MOGGEY, Robert Duncan 

Moggey,Robert Duncan 

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Robert Duncan Moggey, who left us peacefully on April 19, 2026, at the age of 82, after a brave struggle with dementia.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, and raised in Grand Centre, Alberta, Robert carried with him a deep sense of curiosity, kindness, and community that would shape his life. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University, followed by his BEd and MEd from the University of Alberta, beginning a lifelong dedication to education.

Robert’s career as a teacher and principal spanned decades, most notably in Rockyford, Alberta, where he and his wife Gwen raised their family. He cared for his students as if they were his own, leaving a lasting impact on generations, many of whom remained lifelong friends.

His passion for education extended far beyond the classroom, taking him around the world through teaching and teacher training programs in countries including India, Malawi, Nepal, and Sierra Leone. After retiring, his love of learning and travel continued, with time spent in Kuwait, New York City, and Qatar.

Robert lived fully and simply. He loved baseball, long walks, good stories, and ice cream. But nothing defined Robert more than his love of being a husband to his wonderful wife Gwen, a father to Dawn and Dylan, a father-in-law to Dusty and Michelle, and especially a grandfather to four beautiful little twerps, Presley, George, Kate and Carson. They all made his life complete, and so fortunately for us, he made ours.

Alongside his loving immediate family, Robert is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Forgrave, his brother-in-law Rodney (Jacqueline) Andrews, his nephews Dan (Anna) Forgrave, Rob (Shanna) Forgrave, David Andrews, Allan (Donna) Moggey, Jeff (Camille) Sigurdson and niece Patricia (Cam) Blakely.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Richard Hehr for his lifelong friendship, and to the staff at Cambridge Manor for their compassionate care.

Donations may be made to The Brenda Strafford Foundation’s Cambridge Manor or any dementia research foundation. In lieu of donations – buy yourself an ice cream cone today, or better yet, buy one for a stranger – and tell them it’s from Robert.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 29th from 3pm to 5pm at the Rockyford Community Centre.