Robert Cousins

Robert Cousins, born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, beloved husband of his predeceased wife Peggy Cousins (nee Hawkins) of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 94 years in Claresholm, AB. Robert is survived by his daughter Jennifer Cousins from Calgary; son Robert David Cousins from Calgary, step-daughter Cheryl Schmidt (Jerry) of Claresholm; step-son Richard Hawkins (Judy) of Calgary; step-son Greg Cousins (Deborah) of Calgary; and step-son Randall Cousins of Red Deer. He is also survived by his grandchildren Shane Robertson of Calgary, Samantha Greaves of England, UK, Christopher Greaves (Julieanne) of England with great-granddaughter Scarlett; step-granddaughter Deanna Irwin (John) of Wainwright AB, Cristy DeSutter (Will) of Black Diamond, AB with step great-grandchildren Brooklyn and Marissa, Darla Wagner (Jesse) of Black Diamond, AB and step great-grandchildren Rylie, Austin and Cheyenne. He was predeceased by daughter Maureen Greaves from England and predeceased son-in-law Michael Greaves from England.

Robert was known as “Father Bob” to some and had a great sense of Irish humour. His passion was playing the piano. He was a great piano player and piano teacher. He would tell his daughter Jennifer to cut her finger nails as he could hear her clicking the keys on the piano with her nails. He also played the pipe organ at the churches and at events etc. He was well known to many. He enjoyed going to the mountains with Peggy and loved the Okanagan in B.C. His request was that we “raise the arm” in memory and to remember him with his Irish sense of humour. Robert requested we have no service for him and we respect his wishes. He will be dearly missed by his family and many. We wish you peace within your heart and soul and we know you will be looking over us all with love in your heart and laughter.

We also want to thank everyone at the Willow Creek Auxiliary Extended Care Unit in Claresholm, AB for taking care of dad for us. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly the Canadian Cancer Society, (#200, 325 Manning Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5) or to a charity of your choice. Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca

MAY THE ROADS RISE TO MEET YOU

MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK

MAY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE

THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS

AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND