Late Robert William Wayne Blaney Sunrise: May 8, 1995 Sunset: February 4, 2019 It is with sadness we advise Robert William Wayne Blaney passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Campbell River on February 4, 2019. Robert was born on May 8, 1995 to his mother Lydia Joseph and father John Blaney. He was 23 years of age. Robert descends from the Joe/Joseph (Trimble) and Blaney/Coupal families of Sechelt, Squamish, Nisga'a, Homalco Nations and France. Robert grew up on the Homalco Indian Reserve in Bute Inlet near the upper Sunshine Coast of BC. He attended Timberline Secondary School and was known for his love of playing floor hockey and gaming out with his buds on Fortnight. Bob had a quick and a tremendous sense of humour. Robert is survived by and will be deeply missed by his grandfather Vernon 'Bubby' Joseph; parents John and Lydia; siblings Byron, Dustin 'Durst' (Kirsten) and Marlene; nieces and nephews John, Isabelle, Easton; aunts and uncles Keith (Leah), Lenora (Bradley), Vernon, Mary (Shane), Wayne, Jason (Laura); and many loving relatives and dear friends. A service was held at Homalco Cultural Community Centre, 1218 Bute Crescent, Campbell River on Thursday February 7, 2019 at 11:00 am; and at Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC on Saturday February 9, 2019 at 10:00 am. Online condolences can be found at
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