Obituary of Robert John Haney

HANEY - Robert Haney was the eldest son born to Gordon & Jean Haney on November 22, 1930 at Petlura, Manitoba. He received his education at Petlura and as a young man ventured east to Ontario to find work. He lived in Hudson and Atikokan for most of his life. During his working years Robert was a heavy duty mechanic. In the early ninety's Robert moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan, where he had since resided. In 1992 he met Mary Currah and the couple were wed in 1995. Robert passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre following a time of failing health. He was 78 years of age. Predeceased by his father Gordon and his mother Jean; sister Margaret Slobozian; brothers Lloyd, Harvey and Lawrence; sisters-in-law, Betty Haney and Doris Haney. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mary of Yorkton; his children: Evelyn (Rick) Tinney; Alvin (Lydia) Haney; Sharon (Tom) Payton; Shanan (Laurie) Haney; Heather (Denis) Belanger; Teresa (Paul) Haney; and Kelly (Loretta) Haney; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also brothers Jim Haney; Victor (Brenda) Haney; and sisters Hazel (Don) Clunas; Gladys (Dennis) Wagner; and Gloria (Bill) Lungal. A brother-in-law, Bill Slobozian; and sisters-in-law: Jean Haney and Margie Haney; as well as the children of Mary and numerous nieces, nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. A family visitation was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Bailey's Funeral Home. Cremation followed, with the funeral service on Thursday morning, April 2, 2009 at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Rev. Doug Craig of St. Andrew's United Church officiated. Tributes to Robert were given by sisters Gladys Wagner and Gloria Lungal. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'In the Garden' and 'Amazing Grace'. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark with Rodney Haney serving as the urnbearer. Cremation and funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, April 2nd, 2010 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens