PARKER, Robert Lloyd “Rob” – 71, of Lake Echo. Passed away peacefully in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax and raised in Dartmouth but made Lake Echo his home for the last 25 years, enjoying his social time with his dear friends. Prior to his retirement he was in the military, worked for the Cherubini Group as well as the Autoport. His passion was welding. The people closest to Rob will remember him sitting around the kitchen table watching the games. Danny, Carol, Tom and Pam will miss you! He is survived by his son; Ricky, sisters; Donna Lamontagne, Brenda (Neil) Parker, Deborah Jacobs, grandchildren; Tori, Riley, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by his partner, Karen Hunter, his parents; Lloyd and Elsie (Brown) Parker, brother; Rick and sister; Cheryl Parker. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.