotten to know his son Jamie and know he will miss his Dad. All the best Jamie, and to the rest of his family.
Murray Hutchinson
Joey and Angie
Angie and I stopped in to see Bob just last summer,. and we talked of our CBC memories.Bob was the audio operater when I did my first show with Don Messer’s Jubillee and it was there that I got the nickname ” Country Joe ” and Bob always called me by that name..We worked many years as part of a great crew of nice people.
Memories,a great gift that is here for always.You were one of the best Bob.
Dr. Mirbod and Staff
To Bob’s family
We just wanted to say how sorry we are to hear the passing of your Dad/Grand Dad. We all loved it when Bob came in to our office. Such a sweet man and will be missed by all. Loved to see him SMILE!!! and enjoyed his talks about his family. We are thinking of you all.
Dr. Mirbod and Staff
Dorothy and Bill Grant
Both of us were truly upset to learn of Bob’s death.In my case, I had a long “chat” with him at the CBC Christmas lunch and although he told me about his serious health issues, candidly, I still believed we would meet again in 2015. Alas, this will never be but we will never forget what wonderful man he was and how much he was respected by every one who knew him and liked him so very much!
Bill and Dorothy Grant
Gwenn & Bill Oakes
Deepest sympathy to the Theakston family on Bob’s passing. Greenfield will never ‘sound’ the same again without Bob at the controls. His passing leaves an empty space in many lives and organizations in the community. He will be missed.
Gwenn & Bill
Jen
Jim,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you.
Bunny ~ Ann ~ Virginia ~ Gertie
Dear Jennifer ~ Jeff ~ Jamie & Families
We are saddened to hear of your loss of your Dad. May it bring you some comfort to know that he and your Mom are reunited once again in God’s Wondrous Kingdom where everything is so beautiful with no more sickness or pain. Your Dad will be missed by many as he was very involved with the village of Greenfield. Please find comfort knowing that others share also in your loss. Take care and God be with you all during your time of sorrow and always.
Bunny ~ Ann ~ Virginia & Gertie
Terry&Lisa Parkinson
Jamie,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Carolyn Hudson
To Jennifer, Jamie, Jeff and family members:
I know that I am one of many that will truly miss Bob as he was always there when I needed advice and was a true friend to all that needed him. His space in the choir loft and his space at the back of our church will always be a reminder of his tender presence. Much loved and much missed.
Carolyn Hudson (Henley)
Doug & Bonnie Croft
The Lord has welcomed another wonderful soul into His presents and although we may feel a little sorry for ourselves for Bob’s leaving us we know by faith that he has obtained the ultimate goal. Bob ran the good race and fought the good fight, now as Freda waited on the far side bank of Jordan, Bob has joined her forevermore. Sincere condolences to Jeff, Jamie, Jennifer, Andrew & Alexandra.
Doug & Bonnie
Rob Pealing
Sincere condolences to the whole family. I am going to miss Bob. When I joined the choir he took me under his wing and gave me some clues as to what all these dots with funny tails mean.
Pam Matthews
Dear Jennifer,Jamie and Jeff,
I was saddened to read of your Dad’s passing and am so sorry for your loss. My late Mom was your Dad’s aunt, being a half sister to your grandfather Gordon.Your Dad was always “Big Bob ” to my two brothers and me, as opposed to “Little Bob “his younger uncle. . Although he was older than us, by a few years ,your Dad allowed us to follow him around and patiently showed us the “highlightrs” of Greenfield, where we spent some time on summer vacations
I hope you three will stay close and look after each other, every parent’s wish after they are gone.
“Memories of the ones we have loved still cast their gentle glow to grace our days and light our paths wherever we may go.
Pam(Moors) Matthews
Nellie Crouse
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father / grandfather.
Ruby Ramey
Jeffrey, Jamie, Jennifer and Family
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Bob will surely be missed.
Björn Svenson
I’m sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.
He was a great man and will be truly missed.
My sincere condolences.
Gerald & Vina Moses
So sorry to read of Bob’s passing..Remember Freda and Bob as neighbours in Halifax… Was happy to see them when we moved down to Queens County on retirement.
Our condolences to his family, extended family & friends..
Gerald & Vina Moses
Harry Roberts
Very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all the Theakston family. May God be with you. Bob and Frieda always made me feel part of their family. Many fond memories over many years from early days babysitting Jennifer and Jeffrey on Elm St, to sharing the pioneering days together with Bob at CBHT, to videotaping Jennifer’s wedding. I admired Bob’s expertise as sound engineer; he was truly one of the best. I will remember Bob in music — every time I hear Catherine MacKinnon’s rendition of “Farewell to Nova Scotia”. Bob’s expertise truly made her have the “Voice of an Angel”.
KARYN WINTERS THOMAS
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Bob,I knew he was ill when I had the pleasure of visiting with him during the summer before I returned home to New Brunswick, but I felt he would still be there when I visited again. He was such a supportive part of the community and the church ,so many will share a loss with you his family .
I remember how proud Aunt Ev was of him.and his family. .He was so kind and compassionate as were many people from
Greenfield when Dad (Mervyn Winters) passed away.
He is in the prayers and heart of many,
Best wishes alwaysTo all of the family.
Cheryl (Winters) Goulding
So very sorry for your loss. Living out of province for more than 30 years, I remember Bobby as a younger man when Dad (Mervyn Winters) made regular trips to Greenfield to visit Lora and families. I remember him as being very funny, kind, very funny and a compassionate man. He was a well respected man and will surely be missed by his community and family. Thoughts and prayers are with the family as you get through a difficult time. God bless.
Marty Raine
I was saddened to read of Bob’s passing. I worked with him at CBC
Hfx for a number of years before transferring to Calgary.
He was very helpful in my early career. He visited me and Helen at
our home in Calgary when he was working with the Host Broadcast
group for the 88 Winter Olympics.
I also knew Prof Theakston at Dalhousie Univ during my time there.
Charalyn (Freeman) Kriz
I will miss Bob on my regular visits to Greenfield…….in the choir, in the soundbooth, keeping an eye on the fitness centre. He was always to be found lending a hand wherever he could, fixing whatever needed to be repaired. Recent years were not so kind to Bob, may he now rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family and friends…..he will be missed.