MacKAY, Robert Elliott ‘Bobby’
Sydney
Robert ‘Bobby’ Elliott MacKay, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by his family!
Born on August 9,1946 in Sydney, Dad was the son of the late Elliott and Margaret (Dawe) Mackay.
Dad was a well-known lifelong resident of Whitney Pier and anyone who knew him, knew they could find him hanging out in his vehicle at Tim Hortons enjoying his coffee and chatting with anyone who was nearby. Dad spent over 20 years at the Steel Plant in the coke ovens and after his retirement he continued working with his lifelong passion of snow removal in which he owned his own business. He ran this business until he started getting ill and could no longer provide his customers the service they deserved.
Dad is survived by his wife, Cathy (Pettipas) MacKay; sons, Glen (Rose), Todd (Angie); daughter, Lori (Mark); grandchildren, Robbie, Jenna, Shelby, Logan, Olivia, Devon, and Jake and great-grandchildren, Caleb, Mason and Isla; as well as his sister, Peggy (George) Lundrigan.
Besides his parents, Bobby was predeceased by his brother, Danny.
We would like to thank the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Soldiers Cove unit for their wonderful care for Dad over the last year and to the nursing staff of Unit 4C Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their amazing care and compassion in Dads final hours.
A private family memorial service to celebrate the life of Bobby MacKay will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.
Donations in memory of Bobby may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Take care my cousin and buddy. We had some good times and good laughs .Your family and friends will be together to remember you. No smoking, and rest in peace. I’ll see ya someday.
Cousin, Tommy Mac Kay
From: THOMAS MAC KAY
We send our deepest sympathies. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. From: Jean & Ken Carew
Cathy and all MacKay Family:
My deepest condolences to all in your loss. I grew up with Bobby and spent a lot of time at his parents home. May you find all your memories help you at this difficult time.
From: Marilyn MacLeod Pasternak
Cathy so sorry for the loss of your husband, Bobby was always nice to me giving me a drive home kmart with you, again so sorry for your loss
From: Denise Dwyer
My sincerest and heartfelt sympathy to Bobby’s family Cathy and Peggy
My neighbour and friend is at rest He fought a good fight Until we meet again Bobby
I pray that God will give your loved ones peace love and strength in the days ahead
From: Priscilla
So sorry for your loss. From: Lynn Young
Sorry for your loss, I was looking for Danny, father Elliott and mother Margarite Dawe from newfoundland, she is my mothers cousin. From: SUSAN LIDSTER (NEE WELLS MY MOTHER WA GINEVRA AKERMAN
Bobby will be very missed. He was a wonderful grandfather and friend. 💕
My sincere condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing…My deepest condolences to Cathy and all the family..
So sorry to hear of Bobby passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Bobby was a great family man a good friend to all.Condolences to Todd,and your family
Sorry to here of Bob’s passing R.I.P
So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Angels lead you in Bobby. RIP
So sorry for your loss!! RIP Bobby
Sorry to hear about Bobby’s passing . RIP Bobby .
Our condolences to the Mac Kay family.
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. RIP Bobby.
My deepest condolences tood glenn ang Angie and family bobby a good friend of mine me and brother Danny when we went out he used to laugh and shake his head we had laughs over that r.i.p.my friend bobby
Prayers for you all my heart is sad he was a great man rip bobby you will be missed ❤️❤️❤️
Sorry to here of Bob’s passing R.I.P
You will be sadly missed Bobby, you were like a dad to me and ill cherish the moments xo R.I.P
Sending healing light to Bobby’s children and grandchildren in this time of sadness. Rest in Peace Bobby.
Condolences to the MacKay family and Todd and Peggy on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your dads passing…Thoughts and prayers to the MacKay family during this difficult time…
Sorry for your family’s loss,my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time
Todd & Glen,
Sending you our condolences. Your Dad was a wonderful man and it was always a pleasure chatting with him.
Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers
My sincere sympathy to the Mackay family on Bobby’s passing he was a nice man may he RIP 🙏 Amen
so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing! My deepest sympathies to Kathy and his family . He was my landlord many m any years ago on Lingan Road where I got to know him and the character he was. I had great respect for him for his fairness and compassion. He will be greatly missed . May he RIP.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bobby was a great man
Glen, Todd, Lori & family: Sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Pray that God brings you strength and comfort at this most difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the Mackay Family. May Bobby Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences to Todd and the rest of the MacKay family. To Bobby… May you rest in eternal peace🙏 Fly high my friend Fly high
My condolences to the Mackay family,so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the families loss.Booby was one of my favorite residents at work,loved his smile.
So sorry for the families loss.Bobby was one of my favorite residents at work,loved his smile.
Our deepest sympathy to the family Prayers to all .So very sorry for your loss.JohnDavid and Donna McLaughlin
Glen, Jenna, Todd
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
Allan
So sorry for your loss , I wish to express my sincerest sympathy to all of the Mackay family R I P BOBBY !
So sorry to hear of Shelby’s Papa….he was her world….Sweetie always know that he will be watching over you and holding you in his arms….my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this times HUGS
Peggy and the MacKay Family… So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband brother and father. Bobby was a special cousin to my husband Don. . Sending condolences to you all. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace.
My sincere condolences to the Mackey family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.God Bless.
So Sorry to learn of Bobby’s passing. We were old friends and before his illness, I enjoyed seeing him at Norma MacKay’s and retelling stories. I hope memories will help you at this difficult time. Sincere Sympathy Dianne Colford MacAskill
We are sorry for your troubles! Bob was a good good man, he will be missed.
Bobby was a true genuine man. He was loyal to family and friends. Growing up, he treated me with utmost respect always looking out for me, making sure I was on a safe path of life. He is gone but his teachings of life will always be remembered by myself and others who have had the privilege to know such a wonderful man!! Rest In Peace Bobby.
Sending hugs, prayers and sincere sympathy to Glen, Todd, Lori , Peggy, and all Bobby’s grandchildren .. it is a very sad time for you all but your dad Is at rest and has no more pain…..
Your dad will always be with you, The love he had for each of you will never die..
It will live in the hearts of those he loved and left behind..❤️❤️
R.I.P. Bobby
I am so very sorry about the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with you all.
thinking of you at this difficult time. Bobby always had a big smile and wave for everyone. Hope the family can find comfort with all the great memories. thoughts and prayers going out to the whole family.
Glen, Rose and family,
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Stephen, Krystal and Grace MacQueen
My deepest condolences to the MacKay family so sorry for your loss R.I.P. BOBBY
My deepest sympathy to Bobby’s wife Cathy, his children Glenn, Todd and Lori, his sister Peggy and her family, and his grandchildren. So sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Bobby
Glen, Rose and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Stephen, Krystal and Grace MacQueen
So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. We would like to extend our condolences to the MacKay family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
John & Gracie
So sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences to Peggy and the MacKay family.
Sincere condolences to Bobby’s family. RIP, Bobby.
My sincerest condolences Cathy and family on Bobby’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing . He was a great person. My condolences to the MacKay family. RIP Bobby.
Our sincere sympathy to the MacKay family.
Bobby was a great guy.
Dave and Mary French
To : Todd and the MacKay families. I am so sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. He was a wonderful person and the conversations with him will be memorable. Rest Easy Bobby!! My sincere condolences to all the families ❤️
Rest in Peace Bobby you will be remembered for all the good you have done in your life My condolences Peggy, Glen, Todd, Lori and all your family you will be missed.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss…My deepest condolences to Cathy and all the family….
Cathy and family , I am very sad to hear of the passing of Bobby. I enjoyed our chats on my Dads front steps on Lingan Road. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Bobby…
Anne. ( Mombourquette) Drover
Condolences to Bobby’s family. He was one of the nicest and funniest men that I ever had the pleasure of meeting. RIP sweetie.
Our deepest condolences to the Mackay family.bobby was a true gentleman.rip.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. I will always cherish my many conversations with Bobby in the Tim Hortons parking lot. Always trying our best to make life better in the community of Whitney Pier. In my years working with the Honorable Gordie Gosse he was one of my most ardent supporters. Thank you Bobby. I will surely miss you.
My condolences to Cathy, Glen, Todd, and Laurie on the loss of your husband and father. I have many fond memories of Bobby from growing up, as well as the little chats we would have whenever I’d run into him anywhere in my adult years. He was a very sweet man, and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you all.
Deepest condolences to Cathy, Glen, Todd, Lori and to all the MacKay and Pettipas families on Bobby’s passing. He was a true gentleman and a great Pier supporter. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Bobby. Joe and Sandra Petitpas.
To the Mackay Family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Bobby.May he rest in peace.
Bryant and Debbie (Mac Cuish ) Cormier
Dear Cathy and family. We remember Bobby with fondness. He was always there to dig us out , after a snow storm and help many people over the years. RIP. Bobby. You’ve earned you rest.
We are so sorry to hear about Bobby’s passing. Our prayers are with you all during this time.
Fred and Elsie Furlong and Family
Joyce Jones and Family
Cathy, Glen, Todd, Lori, Peggy and families
Our deepest condolences to you. Bobby was a great guy, always enjoyed talking with him.
So very sorry for your loss
RIP Bobby
Roddie & Mary (Wrobleski) Keeping
Condolences to the family Bobby was a friend of my dads who Ali worked at the coke ovens.