Robert A. Hutton, CD passed away on November 9th, 2013 at the age of 86 years.
Robert was the beloved husband of MaryAnne, married for 66 years; the father of four children Patricia (Ralph) Matteotti of Edmonton, Diane (Deceased) (John) Thompson of Kelowna, Peggy (Lenny) Romansky of Houston Texas, Robert (Karen) Hutton of Calgary; grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Robert is also survived by his two brothers Paul and Gary and his sister Carol.
Robert worked as a master electrician in the construction trade before spending the last 25 years at the Government Research Station before his retirement. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion BR#4 for over sixty years; serving many years on the Executive and six years as President and was awarded the Palm Leaf to his meritorious service medal in 1998. In 1999, he was appointed Honorary President of the branch.
During WWII he was a trooper in the Royal Canadian Armored Corp, upon discharge he joined the 33rd Field SQN RCE (M). He spent 22 years in the Military obtaining the rank of warrant officer. Robert really enjoyed curling and golfing and also RVing to Arizona and local campgrounds.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am, on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR NO 4, 324 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, Alberta.