Robert Alfred Gingras, 92, of Portsmouth, VA passed away on January 10, 2013. A native of Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Arthur and Georgiana Larose Gingras. He was also predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Emily Leigh Gingras, a sister, Annette Gingras and a brother, William Gingras. Robert served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. Later he retired as an owner of Midcity Laundry Mat and a member of Suffolk Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, with Rev. Tommy Reynolds officiating. Friends may join the family prior to the service on Wednesday from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home for visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the Horton Wreath Society Treasurer, 1401 Trapelo Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com

The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of Autumn Care of Portsmouth and Maryview Emergency and Rapid Response Team. The family of Bob and Emily Gingras would like to send loving thanks to Kay Kinsey for her years of faithful devotion and loving care to their uncle and aunt.