James Robert Bragg

Bragg, Robert James age 86, of Digby passed away February 18, 2019 at Digby General Hospital. Born in Long Branch, Toronto, Ontario to the late Percival and Gertrude (Simpson) Bragg. Robert joined the Navy in 1951 at the age of 17. He was a Boatswain, diver until he retired as a Petty Officer in 1972. After retirement he farmed and planted large vegetable gardens. He also worked at Cornwallis taking care of the grounds. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 122, Clementsport. He enjoyed hunting with his sons and hounds. He loved to fish, was an avid outdoors man and loved dogs. Robert is survived by wife, Jeannie W. Bragg; daughters, Roberta (Donald Yanke), Wendy (Rick Beaton); sons, Gordon (Colleen Manzer), Angus (Julie Marquette) and Ian; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Donations in memory can be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Leave a message for the family at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com