Robert Curtis Pitman
Born: Sat May 20, 1933
Died: Tue Jun 12, 2012
Visiting
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Sat Jun 16, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
1:00 PM Sat Jun 16, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
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Robert Pitman of Hampton, husband of Ethel (Evans) Pitman, passed away June 12, 2012 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He was born in Yarmouth, NS, son of the late Curtis and Mildred (Perry) Pitman.
Bob was in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 11 years. He then worked at NB Tel for 28 years retiring in 1992. Bob was a member and Past President of Hampton Branch 28, Royal Canadian Legion, Hampton Seniors Resource Centre and Hampton Photo Club. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels and loved travelling, gardening, woodworking and taking long walks with his dog Buddy.
He is survived by his wife Ethel; one son, Brian Pitman of Ottawa; two daughters, Brenda Pitman (Daniel Nicolle) of Quispamsis, Carol Pitman (Jim Fong) of Halifax, NS; three step-daughters, Darlene Bourque (Terry), Cathy Parlee (Brent Blakney), Tracey Vautour; three step-sons, Richard Vautour (Yvonne), Stephen Vautour (Marie-Josee), Randy Vautour (Louise); four grandchildren, Alexis and Andrew Pitman, Cole and Jordan Abbott; several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Myrna Sweirkota (Richard), Grimsby, ON, one niece and three nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Sylvia Pitman.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 16, 2012 an hour before the service from noon – 1:00pm at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton. A reception will follow at the Hampton Legion Hall. Interment in Hampton Rural Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Society of Saint John or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online memorials and condolences can be made at: www.reidsfh.com
Charitable donations may be made in Robert's memory to the following organization:
Alzheimer Society of Saint John
152 Westmorland Road, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2J 2E7
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Wanda McAlary
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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Sorry to hear of your father's passing. My throughts are with you.
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Cathy Ross
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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Ethel and Tracy and Family:
I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families at this time. If either of you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, please know from the bottom of my heart that I will be here for you.
Love
Your Friend,
Cathy Ross
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Gail & John Bovaird
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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So very sorry to hear about Bob. He could always make me laugh and always had a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything Ethel. Please let us know.
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Pat & Dave Murray
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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Ethel, so sorry to hear about Bob. Our thaughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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vanessa & Richard Smith
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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Ethel and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God grant you strenght and peace at this very sad time
We are only a phone call away
vanessa & Rick Smith
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Gary Crossman
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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I am very sad to read of the passing of Bob. He was always a gentleman and I enjoyed many conversations with him while he walked his dog near his home. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.
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Lloyd English
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Posted Wed June 13, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Bob's passing.I had worked with him at NB Tel. A nice man.
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Christine Buchanan (Francis)
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Dear Ethel & family - So sad to hear of Bob''s passing. Bob & I shared many good talks and laughs over the fence the many years I lived beside you.. My thoughts are with you and your family. Christine
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Alan Hicks
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Wish to express my sincere sympathy to the family. I often chatted with Bob and his friend Buddy on my walks. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.Standoff reeenH
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Leceta Chisholm Guibault
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Brenda and Carol...and am so sorry for the loss of your father! Childhood memories are flooding my mind. My fondest has to be every Nov. 11th, standing at attention as your dad played the trumpet at the Hampton Rememberance Day Ceremonies. We were all so proud.
Sending condolences, love and prayers to you and your families. Brenda...I will phone you soon.
AFA...Ceta
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Alice Kennedy
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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To the family,
I met Bob at the Camera Club and was immediately impressed with his knowledge and willingness to help others. We had a standing joke as he couldn't remember my name until I told him my trick of association. I became Alice in Wonderland and he never had a problem remembering afterwards.
My sympathies to you all.
Alice Kennedy
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Kevin & Karen (Bell)Richard
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Carol & Brenda
Sorry to hear about your Dad. It is not an easy thing when someone you love very much has passed on. Our thoughts are with you and always remember the fun and happy times you had with them. Take Care
Karen & Kevin
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Coleen Damon
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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I was so saddened to read of Bob's passing. We had several conversations over the years when he came into the Save-Easy and when I walked and passed the house he always had time to talk. A real gentleman and lovely man. He will be missed.
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Ralph Baird
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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To Ethel and Family. I was shocked and saddened to read of Bob's passing. I valued his friendship over the past few years He will be greatly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Danica Lahanky Carroll
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Dear Darlene & Family,
On behalf of our family and the Allsco staff, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Danica
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Don Robinson
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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My sincere condolences to the Pitman family. Bob was a co-founder of the Hampton Camera Club “The Ossekeag Camera Club“. As well Bob was a fountain of knowledge on the workings of digital cameras.
Bob was an inspiration to me and other club members.
Don Robinson
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Glen Baxter
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Saddened to learn of Bob's passing. Sincere condolences to Ethel and family. Enjoyed working with Bob for many years at NBTel and especially enjoyed the lunches and conversation with Bob and fellow retire''s at our monthly get together's. Will miss Bob; God Bless.
Glen
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Yvette and Don French
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Dear Ethel, Darlene, Terry & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing and offer are most sincere condolences to all of you at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of this very special person in your lives.
Don & Yvette French
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Dean and Shirley (Danford) Keays
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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Ethel and Family
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will be thinking of you all
Dean and Shirley
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Peggy Mccrea
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Posted Thu June 14, 2012
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I will always remember Bob as a "real gentleman".....rest in peace.
My condolences to the family.
Peggy
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Elizabeth (Drummond) Jardine
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Bob''s passing. I will always remember our days in the Engineering Dept NBTel. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Bev & Linda Parlee
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Tracy, we are sorry to hear of your loss. We will have you in our thoughts & prayers. We won't we able to go to the funeral as we have a granddaughter we have to pick up from the train.
Blessings,
Linda & Bev
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Herb and Myra Isbill
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Herb and I were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He always used to give us a big wave when he was walking his dog Buddy. Our sincere sympathy is with your family at this sad time. Herb and Myr Isbill
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Olive Steeves Babineau
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Posted Fri June 15, 2012
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Brenda & Family
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time ..
In Sympathy,
He is away ,but everyday a bit of him will be found,
Wherever joy and love and gentleness abounds.
Wherever there is courage,a word sincere and kind ,
He will smile again with all of you and bring fond thoughts to mind.
Author Unknown
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Bill Fulton
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Posted Sun June 17, 2012
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I am sorry to hear about Bob’s passing and wish to express my deepest sympathy to his family. I worked with Bob at NBTel and am one of the boys from the monthly meeting at the Portland Pub. We will miss him. I am sorry I did not make the funeral as I was away in Bangor since Thursday and did not know about his passing until I returned and checked my phone messages.
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Submitted by MJ on Wed June 13, 2012
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