Rob was born May 22, 1944 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He went to Ontario as a young man to work and he came back home to Cape Breton in 2007 to retire.
Rob was happiest when he was out working. He decided to go back to work and got a job at Home Hardware in Sydney. He liked being around people and helping them out. He looked forwarded to his nightly chats with his sister Leah. He enjoyed coaching his three son's in baseball. Hunting and fishing with his older brother Ches and camping with his sister Flora's family. Rob had a big heart for others.
Rob is survived by his sisters Leah Ferguson, Flora Antonello (Pius), brother Chesley Snow (Maisie), special family members Karen Brewer, Valerie Bourgeois, Nancy Carson and Norma Carson as well as his many Nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by his Parents Mary Louise and John Snow, Sisters Sadie Snow, Mable Kibyuk, Louise Carson, Emily Lynk, Brothers William, Andy and Charles(in infancy). Rob is missed by his three sons Keith (Sandra), Troy (Lynn) and Trevor.
A memorial will take place at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery.
Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.pattenfuneral.com.
In lieu of flower's, donations in Rob’s memory may be made to the Birch Grove Rural Development Association, the Port Morien Wild Life Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
