Thanks, Eric
Herman was my 2nd cousin and must have been one of the last children born
up at Castlereagh.
Marilyn
On 21 April 2013 19:30, Eric Keys <keysie37@...> wrote:
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> Herman Alfred Gamble 1925-2013
> Herman Alfred Gamble - 88, Bass River, passed away suddenly and peacefully
> on Friday evening, April 19, 2013, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre,
> as a result of complications from suffering a stroke. Born February 23,
> 1925, in Castlereagh, Colchester County, he was a son of the late Cameron
> and Mary (Newton) Gamble. In 1940 at the age of 18, Herman joined the Army
> and served with North Nova Highlanders. He was transferred to RCEME where
> he spent the remainder of his 20 year career. His rank at retirement was
> Sergeant. He also served time with the Peace Corp. in Egypt. After he
> retired from the Army, he became a plumber which he did until his
> retirement. He also had a mechanics course and body and fender. In 1996, he
> moved back to Nova Scotia where he remained until his death. He was a
> veteran of the Second World War and was a member of Corinthian Lodge 63,
> AF&AM, Great Village and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 45, Parrsboro. He
> enjoyed baking
> bread, gardening and working on antique cars. Herman is survived by his
> partner, Vina Jackson; sister, Madeline Gamble, Truro; daughters, Bonnie
> (Barry) Hunter, Mississauga, Ontario; Madeline (Kevin) Primeau, Whitby,
> Ontario; son, Cameron (Rita) Gamble, Bradford, Ontario; grandchildren, Matt
> Martin, Cindy Kennedy, Jeffery Parsons, Stacey Godin, Ontario; many nieces
> and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by sister,
> Charlotte MacFarlane; brothers, Lawson, Bernard, Norman, Malcolm. The
> family wishes to thank Dr. Karen Ewing, staff of Colchester East Hants
> Health Centre, Bass River Pharmacy, terrific girls at VON, staff of
> Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, his driver Harvey for the many trips to
> Halifax and to all who helped him in any way, especially Randy. Herman�s
> family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2013, at
> Riverside United Church, 5577 Highway 2, Bass River. Prior to visitation,
> Corinthian Lodge 63, AF&AM,
> will conduct a Masonic Lodge Tribute Service at 6 p.m. Royal Canadian
> Legion, Branch 45, Parrsboro, will conduct a Legion Tribute Service 1:30
> p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m.,
> also at Riverside United Church, Reverend Florence Antle-Brison
> officiating. Interment in Riverside United Church Cemetery. Reception to
> follow in the church basement. Family flowers only. If so desired,
> donations in Herman�s memory to Bass River Medical Centre, Riverside United
> Church or Veterans Memorial Park are welcomed. Arrangements have been
> entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.
> Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
> Herman�s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
> www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
> [Sunday, 21 April 2013 Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, Truro, NS]
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Marilyn Bragg
View my family history blog at: http://braggandfamily.blogspot.ca/
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