Condolence Notice - Dr. Robert Plaxton

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The University of Lethbridge expresses its sincere condolences to the friends and family of former U of L Senator Dr. Robert Plaxton, who passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the age of 86 years.

Plaxton, a longtime supporter of education at all levels, was a past superintendent of Lethbridge School District No. 51 and served on the U of L Senate from 1983 to 1989.

Dr. Robert (Bob) Plaxton

He is survived by his wife Ann Louise, daughters Linda Plaxton and Nancy (Rick) Baker and son David Plaxton (Debbie Dew). Bob will be missed by his granddaughters Lauren Warnica, Kathryn Warnica, Victoria Baker, Leah Plaxton and Chloe Plaxton. Bob is survived by five siblings, Muriel Avery, Audrey Plaxton, Gordon (Nan) Plaxton, Jean (Bob) Midyette and John Plaxton, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bob was born and raised in and around Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Following high school, he went to the University of Saskatchewan to obtain his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Education. Later in his career, he obtained his Masters of Arts and his PhD in Education Administration at the University of Alberta. Bob enjoyed his career in education both in Calgary and Lethbridge. He was Superintendent of Lethbridge School District #51 for 18 years.

Following retirement, Bob became executive director of the College of Alberta School Superintendents. His work in education allowed him to be very much involved in the community of Lethbridge and the province of Alberta.

Please join us to remember Bob at a celebration of his life on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the LETHBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB - There will be a remembrance program at 12 p.m. followed by a social gathering and light lunch.

Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

To send a condolence, please visit the Cornerstone Funeral Home website.


Contact:

Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | 403-329-2710