Obituary of Robert Edward Priske

With much sadness we say that Bob passed on August 18^th at home with his wife Linda by his side.

He was born in Victoria, BC, in 1933, and at a young age moved to Halifax and later to Toronto.  From there in 1949 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy, Halifax, and served on several ships, as well as the base in Shelburne. In 1954 he was part of our country’s peacekeeping watch off Korea. He retired in 1974 with the designation of Chief Petty Officer, 1^st Class. Bob then started a second career as a Safety Officer with Workers’ Compensation Board and the Department of Labour. He enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing with his buddies and going to the camp. In his last years he and Linda looked forward to their travels to the Caribbean, Europe, and the United States especially to board a cruise.  He was actively involved with the Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association including the Race on the River for several years. 

Bob was predeceased by his first wife Valerie (Walsh), sister Patricia Durette, and son-in-law Kevin Breen. 

He is survived by second wife Linda,  sisters June Bourbonnais, Winnipeg; Roxy Wheeler, Peterborough, and brother Russell (Patsy), Timberlea; sons Bruce (Tanya), Jeff (Cindy), daughter Susan (Charles) MacIntosh, step children Amy (Brian) Ross, Adam (Tasha) House; 6 grandchildren Meghan (Kenneth), Cody (Katie), Tyler (Breanna), Logan, Clancey and Morgan (Craig);  2 step grandchildren Claire and Dillon; 4 great grandchildren, Frances, Allister, Van and Kallen; several nieces and nephews as well as extended family in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday August 22, where family will receive visitors from 11- 11:50 a.m. followed by a service at noon with Rev. Dr. Morley Shaw officiating. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. 

The family are truly grateful for the support of the VON and the Palliative Care team of Pictou County. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Pictou County VON or Pictou County Palliative Care Society. 

No more a Watch to stand, Old Sailor

You are outward bound on an ebbing tide.

Eight Bells has rung, and last Watch done.

Now a new berth waits you on the other side.

Lovingly submitted by family.

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