The death of Robert "Bob" Carty occurred on Friday, November 5th, 2010 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born November 3rd, 1927 in Saint John, NB he was the son of the late Albert and Fanny (Tyler) Carty and husband formerly of Viola (McQueen) Carty and to his second wife, the late Mary "Dee Dee" (Conyer) Carty. Robert retired from the Canadian Armed Forces after 30 years of service. He was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration with the second clasp as well as the Canadian Peace Keeping service medal. Bob continued working for an additional 30 years with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and was a resident of Oromocto for over 30 years. Bob loved all things nautical and especially enjoyed building scale replicas of tall ships. Bob also loved all types of music especially Jazz and Blues and live musical events. Bob is survived by his sons, William Carty of Winnipeg, MB, Albert Carty of Winnipeg, MB and Donald Carty of Georgia, US; daughters, Ruby McQueen (Carty) of Georgia, US, Roberta Ciric (Carty) of Vancouver, BC and Rebecca Carty of Barrie, ON; brother, Donald Carty of Toronto, ON; sisters in law, Doris Carty of Toronto, ON and June Carty of Fredericton, NB, as well as 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Dee Dee and his parents, Bob was predeceased by his brothers, Adolphus, William, Clyde, Malcolm, Gerald, James, John and his sister Mary Louise.
Visitation was held at the Oromocto Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago St., on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93 held a tribute service at 7 pm. The funeral service was held at the Oromocto Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 1 pm with Father Ken Weir officiating. Interment took place in the Pine Grove United Church Cemetery in Burton, NB. Memorial tributes in Bob's name may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), Red Cross or The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93. Online condolences may be made at www.oromoctofh.com.