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Robert Bruce "Bobby" Barkhouse

1963-2022

Robert Bruce  "Bobby" Barkhouse
We are deeply saddened to announce that Robert Bruce Barkhouse "Bobby" formerly of Mahone Bay passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Dartmouth on March 29th, 2022.

Bobby was born on March 23, 1963 at Fisherman's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Although Bobby grew up and attended school in Mahone Bay his favourite memories were of his childhood home on Georges Island.

As an adult Bobby left for Ontario to pursue other ventures. He attended Marvel Academy and became a hairstylist working for Echo Salon in Kingston, ON. Bobby eventually returned to Mahone Bay where he started his own painting service where he did interior and exterior painting for homes in the South Shore area for about seven years.

In 2005, Bobby met his life partner, Scott Sutherland, and they eventually moved to Halifax and then settled in Dartmouth.

For the past 11 years Bobby had been employed with Benjamin Moore, now The Paint Shop in Burnside. He adored the staff he worked with, it was an incredible work family.

Bobby was known for his quick wit, wonderful sarcastic sense of humour, his compassion for others and being unapologetically himself.

Bobby was predeceased by his parents David and Jean (Caldwell) Barkhouse of Mahone Bay.

Bobby is survived by his loving partner of 17 years, Scott Sutherland of Dartmouth and their cat Sophie. He is also survived by his brothers, Lawrence (Natalie) Barkhouse of Mahone Bay, Richard (Jane) Barkhouse of Mahone Bay, and his beloved sister, Patti (David) Young of Cookville. Bobby was the favourite Uncle to many wonderful nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews whom he loved and adored.

He will also be dearly missed by close friends Rob Easton of Kingston, ON., KP and Shawna of New Minas and Cavell and Sharry Gay of Halifax.

Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online condolences may be sent to the family and obituary viewed by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca We want to thank them for their compassion and professionalism.

A GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 10:00am, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in Park Cemetery, 47 Park Street off Kinburn Street, Mahone Bay. Rev. James Haughn officiating.

Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia

"There is another Angel in Heaven, watching over us"



Please be advised, the office of Mahone Funeral Home is not able to receive memorial donation funds at this time. Please inform the Family of your memorial contribution through our website. Your memorial donation payment may then be sent directly to the requested charity.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
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P.O. Box 245, 5657 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3J 3R4
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