1938-2026
The passing of Robert Burns Leavitt, beloved husband to Glenna Marie (O’Neill) Leavitt of Blacks Harbour NB occurred at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on August 23, 2026. Born at St. George NB on April 4, 1938, he was a son of the late Burns Medford and Edna Irene (Trynor) Leavitt.
A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bobby is survived by his loving wife Glenna of Blacks Harbour NB, his sons: Mike (Lorena) Leavitt of Beaver Harbour NB and Rick (Bev) Leavitt of Blacks Harbour NB, his grandchildren: Megan Vance (Dwayne), Ian Leavitt (Lindsey), Ryan Leavitt (Lorissa), Griffin Leavitt (Amanda), Daniel Leavitt (Amber), Mark (Tanya) and Jacalyn (Daniel), great grandchildren: Tessa, Mya, Dylan, Liam and Phin, Reese, Cove, Benjamin and Josslyn, several cousins as well as his long time best friend; Greg Glennie. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Betty and step-grandson Nicholas Nodding.
Bobby grew up in the local area and prior to his retirement worked several years for Connors Brothers Limited, most of them as Plant Manager of the Beaver Harbour Plant and Cold Storage. In his younger years he was an active member of the Brunswick Curling Club as well as a dedicated volunteer and coach with the Blacks Harbour Minor Hockey Association. In his latter years Bobby also became very involved with his church as a volunteer as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus #11569.
Bobby also enjoyed the simple things in life such as hunting, fishing, spending time at the cottage and most importantly, time with his beloved family. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.
The family would like to express their thanks and sincere gratitude to the staff of the Eastern Charlotte Extra Mural as well as the Doctors and Nursing staff of the palliative care unit of the Charlotte County Hospital for their kind, considerate and passionate care shown to Bobby and his family throughout his illness. They are forever grateful.
Although there will be no visiting, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Blacks Harbour NB on Thursday at 11:30 am with Fr. Abelardo Sobredo officiating followed by interment in the church cemetery. In Bobby’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
