Robert George (Rob) (Bob) Hunter

October 9, 1947 to December 15, 2016

It is with sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Robert Hunter, husband to Connie Hunter of La Ronge, SK; father to Angela (Jim) Davison of Harmony, PEI, Crystal (Raymond Gallant) Hunter of Summerside, PEI, Jennifer (Leon) Grundner, Ben Hunter, Chrysie Hunter all of Prince Albert, SK;  grandfather to Collin (Stacey), Chelsea and Cameron Davison, Dylan and Alyssa Mugridge, Jayme Gallant, Gavin and Chase Grundner; great-grandfather to Myles and Hunter Davison, brother to Charmaine McInnis of New Minas, NS and Susan Snow of Garlands Crossing, NS; brother-in-law to Nancy Hunter of  Elmsdale, NS and Roger Kobitzsch of Moose Jaw, SK; and step-brother to Bob (Patty) Hunter of Fort Wayne, IN; and an extended family of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and their families; and his four legged companion Patch. Rob was predeceased by his parents Claude and Doris (Buck) Hunter, step-father Fred Hunter; parents-in-law Robert Kobitzsch and Annyst Koshman; his brothers Thomas Hunter (in infancy) and Jim Hunter; brothers-in-law John McInnis and Bill Snow; and many other extended family members. Rob was born in Redhill, Surrey, England in 1947.  His father re-enlisted in the Canadian Army and brought his family to Canada in 1954. In 1958 they were posted to Werl, West Germany, and returned to Canada in 1961 settling in PEI. Rob was drawn to a life long career in law enforcement and criminal justice. He began as a police officer in Borden, PEI, then moved to Truro NS, and later continued onto to earn a Bachelor of Human Justice spending the majority of his career with The Ministry of Justice, Corrections and Public Safety in La Ronge, SK. During his life he also spent time long distance trucking, in housing construction, and in computer sales and service. He was a man of many talents and interests which evolved over his lifetime. In his early years in PEI he played in a local music band, was President of the Borden Kinsmen Club, and was involved in the Borden United Church. He loved to sing and play guitar, and build model trains. During his years in La Ronge, SK he held different service positions within his community. He was a volunteer fireman, town Alderman, board member/President for Cable Ronge, and President of the Senior’s Club. In those years, he added woodworking to his hobbies. He spent hours creating bird feeders and windmills. He also took pleasure in camping, boating and long hours sitting by the fire with a good stiff drink. He was capable of so much when he set his mind to it. He was a quiet man, a deep thinker, and an excellent judge of character. On December 15th, 2016, in La Ronge, SK, his journey with us ended. He is deeply missed by his family, and   friends, those who knew him and understood him, and loved him. A private service was held followed by cremation in Prince Albert Dec 17, 2016.  In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Rob may be shared with the family at www.riverparkfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Lac La Ronge Funeral Home in La Ronge, SK, Debra Klassen, Funeral Director, and River Park Funeral Home in Prince Albert, SK, Don Moriarty, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2016-12-15