Another well-known voice on the airwaves in the Saint John region has died.
Bob Henry passed away on Sept. 21 at the age of 80, according to his obituary.
“Your spirit and memory will live on through the airwaves and in the hearts of all who knew and loved you,” said his obituary.
Henry made his first on-air appearance in 1964 on CFCY in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
From there, he moved to Nova Scotia to work at CKDH in Amherst and CKCL in Truro.
“It was here in Truro where he started his very first ‘Weekend Jamboree in 1967,” read his obituary.
Henry’s radio career also took him to Newcastle, N.B., and Sydney, N.S., before he moved to Saint John and began working at CHSJ.
He reintroduced his original ‘Weekend Jamboree’ program, which quickly became popular, according to his obituary.
“With his rich, resonant voice and ability as a masterful storyteller, Bob was welcomed into the homes and hearts of his loyal listeners each and every Saturday evening until the show ended in 1995,” said his obituary.
In 2002, Henry returned to his radio and country music roots when he was asked to reprise his role as the host of the ‘Weekend Jamboree,’ which was then airing Sunday evenings on Country 94 (CHSJ).
He hosted the show up until his retirement a number of years later but could not get rid of his love for radio and country music.
Henry launched a new show called ‘Jukebox Country’ on Oldies 96. It ran from 2021 until his final sign-off three weeks ago on Sept. 3.
He was a member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters 25-Year Club and was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
In addition to being a country music aficionado, Henry loved trains and was a proud member of the Saint John Society of Model Railroaders.
“Though Bob’s professional life led to many wonderful stories about adventures he had, places he had been and people he had met, his greatest source of pride and happiness in life was his family,” said his obituary.
Henry leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Hester, his son and his grandson.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no formal visitation or funeral services.
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