Robert Templeton

  Robert Donald Templeton, 91, of Havelock passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at The Moncton Hospital.

  Born in Cambuslang, Scotland, he was a son of the late James B. and Elizabeth (Gibson) Templeton. In his first year, his family immigrated to Canada settling in Havelock on a farm. He graduated from the Havelock Superior School and Moncton Community College, Electronics program. The early death of his father saw Robert remain on the family farm to help run it and then he established Templeton's T.V. Sales and Service which he operated until retirement.  Robert attended Havelock Baptist Church, was a 50 year member of the Havelock Lions Club, a former volunteer with the Havelock Fire Department and enjoyed salmon fishing on the Miramichi and hunting.

  Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 55 years Gertrude (Beckett), his daughter Joan of Vancouver, son Kenneth of Havelock, grandson Duncan of Vancouver. Survived also by sisters, Elizabeth Keith (late Charles) of Havelock, Margaret Wood (late Hal) of Fredericton, Mary Coates (late Eldon) of Shediac Cape, a brother James (Myrna) of Sussex Corner and by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers David and John.  

   Resting at the Havelock Funeral Parlour, 19 Cross Street (534-2600) with visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Thursday, September 22 at 2 p.m. from the Havelock Baptist Church with Rev. Dean MacDonald officiating assisted by Rev. Jarvis Lepper. Interment at Greenhill Cemetery, Havelock.

  If desired, memorials to the Havelock Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

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