Obituary
Obituary of James Richard ROBB
November 9, 1947 – Peace River, Alberta
July 4, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta
Jim, beloved husband of Piera Paula Robb (nee Zaghetto) of Cochrane, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the age of 70 years.
Jim spent all his life in many parts of Alberta. In his younger years, Jim attended school in Olds and Calgary, and graduated from Ernest Manning High School in Calgary.
Jim’s passion for cars and his natural sales ability and knowledge of the many facets of the automotive industry led him to a lengthy and successful career throughout Alberta where he made many lasting friendships. He received many achievement awards in salesmanship for his professionalism and integrity.
In 2016 Jim married Piera, the love of his life and they combined two beautiful families: Shannon (Roger) and Mark (Glenda); and grandchildren Brandon, Matteo and Milena; his many siblings, Carolyn (Phil), Ken (Kathy), Brian (Sharon), Margaret (Cal), Lynda, Glen and Wayne, aunt (Margaret) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, and two brothers, David and Stephen.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church () on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and attendants of the Cochrane Home Care team, Units 31 and 54, Foothills Hospital, and the Dulcina – St. Marguerite Hospice. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Dulcina Hospice, c/o Covenant Foundation, Rm 3C60, 11111 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4 Telephone: 1-866-342-8126, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca.
In living memory of Jim Robb, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE, AB, T4C 2E2, Telephone: 403-932-4740.
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