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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KONTUK,
Robert Archibald - It is with a heavy heart that the family of Robert
Kontuk announce his passing at the Westview Health Center in
Rob was predeceased by his parents Robert Kontuk and Caroline (White) Leslie and his brother Freddie Kontuk.
Rob was born on December 23, 1958, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He was the eldest of his eight siblings: Freddie, Fraser (Lydia), Cheryl (Kenny), Scott, Michelle (Johnny), Michael, Angela (Gord), Debbie (Jason) and Jonathan.
Rob was married to his wife Sharron for 35 years. Rob will be deeply missed by his children: Dawn, Evan (Meagan) and Melissa (Mandy); His grandchildren: Brook-Lynn, Madison, Cayden, Macoy and Violet as well as his great grandchildren Nova and Lincoln, his many nieces and nephews along with his extended family and close friends.
Rob served as a Cook/Baker in the Canadian Armed Forces for 10 years. He was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1988, he transferred to Edmonton where he completed his last year of service. From Edmonton he and his family made their way north to Fort McMurray where he did several jobs. Eventually, he worked as an Equipment Coordinator at the Albian Oil Plant. In 2014, he and Sharron moved to Spruce Grove while he continued to work in Fort McMurray for a few more years.
Rob
had many interests - cooking/baking, reading, playing cards, watching hockey
(Go Leafs), fishing, boating, camping and listening to music. He loved
watching "Real TV": The News, Cop Shows and UFC. Rob had a passion
for animals especially for his dog Lady that he would walk faithfully twice
a day.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Veterans Association, Food Bank, 17218-107 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta TSS 1E9 (Legacy 10 Jun 2023)
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