Robert Burke Ness

OBITUARY ROBERT BURKE NESS Suddenly at his home in Montreal on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 of Mr. Robert Burke Ness, formerly of Borden, P.E.I., aged sixty-two years. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on September 18, 1945, Robert grew up on Prince Edward Island. After studying at St. Dunstan's University, he worked briefly at the Bank of Nova Scotia before moving on to work in the stock exchange in both Montreal and Toronto. It was in Toronto that he opened a small antique shop beginning a life-long affair with antiques. Eventually settling in Montreal, he opened his antique shop "L'Obsession", where, for many years assisted by Barbara Behr, he pursued a career, which he loved and enjoyed for almost 40 years. Widely regarded as an expert in the many facets of the antique business, he was held in high esteem as both an owner and an antique show promoter. Robert is survived by his parents Michael "Mike" and Moira (nee Burke) Ness of Cornwall, P.E.I., sisters Margaret Doyle of Charlottetown, Elizabeth (John), brothers, Michael (Karen), David (Pat) all of Halifax, and Paul (Christine) of Cornwall, also his many, well-loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother William. Robert will be sadly missed by his many friends and associates in the antique community, not only in Montreal but also throughout North America and internationally. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cornwall, P.E.I. on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception from 12 noon - 2 p.m. Interment in St. Peters Cemetery, Seven Mile Bay, P.E.I. A remembrance of Roberts life will be celebrated in Montreal at a future date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations in Roberts memory to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Completion of funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hennessey Funeral Home. On line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca .