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Robert Bowron

June 27, 1951 – October 29, 2026

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The family announces the passing of Robert Bowron (Pictou, Nova Scotia) on October 29, 2026. Robert, born on June 27, 1951, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Bowron to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Bowron and Annie Bowron (MacCulloch); his parents-in-law, Gordon and Gertrude Whitney (Graves); his brother Douglas Bowron (Lilian Fraser); and his brothers-in-law, Robert O’Toole and Rod Heighton.

He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Bowron (Whitney); his children, Becky Hollis (Philip) and Christy Fraser (Adam); his grandchildren, Dup’, Austin (Faith), Robert, Owen, Kaylee and Luke; his siblings, Laurie Bowron (Sandra), Christene Czapalay, Marjorie O’Toole, Marion MacKay (Ross), Muriel Heighton, Donalda Langille (Lloyd), Darlene Lewis (John), Charlie Bowron (Jean), Ann Archibald (Al) and Angus Bowron (Cathy); and his siblings-in-law, Gordon Whitney (Sandra), David Whitney (Cath) and Shelly Whitney. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McLaren Funeral Home (246 Faulkland St, Pictou, NS B0K1H0). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the St. David’s Presbyterian Church (4353 Sunrise Trail, River John, NS B0K1N0).

Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Carriboo River Upper Cemetery or a charity of your choice.

Donations in Robert's memory may be made to St. David's Presbyterian Church, Carriboo River Upper Cemetery or a charity of your choice.

Visitation

Monday, November 2, 2026

16:00 – 19:00

McLaren Funeral Home

246 Faulkland St

Pictou, NS, B0K1H0

Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

14:00

St. David's Presbyterian Church

4353 Sunrise Trail

River John, NS, B0K1N0

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