Girroir, Robert Landry, age 96, of Antigonish passed away on May 10, 2015, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Born in Monastery, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Landry) Girroir.

Bob was a councillor for the Town of Antigonish for over 20 years and Deputy Mayor for one term. He was a veteran of World War II serving overseas in Holland and France and he was part of the Allied Forces Invasion at Juno Beach.  He was an active member of Arras Branch #59 Royal Canadian Legion and was a past-president.  He had been a bookkeeper for Gillies Auto Sales, Auld's Cove and for John D. MacDonald Farm Machinery and Chisholm Construction, Antigonish.  Bob enjoyed cards, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by sons, Bob (Anita), Fairmont, and Charles, Antigonish; and grandchildren, Alison, Calgary; Shanda, Halifax; and Evan, Antigonish.

Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, and daughter, Margaret.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Ninian Cathedral on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 11:00 am with Reverend Donald MacGillivray presiding.  Burial in the parish cemetery.

In Memoriam, donations to Arras Branch 59 of the Royal Canadian Legion appreciated.

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com