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.

Condolences

George and Heather Loomer:

Smile and hugs says it all. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Bert Duperron:

I’m deeply sorry for your loss Bernie was a wonderful man

Joan Rauch:

I’m so sorry for your loss Dovey and family. Bernie lived a good long life and all of you have many memories to cherish and be thankful for. He’s in our thoughts and prayers. Joan and John Rauch

Judy M:

Rod and I were always made so welcome whenever we visited and I'll miss Burnie's huge hugs and big smile and how he absolutely beamed when talking about his wife, and kids, Grand AND Great!
My love and sympathy to you and yours, dear Sister.

Marjorie (Bradshaw) Bell:

Sincere condolences to all of Bernie’s family, I remember Bernie from the years we
All attended Alhambra school, and I agree it was the best, love and hugs

Helen Andrew (Stollings):

My condolences to Bernie’s family and friends in Rocky and area.
I remember Bernie and his family well, we were neighbours and school friends.
Bernie was always a jovial person, enjoyed a good laugh and a blessing to those around him.
Gods Blessings Bernie

Leah Merryweather:

All of my love, hugs and condolences to my dear Auntie and cousins. Love you!

Verna and Richard Straub:

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers you Dovie and the rest of the family.

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