HARLOW-ROBAR, Mary Patricia (Pat) age 76 of Bear River First Nation passed away August 8th at home . It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces Pat’s passing. She was a daughter of Sarah (Pictou) and James Harlow.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years “Watt” Ira Robar. Daughters; Phyllis (Rick), Clara (Rod), Christine (Kelly). Sons; “Bub” William (Cindy), Freddy (Lacey). She also had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren; Jeremey (Chelsea), Adrian, Samara (Tim), Chelsea (Ronny), Kaitlin (Kris), Amber (Andrew), Erin, Opal (Adam) and Brendon. She always had smiles for her great-grandchildren; Owen, Tyson, Madison, Olivia, Forrest, Joseph, Ainsley, Gunner, Aries, Emilia, Diana, Ira and Sophie. Her special family included; Danny and Annette, Scott and Janet, Sherry (Kelly), Randy, God-daughter Shelly (Darrell) and sisters in-law: Violet, Sandy (Allan), Cathy, Lynn, Amy (Ronnie). Brother in-law; “Jake” Caroll (Sherry). Several nieces and nephews.
She loved fishing, moose hunting, canoeing, spending weekends at the camp and making wooden flowers. She was the last surviving member of her family. Predeceased by her parents, brothers; Joe, Fred, Charlie, Billy, Allan. Sisters; Dorothy, Bernice, Louise and two in infancy, as well as niece; Rosalie and nephew; Joey. Pat worked many jobs throughout her life and retired as an addictions counselor with Native Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling Association after 30 years. She also served on the Band Council for a number of years.
Pat was a survivor of the Indian residential school system, she shared her story throughout the years with schools and children from all over. She will be missed as an Elder of Bear River First Nation. Cremation has taken place under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2 pm, Friday, Aug 14 from St. Anne’s Cemetery. Pastor Nathan Waterman officiating.
Donations in Pat’s memory can be made to the Bear River First Nation Youth Special Initiative Fund c/o Kerry Payson 902-467-3802 or e-mail [email protected]. Share a memory or leave a condolence at Jaynesfuneralhome.com
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