LEFLEY
Robert Bourne
Ronald
August 20, 1935 - November 30, 2022
With the heaviest of hearts, the family of Robert Lefley announces his passing on November 30, 2022, he was 87. His beloved wife Adeline Charlotte Lefley predeceased him on May 10, 2012, at the age of 72. They were married for 51 years. Robert moved from the farm to Drumheller in 1940. He completed school in 1951. He then enrolled in the air force which he served until 1956. He worked the oil rigs from 1956-1960. Robert began employment as a prison guard at the Drumheller penitentiary in 1961 and worked there until 1970. He then moved his family to Calgary from Drumheller and worked for Canadian National Railways until he retired as a Yardmaster in 1995. Robert loved to garden and watch sports, especially when his grandchildren played hockey, volleyball and basketball. He is survived by his children, Laurie McIntosh (Gary), Tracie Nettle (Alex), Leanne Scott (Gerry). His grandchildren Jennifer, Nathan (Trish), Nina, Bria, Jordan, Quintin, McKenna and Olivia. Great-grandchildren Brylee, Alexza, Landon, Logan and Haylah, four sisters and many nieces and nephews. He is also predeceased by his parents, Cyrus and Mary Gaye and brothers Arthur and Tom, his sisters Vi, Beryl and Doris.
He will be greatly missed; may he rest in peace.
A special thank you to the staff at Tudor Manor and Dr. Hoggard for their care of Robert in his twilight years.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, #800 - 7015 Macleod Trail SW, T2H 2K6
