Robert "Bob" Murdock

Bob studied sciences at Saint Mary’s University. He was employed for several years at Dugger’s Men’s Wear. He left there and had a long and distinguished career in the medical instrumentation field, first working Carl Zeiss Canada Inc. and then developing and building his own company Microworks Inc. Bob was well known and highly respected in medical, research and educational institutions throughout the Maritimes, for his skill; personal and professional services; and gentlemanly manner. Bob was a Maritime Figure Skating Champion in the 60’s. He enjoyed scuba diving and was employed as a diver in Bedford Institute of Oceanography during his university years.

Bob adored his wife of 37 years, Frances (Kelly) Murdock. He was a devoted father to sons: Joseph, Michael and Stephen, and to daughter Karen, and much loved brother-in-law to Rita (Jim Mahar), Michael (Beatriz) Kelly, and Teresa Spearman. To all who knew him, Bob was a role model of a loving father, family man and friend. He was a highly skilled craftsman who loved working around his home, for his family. He was solid and steady in all situations, and always generous in heart and spirit, with his time and skills in helping others.

Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive on Thursday, August 26th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday August 27th, Saint Benedict Church at 10:00 a.m., Father Thomas Mabey officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. To send an on-line message of condolence, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.