Robert Hayward Kipping

June 21,1923-May 5,2012

Glace Bay

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Robert Hayward Kipping

on Saturday May 5, 2012 at Taigh na Mara. Formerly of 14 Athlone street, he was the son of the late Jack and

Freda (King ) Kipping.

A veteran of the second World War. Bob served with the Cape Breton Highlanders 1940-1946, in Canada

Britain,Italy and North West Europe.

He was a member of the 2nd Batallion Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) for twenty years, retiring in 1971 as C.O.

A founding member of the Cape Breton Highlanders Association and also a member of John Bernard Croak Branch 003

Royal Canadian Legion. Bob was an employee of Canada post retiring in 1986, after 36 years.

He survived by his wife of (64 years) the former Tamar Florence MacIntyre, daughter Nancy (Melvin McLean)

son Garth (Kilby), grand daughter Christa, great grand son Jeremy, great grand daughter Haley.

Brothers Eric (Halifax),Tom (Oshawa), Fred (Riverview), David (Prince George B.C.)

Besides parents he was predeceased by grand son Robert.

At his request crematon has taken place .

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday May 8, at 11am in St Mary's Anglican Church Glace Bay

with Rev.Vernon Reid officiating

Donation can be made to the Cape Breton Highlanders Scholarship Fund at CBU or a charity of one's choice.

Online condolence may be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com