Robert William Wayne Blaney

Sunrise: May 8, 1995 – Sunset: February 4, 2019

It is with sadness we advise Robert William Wayne Blaney passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Campbell River on February 4, 2019. Robert was born on May 8, 1995 to his mother Lydia Joseph and father John Blaney. He was 23 years of age. Robert descends from the Joe / Joseph (Trimble) & Blaney / Coupal families of Sechelt, Squamish, Nisga’a, Homalco Nations & France. Robert grew up on the Homalco Indian Reserve in Bute Inlet near the upper Sunshine Coast of BC. He attended Timberline Secondary School and was known for his love of playing floor hockey and gaming out with his buds on Fortnight. Bob had a quick and a tremendous sense of humour.

Robert is survived by and will be deeply missed by his grandfather Vernon ‘Bubby’ Joseph; parents John and Lydia; siblings Byron, Dustin ‘Durst’ (Kirsten) and Marlene; nieces & nephews John, Isabelle, Easton; aunts & uncles Keith (Leah), Lenora (Bradley), Vernon, Mary (Shane), Wayne, Jason (Laura); and many loving relatives and dear friends.

A service will be held at Homalco Cultural Community Centre, 1218 Bute Crescent, Campbell River on Thursday February 7, 2019 at 11:00 am; and at Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC on Saturday February 9, 2019 at 10:00 am. On line condolences can be found at www.dignitymemorial.com.