Sadly, we inform you that Gary Lloyd Sabean of South Range lost his battle with cancer on May 6, 2018 in Digby General Hospital at the age of 71. Born in Digby, he was the only child of the late Lloyd George and Mildred Elizabeth (Banks) Sabean. Gary was a quiet, strong, hardworking and loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a great sense of humor and loved to drop a pun or two into conversation. He was the office manager at Home Hardware in Digby from 1970 to 2014 when he retired. Gary was a long time member of South Range Christian Church and also attended Bible study and church at Good Samaritan Community Church. He was an avid golfer and member of Digby Pines Golf Course for over 50 years. Gary enjoyed trout fishing, bowling, curling and playing softball. In recent years he enjoyed camping at Fundy Spray with his wife, Ruth and spending time at White Point with his family, friends and the bunnies. He enjoyed musical gatherings, a good game of crib and trying seafood chowders throughout the province and rating each one he tried. Gary will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his fur babies, Dandi-Lion, Butterscotch and Bear. Gary is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne (Balser) Sabean; sons, Tim (Andrea) and their children Jessica and Drew, Steve (Lisa) and their children Danielle and Amber, Rick (Lori) and their children Emily and Derian, Nathaniel (Megan) and their children Malachi and Nylah; Cousin, Anne Hobbs and many others. Visitation will be 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Wednesday May 9th at Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. A Celebration of Life Service at 2pm, Thursday May 10th at South Range Christian Church. Pastors, Chuck Daniels and Darrell Haines will preside. Reception to follow a private family committal. Donations in memory may be made to Good Samaritan Community Church, Fire Departments in Digby or Southville or South Range Cemetery Fund.
"And as I often said to my Mom and Dad, See You Again".
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