Obituary of Robert Patrick Dalley

Robert (Bob) Patrick Dalley

December 27, 1942 – October 17, 2021

Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert (Bob) Patrick Dalley announce his passing on October 17, 2021 at the WMRH Palliative Care Unit, Corner Brook, in his 78^th year. Leaving to mourn with wonderful memories are his wife Melvina, 2 sons Paul (Jane) and Terry; one daughter Lisa Penney (Sean); 2 grandchildren Daniel and Brittany (Matt), and 2 great grandchildren Charlotte and Isabelle, and a large circle of family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St Marks Avenue, Corner Brook, on Wednesday, October 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Covid-19 Government Regulations will be followed, face masks and social distancing required.

Funeral service will be held at the Corner Brook Salvation Army Citadel, 36 Clarence Street, Corner Brook on Thursday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. with Captains Darren and Danette Woods officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery in Wild Cove. Due to limited space the funeral service will be by invitation only.

Robert (Bob) was born in Botwood to John and Drucella Dalley on December 27, 1942. He graduated from Amalgamated High School in Corner Brook in 1959 and went on to apprentice as an Electrician at the Bowater’s Pulp and Paper Mill, where he worked for 40 years before retiring in 2001.  He was an avid bowler and enjoyed many social activities with a large circle of family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren who were the apples of his eye.

Robert (Bob) is survived by his wife Melvina, sons Paul (Jane) and Terry Dalley, daughter Lisa Penney (Sean), siblings Dorm Dalley, Terry Dalley, Rayfield Dalley, John Dalley, Stan Dalley, Judy McFaul, Phyllis Morgan, Leila Anstey, and a large circle of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Drucella, and siblings Shirley Whyatt, Mac Dalley, Edward Dalley.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Dunn, Dr. Bennett and the nurses of WMRH and Palliative Care Unit.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Corner Brook Citadel Memorial Fund, 36 Clarence Street, Corner Brook NL, A2H 6N2.