Obit: BRINE, Donald Louis

["Eric Keys" <Eric_Keys_uid84@yahoogroups.invalid>]

Donald Brine (February 23, 1928 - September 13, 2012)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Louis Brine age 84 of Lower Cove on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 23, 1928 in Joggins, he was a son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Brine) Brine. In his earlier years Donnie worked in the coal mine, lobster fisherman and drove School Buses as well as a mechanic. Donnie had a great passion for fishing with a net while with friends and family at the Lower Cove Beach as well as gardening.  Donnie will be lovingly remembered by his children, Margaret (Laurie) Melanson, Joggins, Linda Boyd, Amherst, Pat (Sheila), Springhill, Kathy (Al Sponagle) Melanson, New Glasgow, Wade (Wendy), Amherst, Darrah (Helen), Joggins, and Jeremy, Joggins; beloved grandchildren, Josh, Heather, Dakota, Frank, Kendell, Patrick, David, Matthew, Travis, Marley, Chrissy, Stephen, Tyler, Brandon, Ashley, Brice, Morgan,
Thomas, Emma, and Sapphire; great grandchildren, Kirkland, Brooklyn, Tristen, Sophia, Kendra, Savannah, Evan, Hunter, Rebecca and Michael; Mother of the children and special friend, Shirley Brown; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Last but not least his furry companion, Lily. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was predeceased by his brothers, George, Doug, Ronnie, Bernie; as well as his sister, Laura Brine and special friend, Dolly White. There will be no visitation by request of the family.
[Monday, 17-September-2012 Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst, NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2012-09-17]

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