It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our loved one on October 20. 2025 at Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, Brookfield, at the age of 88 years;

Robert John Pickett

Predeceased by his son; Ricky, parents; Mildred and Thomas Pickett and parents-in-law; Dorcas and Manuel Rogers; his aunt and uncle; Jane and Silas Pickett (who raised him as their son - his mom passed away when he was still a young boy) and his aunt Margaret, Brothers; Malcolm (Lillian – residing at Bonnews Nursing Home); Silas (Emily – residing in Centreville); Donald (Eileen); Edwin (Mary Ann); Gilbert (Lavinia); Thomas Jr. (Marion); Edrick (Kathleen); Sisters: Rebecca (Ronald); Priscilla (Gary); Brother-in-law: Eli (Geraldine – residing in Brig Bay).

Left to mourn: His wife of 65 loving years, Adelaide (nee Rogers); Sons: Roger (Deanna); Randy (Doris); Roy (Agnieszka); Daughters: Judy (Bruce); Janice (Grant); Brothers: Lemuel; Jonas (Olive); Stanley (Iris); Gerald (Mae); Seymour (Denise); Sisters: Mildred (Rick); Bonnie (Eric – deceased); Rowena; Brothers-in-law: Stuart (Esther); Edgar (Marjorie); David (Eileen – deceased); Sisters-in-law: Mabel (Alan – deceased); Myrtle (Ambrose); Sandra (Norman); Ten Grandchildren: Jennifer (Yoan); Mitchell (Christie); Nicholas (Rochelle); Michael; Damien; Brandon (Breann); Natasha; Jared (Emily); Bradley; Victoria (Alex); Four great-grandchildren: Charlotte; Elias; Hudson; Amelia; An extended circle of relatives and friends.

Robert was born at Fair Island, Bonavista Bay and dearly loved his island home. Robert was privileged in this life to have had a close relationship with all of his family, relatives, and friends. His love of family was near and dear to his heart. He loved his community (having served on St. Stephen Lodge S.U.F. No. 43; Town Council; Recreation Department; Volunteer Fire Department; and Museum Committee). He loved his church and had great respect for it (having served and volunteered tirelessly in many capacities within St. Barnabas Anglican Church and the Parish of Indian Bay). He loved playing the accordion and harmonica – many a Sunday after church service he could be heard playing the day's hymns at home on his accordion or harmonica). He loved the great outdoors (he cut wood, hunted, fished, and picked berries – all with a passion). He loved peddling around in his shed (he was a fixer of all things broken and enjoyed making things out of wood). Robert was very proud of his degree from Memorial University. He was a schoolteacher for 32 years and finished his career as Vice Principal at Centreville Academy. He taught all of his children, as well as his granddaughter, Jennifer, both in school and at home. He was fortunate and blessed to have enjoyed a long and healthy retirement.

"A Good Life Well Lived"

Resting at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Centreville, Bonavista Bay.

Visitation on: Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm

Friday, October 24, 2025 (family only) from 10 am to 12 noon

Funeral service to be held on: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2 pm at St. Barnabas Church, Centreville, Bonavista Bay with Rev. Maxine Abbott officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Barnabas Cemetery, Centreville, Bonavista Bay.

Funeral service will be live streamed on The Anglican Parish of Indian Bay Facebook page.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Barnabas Church – Cemetery Fund