Robert Austin Estabrooks
November 18, 1939-January 17, 2012
Upper Sackville, N.B.- It is with great sadness that the family of Bob Estabrooks announce his passing at the Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Bob was 72 years of age.
Born on November 18, 1939 in Sackville, N.B., he was the son of the late Marion (Tower) and Lorne Estabrooks.
Bob, along with his brothers, owned BBL Brothers Store and the Harness Shop in Sackville for many years, until his retirement. He also was a former member of the Sackville Rotary Club and the Sackville School Board. He had a great enthusiasm for life and enjoyed farming and being with his family and friends.
Bob will be sadly missed by his daughter, Janet (Brent) Lutes of Riverview, N.B.; granddaughter, Abby-Jo Payne and grandson, Carter Lutes both of Riverview, N.B.; nine sisters, Marg, Barb, Donna, Pat, Betty, Carol, Grace, Eva and Joan; three brothers, Jack, Lew and Bill; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Doreen (Bulmer); son, Joey Estabrooks; brother, Bonar Estabrooks and by his sister, Ethel Bulmer.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Extra-Mural Services (Sackville), or to the charity of one’s choice
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