Robert Lyle "Bob" Maxwell, age 80, of Linacy, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in the QEII Infirmary, Halifax. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Gordon and Bridget (Audoux) Maxwell. He was a former meat cutter with Sobeys and a long-time funeral attendant with R.H. Porter Funeral Home. Bob was a member of the Linacy Fire Department for 31 years; a member of the New Glasgow Elks Club; a Toronto Blue Jays fan and an avid dart and card player. He faithfully attended his grandchildren’s activities and often sold 50/50 tickets in support of them. We celebrate the life of a remarkable man, a loving father, and a devoted grandfather who touched the hearts of everyone he knew. We honor the memory of a man who lived a life centered around his three beloved daughters, his cherished grandchildren, and the sports activities that brought them all together. He is survived by daughters: Cathy (John), New Glasgow; Robie Lyn (Buzz), Mineville; Christa, MacLellans Brook; precious grandchildren: Colby, Chad and Cailey; Max and Anna; Grace (Jason), Brooklyn and Allyson; great grandchildren: Lillian and Charlie; sister, Peggy MacIssac; brother, Jack Maxwell. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Forward); sisters: Janet (John) Snow; Wilma (Russell) Crews, Jean (Jim) Ivey; brothers: Dan and "Sonny" Maxwell; sister-in-law, Ray Maxwell; brother-in-law, Martin MacIsaac. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Saturday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral 2pm Sunday, Trinity United Church, 151 Temperance St., New Glasgow, with Rev. Meredith Fraser officiating. Burial in Abercrombie Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.