Robert Lanning Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Lanning (Gander, Newfoundland), who passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marie Lanning (Langdon) and Eric Lanning; and his father-in-law James R. Whatley of Gander. He is survived by: his wife Beverly (Whatley); his sons, Adam (Alison) and James (Melanie); his grandson Cohen; his pet Steeler; his siblings, Wayne (Georgina), Mona (Howard), Karen and Kelly (Jerry); his mother-in-law Phyllis Whatley; and his sister-in-law Patricia Smith (Brian). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Flowers are graciously accepted, or donations may be made in Rob's memory to the Gander SPCA and the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Donations are being accepted for: GANDER AND AREA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA (HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA) (https://donate.mytributegift.org).
