Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Fred and Dorothy (Verge) Spriggs.
Robert was employed with Canada Post for 34 years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a BIG Blue JAYS FAN, for several years the family would travel for a long weekend to watch the Jays play, and he was a Masonic member for many years with Athole Lodge #15.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sybil Ann Louise (Eisan), sons, Stephen (Kelly) Bedford, Stuart (Kristine) Tampa, and Sean (Debbie Grant and daughter Caileah) Toronto, grandchildren Teddy (Patricia), Evan (Mary) Spriggs, great-grandchildren, Jayden and Robert Spriggs, sisters, Diane Pace, Halifax, Donna Spriggs (deceased) and Vicki Josey, Halifax and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Visitation and Reception will take place on Friday July 8 from 2-4 pm in J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS.
Donations in Robert name may be made to a charity of choice or the Diabetes Canadian.
To read the full obituary and to leave an on-line condolence, please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
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