Obituary of Robert "Bob" Phillip Nash

It is with sadness that the family of Robert Phillip Nash announces his passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 16, at the age of 94. Born in Gagetown, New Brunswick, on March 5, 1930, he was the husband of the late Joanne Nash.

Bob leaves behind his son, Joe Mitchell (Rena), and daughters, Donna Nash (friend, Sharon) and Darlene Brooks; grandchildren, Patricia Shute (Richard, who is both a family member and was a very close friend of Bob’s), Jim Shute (Chantelle), Peter Shute, Bobbi Joe Nash, Andy Nash (Annie), Jody Mitchell, Julie Mitchell, Jesse Mitchell, and J.J. Mitchell (Candice); great grandchildren, Hunter Warren, Dawson Warren, and Brooklyn Shute, all of whom were especially close to their great grandfather, Savannah Shute, Thomas Shute, Allyson Shute, Marissa Shephard, Tegan Shute, Cameron Biggar, Bryce Nash, Tessa Joe, Patrick, Kyle, Denver, Ireland, Mackenzie, Morgan, Matthew, Brynn, and Beckett; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a large circle of friends. In addition to his wife, Joanne, Bob was predeceased by his daughter, Julie Anne Marie; parents, Jim and Lena (Sabattis) Nash; siblings, Viola, Evelyn, Eva, Molly, Bessie, Julie, Bill, Henry, Dan, George, and Tom; son-in-law, Dean Brooks.

Bob had a large family and many good friends who will all miss him in their own ways. His loss will be felt especially by those closest to him, his daughter Donna, with whom he lived, and by his granddaughter, Patricia. Their bond was very special. Bob will be sadly missed but he has left wonderful memories to hold onto.

Bob’s family would like to thank all the staff of 4SE at the DECH and special thank you to nurses Shari Watson and Faith Turnbull for the wonderful care, compassion and support shown to them and especially to Bob during his stay there.

Visitation will be held at the family home, 125 Lower Coytown Road in Upper Gagetown, on Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Fr. Callistus Abazie as celebrant. A reception at the Oromocto First Nation Band Hall Community Centre, 4 Hiawatha Ave. in Oromocto, will take place following the Mass. For those who wish, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian Cancer Society.