Robert Alexander "Bob" Washburn 1933-2014 Robert Alexander (Bob) Washburn of Fredericton, died at York Care Centre on October 20, 2014. Born in 1933 in Howard, NB, he was the son of Alexander Washburn and Catherine (Dolan) Washburn. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Monica (Toner) Washburn, his daughter, Jane Washburn (Bruce Matson), their sons, Alex Matson and Liam Matson, daughter Heidi Washburn DeTeves (Michael Oleson), her sons, Noah DeTeves and Luke DeTeves, his sisters, Grace Cook, Saint John's, NL and Lillian Donovan, Glastonbury, CT, USA, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Washburn, Gladys Washburn, Katharine (Ron) Bourque, Joan (Henry) Cowan, Sheila (Kelly) McCarthy and Beatrice (Rino) Long, brothers-in-law, Allison Toner, Rev. Michael Toner c.s.c., Joseph Murphy and many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Mary Washburn-Hull, sisters Isabel Washburn, Macrena MacNaughton, Marie Washburn and Rita Murphy, brothers, James, Dennis and John, sister-in-law Patricia Toner, brothers-in-law Allan Cook and Donald Donovan and nephew Daniel Bourque. Retiring as Station Manager, Mactaquac in 1992, Bob enjoyed a 36 year career with NB Power. He made friends easily and valued his friendships across the province. He began his career in Chatham Miramichi, then to Beechwood-Tobique, Grand Falls, Musquash, Milltown and Mactaquac. An avid vegetable gardener, fisherman and hunter, he loved the Miramichi and enjoyed many years entertaining friends and family at his camp. There are many stories and memories that will endure, of a life lived to the fullest. The family would like to thank Dr. Ian MacDonald, Dr. Patrick Feltmate and the wonderful and dedicated staff in Tower 2 at York Care Centre. Bob received excellent and loving care and we are truly grateful and appreciative of the attention and comfort he received while a resident. Visitation will be held at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, on Thursday, October 23 from 3:30 to 5 pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 24 at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, 1 William Street, Fredericton, with Rev. Michael Toner as celebrant with Rev. John Jennings. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Mary Eileen Washburn Memorial Fund (University of New Brunswick), or to a charity of choice. www.bishopsfuneralhome.com