Robert George 'Bob' Pulsifer
1919 - 2016
Robert George 'Bob' Pulsifer
Service Information
Service Date
Tuesday November 15, 2016
Service Time
2 pm
Service Location
Springhill Baptist Church
Burial Information
Burial Location
River Bank Cemetery, Hantsport, NS
Requested Charity
Springhill Baptist Church, Donor's Choice
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Robert (Bob) Pulsifer, born October 3, 1919, in Hantsport, died November 9, 2016 in Halifax. Son of the late Walter H. Pulsifer and Margaret (Low) Pulsifer of Hantsport.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Thelma (2007), his brothers William and Walter and his good friend Nita Brennan.

Bob worked in numerous local industries before serving in the army as an infantry instructor from 1942-1945. He became a master mason at which he worked throughout his life. He finished his working life with Correctional Services Canada in Springhill. A true Christian gentleman, he served as a deacon and choir member in the Hantsport, Kentville, and Springhill Baptist churches. He was also an active Rotarian and member of the Masonic Lodge. Bob was a star pitcher with the Army Team in Camp Aldershot during the war and helped lead it to a semi-final victory in 1944 (there was no final). He sang baritone with the Annapolis Valley based gospel octet the Avon Eight and was a lead in the barbershop quartet the Four Barrs, and performed with numerous other singing groups. Throughout his life his chief loves were family, church, singing and baseball.

He was greatly beloved by his children Cameron (Diana Pepall) of Ottawa, and Sandra (Terry Murphy) of Halifax and by grandchildren Simon and Andrew Pulsifer of Toronto and Jill Murphy of Vancouver and Tim Murphy of Grand Prairie, Alberta. His passing will create a huge gap in their lives.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361).  The funeral will be held at the Springhill Baptist Church, 47 Church St. on Tuesday November 15 at 2:00, with reception to follow, and interment will take place next to his beloved Thelma in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport at a later date.

If so desired, donations can be made to Springhill Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Bob's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.

Robert George 'Bob' Pulsifer