In Memory Of

Robert Burns McGhee

Jul 12, 1934 - Apr 28, 2026

Service

  A celebration of Bernie’s life will be held later this summer.

Notice

Memorial Contributions may be made in Bernie’s name to the Rocky Health Foundation.

Obituary

Robert Burns McGhee
“Sawtooth Bernie”
July 12, 1934 - April 28, 2026

Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend passed away after battling with cancer.

Bernie was one of 2 people who were born in Lamorel, AB. He would often talk about attending the “best school” in Alberta - “Alhambra.” He spent most of his working life in western Alberta building forestry trunk roads and in lumber camps. He had a passion for rebuilding the old sawmills, that he found at auctions and across the province. One of his sayings, “Every farmer needs a stick of wood.” Bernie loved playing guitar and joined his first band a couple of years ago. Special thanks goes out to the Westview Lodge Band.

He is survived by his loving wife Dovey; children: Bonnie (Fred), Bev (Neil) Ian; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; his sisters: Alice Verhaeghe, Marilyn (Otto) Rauch; numerous nieces and nephews.

Bernie is predeceased by his father, mother, brother Harvey, and sister Rilla Lyster.

A celebration of Bernie’s life will be held later this summer.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Bernie’s name to the Rocky Health Foundation.
Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

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