Obit: SABEAN, Wendall Malcolm

Obituary for Wendall Sabean

SABEAN, Wendall Malcolm

Age 72, of Five Islands, Colchester County, passed away on March 29, 2017 at
the QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Weymouth, Digby County on
December 20, 1944, he was a son of Donald Murray and Marion Louise (Cosman)
Sabean. He grew up in South Range, attending schools at South Range, North
Range and graduating from Digby Regional High School in 1962. He worked for
Maritime Tel. and Tel. Co. Ltd. for over 31 years, retiring as Regional
Manager Residence Services in New Glasgow in 1994. He spent his retirement
years in Five Islands. He enjoyed camping, Bluegrass Festivals,
snowmobiling, golf and, especially, his winters in Zephyrhills, Florida. He
is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn (Langille); sons, Donald
(Ellen), Douglas (Sandra), both of Dartmouth; daughter, Tracy (Craig Wright)
of Lake Echo; granddaughters, Katie (Adrian), Jessica, Meagan, Ainslie,
Emily; twin grandsons , Sean and Adam; brothers, Chester (Ellen), Dale
(Louise), Glen (Florence); sister, Pam; sisters-in-law, Jean, Audrey,
Sharon, Donna; brothers-in-law, Jack, Les, Ross; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; step-father Maurice Sabine; father and
mother-in-law, Lawrence and Virginia Langille; brother-in-law, Harvey. There
will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St.,
Truro with Rev. Glenn MacLean officiating. Reception to follow immediately
after the service. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 1:58 p.m.
(Atlantic Time). Private family burial to be held in Five Islands. A special
thank you to Dr. Karen Ewing and the physicians and nursing staff of the
sixth floor, Centennial building of the QE II Health Sciences Centre.
Donations may be made to the Peniel United Cemetery, Five Islands or to a
charity of your choice. Live webcasting of the service is available along
with online condolences at: www.ColchesterCommunity.com

[Collected by DAW, 31 Mar 2017]