Robert (Mick) Pelley was born in St. John’s at the Salvation Army Grace General Hospital. He grew up in Shoal Harbor until the age of 17, when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. After a brief period, he joined the Canadian National Railway performing the duties of a cable splicer. In the early 1960’s, he started working as a microwave technician with Canadian National Telecommunication (CNT) where he worked for 35 years.

He married the love of his life, Ruby Ralph of Eastport in 1965. Together they had three (3) children; Elizabeth (Gary), Shannon (Andrea), and Barbara (Darren). Robert dearly loved his five (5) granddaughters; Victoria, Morgan, Olivia, Madeline, and Cassie.

Robert leaves to mourn his wife, children, and grandchildren. Also mourning his death are his sister Margaret Dufort (Paul), sister in-law Sharon Parsons (Tony), and family of nieces and nephews.

Robert is predeceased by his parents Frederick and Mary, his sisters Daphne (Andrew), Cassandra, and Elizabeth, and brothers Calvin (Mamie), Boyce, Thomas, Donald, and Harry (Joan).

He had an amazing memory and told interesting stories, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration. Robert often had a joke to tell and some advice to offer. The simplest pleasures in life brought him great joy, namely visits from his grandchildren. His hobbies included woodworking, watching hockey, and formulating “unique fixs” for electronic devices.

Robert will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

A visitation and service will be held on Friday, February 17th at Stacey’s Funeral Home in Gander. The visitation will be open to the public from 1 PM to 3 PM with a service to follow.

Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada in Roberts memory.