He is preceded in death by his father Emile Dionne.
Robert is survived by his mother, Jo Dionne; son, Matthew; brother John; sister-in-law Melissa; niece Kaitlyn; nephew Shawn and Shawn's wife Karey; niece Amanda and her sons; alongside many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is to be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park.