Robert Hugh Daniels

DANIELS, Robert Hugh - It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Hugh Daniels announce his sudden passing on Monday, October 17, 2016. “Bob” passed away quietly at his home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at the age of 82. Bob was born in Hamilton, Ontario to the late Clifford and Lila Daniels. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife Anna of 57 years and his two children Derrick (Tamsin) and Calvin (Christine). Bob will be fondly remembered by his three grandchildren Yma, Martin and Carson. Bob is also survived by his only brother Bill (Gladys) Daniels of Mississauga, Ontario. In 1953 Bob joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served on the HMCS Huron, HMCS Buckingham and HMCS Swansea in Korea, Europe, the U.S.A. and the Caribbean. In 1958 he was honourably discharged from the Royal Canadian Navy and later received the Korean Volunteer Service Medal. Following his Naval service Bob returned to Halifax where he was employed by Philco Corp. maintaining radar systems at HMCS Shearwater. It was in Halifax that he met his future wife Anna May Daniels (nee Gaetz). Bob and Anna were married in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S on May 30th, 1959. In 1962 they moved to West Germany where Bob worked for Philco Corp. and led a team of technicians that calibrated test equipment at Canadian Air Force bases in West Germany, France and Italy. Upon his return to Canada in 1965, Bob joined Technical Marketing & Associates as one of their original employees and quickly rose to the position of President. Bob proudly led the expansion of TMA across Canada. In 1989, at the age of 55, Bob retired from TMA to enjoy more time with family and friends. Bob had a deep passion for the ocean. He loved entertaining friends, family & colleagues on his various boats. Bob made many friends over the years through his love of marathons, the Dartmouth Sportsplex, the Fleming Investment Club, the Korea Veterans Assoc. of Canada and the HMCS Sackville. At Bob’s request there will not be a funeral or visitation. His ashes will be spread on the ocean by Anna, Derrick & Calvin and their immediate families. In lieu of flowers we would ask that donations may be made in Bob’s name to the HMCS Sackville Fund. The family would also like to express their thanks to CST. Stuart McCulley of the Halifax Regional Police, Dartmouth Emergency Health Services and the staff at the Dartmouth Hospital. Online condolences may be viewed or sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com