AVERY, Robert James – Passed away peacefully on April 20, 2008 in his 87th year at Tendercare Nursing Home. Predeceased by wives Rita Winters and Lois Moore. Father of Dean (Marlene), Deanne Morley (Don-Chummy) and Brian (Cindy). Special Papa and Pa to Rita-Ann and JoAnn Varcoe, Chelsey and Brandon, Melanie and Kenneth, Bobbi-Lynn Ross, Gary, Darren and Nancy, Kaleb and Clayton Hernden, Mitchel, Luke, Billy-John, Adam and Melissa McCulloch. Great grandfather of Garrett Ross. Step-father of Wesley (Diana), Nancy McGregor (Ken) and Robert McCulloch. Robert is predeceased by his parents George and Inez Avery and his sister Ena Maki (Bill) and brothers Borden (Francis), Ted (Betty), Lloyd (Mildred) and Howard. Brother-in-law of Elva Avery. Father-in-law of Donnie Varcoe. Uncle Bob to many nieces, nephews and others. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 10 am until time of the funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. John Swain officiating. Interment West Korah Cemetery. Donations to the SAH Cancer Care Fund or the Elk’s Oncology Van would be appreciated.
